OBP Facilitator

Full Time, Permanent (37 hours per week)

Salary – £28,410 Per Annum Plus Company Benefits

Hours of work: 08.00 to 16.00 Monday to Thursday and 08.00 to 15.30 on Fridays

Location: HMP Ashfield, Pucklechurch, Bristol, BS16 9QJ

Make a real difference. Help change lives.

At HMP Ashfield, we are committed to providing safe, supportive, and rehabilitative environments for those in our care. We are currently seeking a motivated and dynamic Interventions Facilitator to join our team and play a vital role in supporting prisoners to make meaningful and lasting changes to their behaviour.

Your Key Responsibilities Will Include

• Deliver structured group and individual sessions using core psychological principles and motivational techniques
• Assess potential participants to determine treatment readiness and identify any responsivity needs
• Keep accurate and timely records, including session notes, post-programme reports, and debriefs
• Engage positively with participants to encourage behavioural change
• Continuously reflect on and improve personal practice in line with the 6 core competencies: Application of core theories and principles, Delivering content effectively and responsively, Encouraging individuals in group settings, Collaborative and respectful teamwork, Effective session planning, Ongoing professional development
• Attend regular supervision and complete mandatory and role-specific training
• Promote awareness of intervention programmes within the establishment and contribute to staff training
• Support wider departmental and establishment objectives as required

You’ll Also Receive

• Pension: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
• Health and wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme, Bupa Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, 30% off at Serco-managed leisure centres, and 24/7 access to a virtual GP service and free flu jabs
• Training and development: Ongoing support and training opportunities to enhance your skills and career progression, with your professional training fees paid
• Discounts: Discounts across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel
• Charity: Support a charity or organisation with a paid volunteering day each year. Option to donate tax‑free to charities through Payroll Giving, and donate spare pennies from monthly pay to the Serco People Fund Charity
• Employee networks: Join a network where colleagues can come together, meet new people, find support, share ideas and be part of a real community

What You’ll Need

Essential Experience and Skills

• Experience of facilitating group work and/or working with challenging client groups
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to build rapport and motivate resistant individuals
• Effective organisational skills and ability to manage a demanding workload
• A team player with a reflective, growth-focused approach
• Ability to challenge antisocial attitudes appropriately

Desirable (but Not Essential)

• Experience in forensic settings or delivering psychological interventions
• Experience delivering accredited offending behaviour programmes
• Awareness of key psychological theories relevant to offending, including ‘what works’ literature and motivational techniques
• Understanding of diversity, responsivity, and risk management in offender rehabilitation
• Relevant qualifications or training in psychology, social care, or related fields are advantageous

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