Sodexo is looking for a Programmes Facilitator to join our team and play a crucial role in influencing positive change and making a meaningful impact in the lives of offenders at HMP Forest Bank.What We Are Offering:Salary of £28,620.A permanent and fulltime position.Monday to Friday working week, 37.5 hours.Office based role.Training provided.20+ Sodexo benefits such as Sodexo retirement plan, private healthcare, discounts to over 1,900 brands to shop online, Gym discount to maintain a healthy lifestyle, a confidential 24/7 employee assistance programme providing independent support to overcome whenever life has its obstacles including emotional support, legal and financial advice. For further details regarding our Sodexo benefits please see attached.What the Job Looks Like:As a Programmes Facilitator at HMP Forest Bank, you will be at the forefront of delivering interventions designed to challenge and change offender behaviour. Working closely with participants, you’ll facilitate structured group sessions, tailored one-to-one support, and provide guidance to help individuals achieve key learning outcomes.Your role will involve thorough planning, preparation, and evaluation of each session, ensuring adherence to the programme manual and Ministry of Justice guidelines. As a Key Worker, you’ll provide personalised support to up to four participants per course, helping them review and progress against their individual care plans. You’ll also contribute to the assessment of potential participants, monitor their progress, and deliver detailed reports to parole boards and probation services.This role requires empathy, resilience, and a genuine belief in the capacity for change. You’ll need to be adaptable and able to respond to challenging behaviour, while promoting diversity and inclusivity within the programme.Please see the attached job description for a more detailed list of the main responsibilities.The Ideal Candidate:Essential competencies:A good level of numeracy and literacy.Strong interpersonal skills with an empathic and genuine approach.Excellent planning, organisational, and attention-to-detail abilities.A keen interest in rehabilitation and the substance misuse field.Ability to deal with challenging behaviour and adapt to different learning styles.Proactive and eager to learn, with the ability to give and receive constructive feedback.Desirable but not required:Relevant experience in criminology, community services, or a justice-related role.Prior experience in group facilitation or one-to-one support work.Knowledge of diversity and inclusion principles.A passion for promoting rehabilitation and positive change.Whilst the ideal candidate would fit into the above points, we would implore applicants with the relevant transferrable skills to apply for this role, as you may still be a great fit!Why Join Us?At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities, and we celebrate diversity.We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be natural, and be the best versions of themselves.We recognise that we’re on a journey with regards to diversity and inclusion and would therefore welcome applications for candidates from underrepresented backgrounds.We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer.We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations.We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.To be considered for an interview you must:Have a disabilitydefined by the Equality Act 2010.Provide evidence in your application that you meet the minimum criteria in the job description.Meet all of the qualifications, skills or experience defined as essential.
