Prison Rehabilitation Skills Mentor

1 month ago

York North Yorkshire, United Kingdom PeoplePlus Full time €24,000
The Role

We are looking for a self-motivated and dynamic Work & Skills Coach to join our join our prison industries team and play a pivotal role in the rehabilitation and resettlement of prisoners.

You will be working closely with instructors to support learners in developing their work skills which will enhance their chances of employability. You will provide support and guidance to learners so they record their skills and work experiences along with motivating and keeping the learners engaged. In this exciting position, you will collaborate closely with prison industries instructors to support prisoners in developing valuable work skills and enhancing their employability. Your mission will be to empower prisoners to recognize and record their skills and work experiences, motivating them to fully engage in their work. You’ll guide them in completing their Employability Passport and reflecting on their progress, helping them see the value of their journey.

Your approach will incorporate restorative practices, fostering accountability and personal growth while helping prisoners build positive relationships and take responsibility for their work. This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact by equipping prisoners with essential skills that can lead to successful reintegration into the workforce and society.

Key Responsibilites:

Support prison industries instructors in delivering engaging work programs.

Assist prisoners in completing their Employability Passport, tracking skills development and reflections.

Help prisoners recognize and record their work skills, emphasizing their value for future employment.

Actively motivate and engage learners, instilling pride in their achievements.

Use restorative practices to promote accountability and personal responsibility.

Guide personal development through reflection on work experiences and goal-setting.

Collaborate with staff to align skills development with individual resettlement plans.

Maintain accurate records of each prisoner’s progress and experiences.

Create a positive and respectful work environment that encourages productivity and learning.

Requirements:

A passion for coaching and supporting others on their path to success.

Experience in employability skills development or a similar role.

Strong communication and motivational skills.

Ability to foster a supportive and inclusive environment.

If you’re ready to inspire and empower prisoners to unlock their potential, we want to hear from you Apply now to join our team and be part of a transformative journey that makes a real difference.

For full details of the role and the person specification please review the job description or If you would like to speak to the recruitment team before you apply, please email any questions to careers@peopleplus.co.uk and one of the team will come back to you. If you wish to apply, please ensure this is done via the apply now button

Who We Are

Here at People Plus, we make a positive difference to people’s lives – every single day.

As part of The Staffline Group, we use our experience to support hundreds of thousands of people each year.

Our committed teams work across Britain to deliver a range of public services, including employment support, skills training, independent living, prison education, starting a business, and support to help employers grow.

To put it simply, we:

Support people to find and keep jobs
Help people to set up their own businesses
Deliver skills training to further people’s careers
Work with employers to build a skilled and happy workforce
Rehabilitate people with convictions
Tackle the root causes of offending
Help people to live independently
Support carers
We are extremely proud to be a Silver accredited Investors in People organisation. This means that at PeoplePlus, the right principles are in place but more than that, it means our people and leaders are making active efforts to make sure that there’s real consistency and everyone in the organisation can feel the effects.

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