Children and Young People Training Officer

G4S Care and Rehabilitation Services HMP Parc, Bridgend, CF35 6AP Permanent - Full Time (40 hours per week) Benefits: Company Pension, free on-site parking, on-site canteen, ongoing training and development and access to High Street Shop discounts. We seek to normalise prison conditions as far as possible to reflect life in the outside community. Our training and operational practices emphasise the need to treat prisoners with dignity and respect and G4S staff build positive and supportive relationships with the prisoners in their care. HMP & YOI Parc accommodates 1038 convicted male adult prisoners and remand/ convicted young offenders and young people in a secure but modern environment. We now have an opportunity for an Interventions Facilitator to join the Interventions Team at HMP Parc. Our team’s purpose is to reduce reoffending by supporting individuals to identify their personal risk factors, develop their protective factors and work towards their pro-social goals. We support the individuals that we work with to recognise the strengths that they possess and introduce skills and strategies to support development of self-awareness and management of risk factors. In the role of a facilitator we adopt a strengths-based approach and use motivational interviewing techniques to promote change and support self-efficacy and self-esteem. Building Choices and Pillars of Recovery. These include moderate and high intensity groups, alongside adapted variants to support those with learning disabilities and challenges. Complete assessment interviews for relevant programmes to assess suitability and motivation, as well as exploring and planning for any diversity considerations. This process informs treatment planning, of which facilitators play an active role in collating the information and preparing for session delivery. This includes working with the Offender Management Unit (OMU), Residence, Healthcare and Substance Use Service (Dyfodol). To deliver and attend staff awareness training across the prison. Attend mandatory HMPPS Programme pathway training with Interventions Services, and be deemed ‘ready’ following the completion of the pathway. Willing to travel to relevant training events (transport and expenses provided). Attend and engage in regular supervisions, workshops and training events to aid continued professional development. Demonstrate self-awareness, a willingness to self reflect and adopt feedback to support professional development within the role. To comply with the Code of Conduct of facilitators as stipulated by HMPPS Interventions Services. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills, a willingness to self-evaluate performance and behaviour and an ability to manage stress and emotions effectively. With a flexible thinking approach and work ethic you will be open to change and have a willingness to adapt to change. No formal education or training is required as the position will be dependent upon successful completion of the relevant programme mandatory training, however you be required to evidence the ability to write professional and literate reports together with time management skills and the ability to prioritise a variety of tasks. If you join us, you can be sure that you’ll find a secure, friendly and professional working environment and be given all the support, training and encouragement you need to build and develop a successful career with us. For more information on HMP Parc, please visit Equality and Diversity is an important part of G4S Care and Rehabilitation Services. We are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments for either the role or during the recruitment process. G4S Care and Rehabilitation Services is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of children and adults at risk and each employee is expected to support these goals. Please note that these vacancies are subject to a 5 year checkable history and the strict vetting standards set by G4S and the Secretary of State for the Home Office and are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. G4S is the International business of Allied Universal, the world’s leading security and facility services provider and trusted partner to more than 400 of the Fortune 500. Allied Universal delivers unparalleled customer relationships, innovative solutions, cutting-edge smart technologies and tailored services that enable clients to focus on their core businesses. With operations in over 100 countries and territories, Allied Universal is the third largest private employer in North America and seventh in the world. There is no greater purpose and responsibility than serving and helping to safeguard customers, communities and people. For more information, visit g4s.com. In the UK, the company has an extensive network of offices and more than 31,000 employees."