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Programme Co-ordinator & Facilitator

Social Interest Group

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Brookfield Drive (On-Site)

Permanent, Full time

No DBS check required

£25,000 - £29,999


ABOUT THE ROLE

We’re looking for an Programme Co-ordinator & Facilitator to join our SIG Safe Ground’s flagship Family Service. A first of its kind, the Family Service at HMP Altcourse brings together creative interventions for men in custody, bespoke family counselling and daily practical support for families visiting a loved one. Leading this ground breaking service you will work alongside internal & external staff teams to reimagine what family support is within the criminal justice system, working to influence a culture shift at HMP Altcourse and the wider prison system.

SIG Safe Ground are experts in delivering arts-based, therapeutically informed group work, celebrating 30 years of working in prisons in 2025. We’re looking for an action-orientated individual who is passionate about developing creative, family-led ways of working to best support those in crisis. You’ll join a reflective, dynamic team of facilitators, counsellors and family liaison workers supporting those with experience of the criminal justice system to build a practical toolbox to cope and move forward positively. 

We are seeking a Programmes Coordinator/Facilitator to join the Safe Ground team in HMP Altcourse, Liverpool and take the lead in the effective setup, delivery, and evaluation of Safe Ground's programmes. The role involves delivering arts-based interventions aimed at supporting participants in their personal development, family relationships, and rehabilitation. You will be based at HMP Altcourse, where you will develop collaborative partnerships with colleagues at the Visitors' Centre, as well as with key prison teams, wing staff, and, most importantly, the programme participants. 

You will be required to undertake additional training and vetting as per the requirements of the prison. 

Shift Pattern: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8.30am-4.30pm hours may vary dependent on needs of the service.

We are an inclusive employer, committed to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI). We value and celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of all our employees. We have a team of ambassadors who are staff volunteers and actively support us in fortifying our organisational value of Inclusivity. 

SIG actively encourages applications from individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds, particularly lived experience ; Naturally, we approach any emerging issues with empathy and sensitivity .

As an organisation, we’re proud to mention that our staff Ambassadors career aspirations generally benefit from embracing this unique opportunity to develop their respective skill sets in spaces that exist outside of their daily roles.

What we offer:

  • 25 days annual leave, increasing with length of service
  • Training and Development including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans
  • Employee Assistance Programme including counselling
  • Reflect Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing
  • Life Assurance Scheme
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Annual Staff Awards

ABOUT YOU

We’re seeking a creative, passionate individual who excels at delivering arts-based interventions and group facilitation. You’ll thrive in a team environment, valuing relationships as key to personal growth and change. With excellent communication skills and a compassionate approach, you’ll engage with individuals from diverse backgrounds, especially within the criminal justice system.

You’ll bring experience in therapeutic groupwork and an understanding of the challenges faced by marginalised groups. Adaptable and proactive, you’ll champion equality, diversity, and inclusion. If you’re driven to make a positive impact and build meaningful relationships, this role is for you!

What we are looking for:

  • Background in arts education, dramatherapy, applied theatre or equivalent 
  • Practical experience and/or knowledge on group work facilitation
  • Experience of working with and engaging with diverse groups of people from varying backgrounds
  • IT proficiency, able to learn new software. Confidence in Microsoft packages
  • Resonance with Safe Ground and Social Interest Group values
  • Understanding and/or experience working with therapeutic groupwork techniques, be able to deliver this to others
  • Ability to follow organisational policies and process in line with external governance

What we would like, but not essential:

  • Previous experience within a prison or other criminal justice setting and/or within a similar role
  • Previous experience in a similar organisation/industry/role
  • Understanding/experience working with therapeutic groupwork techniques
  • Ability to positively persuade, empower, and influence others

OVERVIEW OF KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Create and deliver engaging high-quality programmes which support rehabilitation, reintegration, and reablement for participants within the prison at various stages of their personal journey.
  • Coordinate all aspects of promotion, recruitment and evaluation of programmes.
  • Develop content and deliver this to different learning needs and styles.
  • Co-Facilitate workshops and activities to support rehabilitation, combining arts-based interventions with course delivery.
  • Collect and manage feedback, using this to continuously improve content and programmes. 
  • Support with all aspects of risk management, information management, and case recording as needed.
  • Admin will vary.

Other responsibilities than those described above may be required to be undertaken from time to time and will be expected to be performed to as long as it is within the capability and level of the position. 

Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.

ABOUT US

Social Interest Group (SIG) believes good care and support improve lives. Our values of ambition, empowerment, transparency, and inclusivity drive everything we do. Our mission is to empower people who are marginalised by building powerful partnerships and creative solutions that bridge gaps in provision and aid recovery, reablement and resettlement.

SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings (including people's own homes), probation settings, and hospitals awaiting discharge. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, and Kent. We believe in the power of well-planned, well-managed services to make a difference. We work with high standards and external and internal regulatory frameworks.

Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: Theory of Change

Further details can be found on our website here: Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages.

Additional information on our company policies including Gender Pay, Equality and Diversity, Company Benefits and our Candidate Privacy Policy can be found on our website.

For Recruitment related enquiries, or if you need support with making your application for example due to learning needs or a disability, please email 020 3668 9270


Closing date: Sun 13/10/2024 at 23:59
Job reference: SIG/24/292072
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