Serco Plc
OBP Facilitator - HMP Ashfield
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OBP Facilitator - HMP Ashfield
Interventions Facilitator – Full Time, Permanent (37 hours per week)
Salary: £28,410 per annum plus company benefits Hours: 08.00–16.00 (Mon–Thurs), 08.00–15.30 (Fri)
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 seeking a motivated and dynamic Interventions Facilitator to deliver accredited offending behaviour programmes and support prisoners to make meaningful, lasting behavioural changes.
As an Interventions Facilitator, you will:
Key Responsibilities
- 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 practice, aligning with the 6 core competencies:
- Application of core theories and principles
- Effective and responsive content delivery
- Encouraging individuals in group settings
- Collaborative and respectful teamwork
- Effective session planning
- Ongoing professional development
- Attend regular supervision and complete mandatory training.
- Promote awareness of intervention programmes and contribute to staff training.
- Support wider departmental and establishment objectives as required.
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What You’ll Get
- Pension: 6% contributory scheme
- Health & Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme, Bupa Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, 30% off Serco-managed leisure centres, 24/7 virtual GP access, and free flu jabs.
- Training & Development: Ongoing support, professional training fee coverage, and career progression opportunities.
- Discounts: Access to 1,000+ retailers (food, clothing, entertainment, travel).
- Charity: Paid volunteering day annually or donate tax-free to charities via Payroll Giving. Optional spare pennies donation to the Serco People Fund Charity.
- Employee Networks: Join networks to connect with colleagues, share ideas, and build community.
Essential Experience & Skills
- Experience facilitating group work or working with challenging client groups.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to build rapport and motivate resistant individuals.
- Effective organisational skills and workload management capacity.
- A reflective, growth-focused mindset and willingness to adopt a team-player approach.
- Ability to challenge antisocial attitudes appropriately.
Desirable (But Not Essential)
- Experience in forensic settings or delivering psychological interventions.
- Familiarity with accredited offending behaviour programmes.
- Awareness of key psychological theories in offending (e.g., ‘what works’ literature, motivational techniques).
- Understanding of diversity, responsivity, and risk management in offender rehabilitation.
- Relevant qualifications or training (e.g., in psychology, social care, or related fields).
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About Us
Serco is a fast-growing, values-driven company operating across Justice, Immigration, Defence, Leisure, Healthcare, Transport, and Citizen Services. Our commitment to public service improvement is guided by our core values: Trust, Care, Innovation, and Pride.
Our Inclusive Recruitment Process
- We recognise talent for performance and potential.
- As a Gold Inclusive Employer and Disability Confident Leader, we strive for fair access and equal opportunities.
- We welcome flexible working arrangements and provide reasonable adjustments during recruitment.
- Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria will have the opportunity to demonstrate abilities at interview under the Disability Confident Scheme.
Ready to make a difference? Apply today.
All Serco employees must inform their line manager of their application. For confidential enquiries, contact MyHR.
Serco are Disability Confident Leader employers, committed to employing people with disabilities.
For support with your application, email: j&icareersUK@serco.com
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