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Programmes Coordinator/Facilitator, Social Interest Group

  •  UK-wide
  •  Â£25k-30k
  •  Full time
  •  Closes October 13, 2024
  •  NA
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Description

Job Summary

We are seeking a Programmes Coordinator/Facilitator to join the Safe Ground team in HMP Lowdham Grange, Nottingham and take the lead in the effective setup, delivery, and evaluation of Safe Ground's programmes.

Job Description

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a Programmes Coordinator/Facilitator to join the Safe Ground team in HMP Lowdham Grange, Nottingham 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 Lowdham Grange, 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.

SIG Safe Ground is a nationally recognised and award-winning arts organisation, specialising in the design and delivery of impactful, arts-based therapeutic group interventions. With nearly three decades of experience, we have established ourselves as leaders in transforming lives within both prison and community settings. Our evidence-based programs are known for their artistic high quality and adaptability, offering flexible delivery options and bespoke solutions tailored to the specific needs of each service.

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

Hours/Shift Pattern: 37.5 hours Monday to Friday 09:00 - 17:00, hours may vary dependent on needs of the service.

Job Requirements

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

Job Responsibilities

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.

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