At Shaw Trust we help give people with a criminal record the opportunity for a second chance providing services to support them in custody and in the community. We provide people with the skills, knowledge, and a sense of purpose, for life after custody, significantly reducing the likelihood of reoffending. We support at each stage of the journey providing people with safe and supportive spaces to engage in positive activities and move toward integrating back into society.
We will be delivering the HMPPS Creating Future Opportunities (CFO) programme in London.
We are recruiting for people to join our teams in the role of Evolution Wing Facilitator. In this role you will be responsible for preparing and delivering high-quality group and individual interventions to offenders, helping to develop their confidence and encourage a positive mindset through structured programs and personalised support. You will work closely with prison staff and other stakeholders to encourage an effective transition and pre-release preparation for participants.
You will undergo enhanced vetting checks.
In this role you will work at HMP High Down.
We are looking for people who have:
- Demonstrated success in a target-driven environment with the ability to drive performance through focused performance management.
- Proven experience in delivering training and interventions, preferably within the justice sector or similar environments.
- The ability to build, manage, and maintain strong relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.
- An understanding of the barriers faced by offenders / ex-offenders in reintegrating into society and ability to manage challenging behaviour.
- A dedication to the rehabilitation of prisoners, ensuring a supportive and empowering environment for participants.
Download the job description for more information about this opportunity.
When Applying
In your supporting statement please briefly outline your interest in the role. Please also answer yes or no to the following 3 questions in your supporting statement:
- Have you ever worked in a prison?
- Have you ever been refused clearance to work in a prison?
- Do you currently have clearance to work in a prison?
Employee Benefits
As well as helping to make a positive impact to people’s lives, as an employee of Shaw Trust you will have access to the following benefits:
- 25 days annual leave per year (plus bank holidays), with incremental increases post 3 years’ service up to 28 days, and the option to purchase additional holiday
- 2 days paid volunteering leave each year
- An enhanced pension scheme after 6 months
- Life Assurance at 3 times your annual salary rate
- Access to a suite of learning and development opportunities including paid for apprenticeship and masters’ levels qualifications, and management development programmes
- Opportunities to connect with our employee networks (LGBTQ+ Support Network, Racial Equality Network, Disability Equality Network, Women’s Network, Men’s Network, Young Professionals Network, Menopause Peer Support Group, Neurodiversity Network)
- Health and Wellbeing initiatives including internal support, employee assistance programme and health cash plan
Our Strategy
To find out more about Shaw Trusts aims in our 2030 Strategic Directive available here: https://www.shawtrust.org.uk/content/uploads/2020/09/Vision-2030-Strategic-Directive-5-9.pdf
Join a diverse and inclusive organisation
Shaw Trust is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment, where every employee, regardless of their background or lived experience, feels that they belong and can progress in their career.
- We are proud to be certified as an employer who meets the National Equality Standard, the accepted standard for inclusiveness in business across the UK.
- We are Disability Confident Leaders, support the guaranteed interview scheme and use of the government’s Access to Work scheme.
- Living our values, we are keen to reflect the diversity of UK society at every level within our organisation.
- We are Menopause Friendly accredited
We welcome applications from all sections of the community including from people with lived experience and/or knowledge of disability or social exclusion.
If you have accessibility requirements and/or would like further information about the role, please contact: Resourcing@shaw-trust.org.uk
Shaw Trust reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.
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