Programmes Coordinator/Facilitator

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a Programmes Coordinator/Facilitator to join the Safe Ground team in HMP Lowdham Grange, Nottingham and take the lead in the effective setup, delivery, and evaluation of Safe Ground's programmes. The role involves delivering arts-based interventions aimed at supporting participants in their personal development, family relationships, and rehabilitation. You will be based at HMP Lowdham Grange, where you will develop collaborative partnerships with colleagues at the Visitors' Centre, as well as with key prison teams, wing staff, and, most importantly, the programme participants. 

SIG Safe Ground is a nationally recognised and award-winning arts organisation, specialising in the design and delivery of impactful, arts-based therapeutic group interventions. With nearly three decades of experience, we have established ourselves as leaders in transforming lives within both prison and community settings. Our evidence-based programs are known for their artistic high quality and adaptability, offering flexible delivery options and bespoke solutions tailored to the specific needs of each service.

You will be required to undertake additional training and vetting as per the requirements of the prison. 

Hours/Shift Pattern: 37.5 hours Monday to Friday 09:00 - 17:00, hours may vary dependent on needs of the service.

We are an inclusive employer, committed to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI). We value and celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of all our employees. We have a team of ambassadors who are staff volunteers and actively support us in fortifying our organisational value of Inclusivity. 

SIG actively encourages applications from individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds, particularly lived experience ; Naturally, we approach any emerging issues with empathy and sensitivity .

As an organisation, we’re proud to mention that our staff Ambassadors career aspirations generally benefit from embracing this unique opportunity to develop their respective skill sets in spaces that exist outside of their daily roles.

What we offer:

• 25 days annual leave, increasing with length of service
• Training and Development including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans
• Employee Assistance Programme including counselling
• Reflect Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Annual Staff Awards

If you have the passion, creativity, and tenacity to make a real difference to people’s lives, challenge stigma and make our communities safer, we would love to hear from you!

ABOUT YOU

We're looking for someone with a passion for arts-based interventions, you will see relationships as central to personal development and be creative in your approach to positively influence and persuade others. You will be able to use group work, arts, and drama techniques to support participants to rehearse new behaviours and experience alternative perspectives. You will have excellent communication skills, and support skills. 

What we are looking for:

• Background in arts education, dramatherapy, applied theatre or equivalent 
• Practical experience and/or knowledge on group work facilitation
• Experience of working with and engaging with diverse groups of people from varying backgrounds
• IT proficiency, able to learn new software. Confidence in Microsoft packages
• Resonance with Safe Ground and Social Interest Group values
• Understanding and/or experience working with therapeutic groupwork techniques, be able to deliver this to others
• Ability to follow organisational policies and process in line with external governance

What we would like, but not essential:

• Previous experience within a prison or other criminal justice setting and/or within a similar role
• Previous experience in a similar organisation/industry/role
• Understanding/experience working with therapeutic groupwork techniques
• Ability to positively persuade, empower, and influence others

OVERVIEW OF KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create and deliver engaging high-quality programmes which support rehabilitation, reintegration, and reablement for participants within the prison at various stages of their personal journey.
• Coordinate all aspects of promotion, recruitment and evaluation of programmes.
• Develop content and deliver this to different learning needs and styles.
• Co-Facilitate workshops and activities to support rehabilitation, combining arts-based interventions with course delivery.
• Collect and manage feedback, using this to continuously improve content and programmes. 
• Support with all aspects of risk management, information management, and case recording as needed.
• Admin will vary.

Other responsibilities than those described above may be required to be undertaken from time to time and will be expected to be performed to as long as it is within the capability and level of the position. 

Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.

ABOUT US

Social Interest Group (SIG) believes good care and support improve lives. Our values of ambition, empowerment, transparency, and inclusivity drive everything we do. Our mission is to empower people who are marginalised by building powerful partnerships and creative solutions that bridge gaps in provision and aid recovery, reablement and resettlement.

SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings (including people's own homes), probation settings, and hospitals awaiting discharge. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, and Kent. We believe in the power of well-planned, well-managed services to make a difference. We work with high standards and external and internal regulatory frameworks.

Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: Theory of Change

Further details can be found on our website here: Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group. 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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