Programme Facilitator

Are you passionate about rehabilitation? Could you help people make meaningful and sustained changes in their lives? If so, then a career as a Programme Facilitator in the Probation Service is for you. If this sounds like you, apply now. Overview Your main responsibilities will be to deliver a range of rehabilitation interventions aimed at changing the attitudes, beliefs and behavior of people on probation. You will work across a large regional area, delivering programmes in the evening and travelling to different locations as required. The role will involve group work and individual 1:1 sessions, with a focus on reducing re‑offending, protecting the public and supporting people to build constructive and meaningful lives in the community. Key Responsibilities Responsible for the planning and delivery of interventions in a group or on an individual basis to people on probation, creating a therapeutic and safe working environment in line with operational manuals. Will adhere to the statutory responsibility for safeguarding (Children and Adult) and multi‑agency public protection policies to manage all risks of serious harm. Will manage group dynamics and a range of complexities and needs of people on probation, ensuring effective targeting of the intervention and that learning outcomes are achieved; responsible for addressing any problematic behaviour within groups. Continually monitor and make evidence‑based recommendations around suitability, risk, safety and wellbeing throughout the intervention (pre, during and post) to inform future sentence management. Complete timely and accurate recording of all relevant data – attendance, feedback, risk issues and reports – meeting quality assurance requirements. Liaise and provide timely communication and analysis of people on probation’s progress or concerns to relevant staff or stakeholders (Courts, Criminal Justice Agencies etc.) responsible for enforcement and risk management plans. Deliver workshops and briefings to Probation staff and external stakeholders on the range, purpose and content of available interventions. Demonstrate pro‑social modelling skills, consistently reinforcing pro‑social behaviour and attitudes and challenging anti‑social behaviour and attitudes. Participate in regular video monitoring feedback sessions to ensure audit standards are adhered to, and to review and reflect on practice and implement professional development. Assessment Behaviours Developing Self and Others Communicating and Influencing Working Together Benefits Access to learning and development A working environment that supports flexible working options to enhance work‑life balance A culture that encourages inclusion and diversity A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97% Annual Leave Public Holidays Season Ticket Advance Selection Process Details This vacancy uses Success Profiles, assessing your behaviours, strengths and experience. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. For more information about the recruitment process, benefits and allowances, and answers to general queries, visit the Candidate Information Page: https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ. Security Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. Those working with government assets must also complete a baseline personnel security standard check. Nationality Requirements UK nationals Nationals of the Republic of Ireland Nationals of Commonwealth countries with the right to work in the UK Nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationals with settled or pre‑settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) Nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationals who have made a valid application for settled or pre‑settled status under the EUSS Individuals with limited or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020 Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service Working for the Civil Service Recruitment is by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, in line with Civil Service Commission principles. The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. We run a Disability Confident Scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria and offer a Redeployment Interview Scheme for civil servants at risk of redundancy. Diversity and Inclusion The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. For more information, see the Civil Service People Plan and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy. Pay and Working Hours If you are successful in the recruitment process to join the Probation Service, your starting salary will be £26,475, the minimum of the pay band. Some evening work and travel across the Dyfed‑Powys area is required. In addition to the base salary, you will be entitled to unsocial hours payments for working in the evenings and/or on Saturdays – a 50% premium for Saturday work and a 30% premium for evening work. The Probation Service offers annual pay progression through a Competency‑Based Framework (CBF), with increases as competence grows. Pay band ranges are increased annually in line with Civil Service Pay guidance. #J-18808-Ljbffr