Groupwork Development Officer (CFOE) Women’s Estates
| Posting date: | 12 September 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £28,350 per annum FTE, £14,175 per annum actual earnings. |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 12 October 2024 |
| Location: | National |
| Company: | Prison Advice and Care Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1559 |
Summary
Role overview
About Pact:
Pact (Prison Advice and Care Trust) is a national charity that supports prisoners, people with convictions, and their families,
helping to build stronger families and safer communities. We are committed to empowering individuals to make positive changes in
their lives.
Role Purpose:
We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Groupwork Development Officer to deliver and develop groupwork programmes within the
Women’s Estates, working closely with prison agencies and staff to facilitate life-changing relationship and parenting courses.
You will play a vital role in empowering women to achieve positive outcomes and rebuild family ties.
Key Responsibilities:
Direct Delivery of Courses:
* Promote Pact’s groupwork and parenting courses, supporting the recruitment of suitable participants through assessments and
outreach.
* Facilitate the delivery of Pact’s relationship and parenting courses, including 1:1 booklets, to achieve positive outcomes for
participants.
Partnership Working:
* Develop and maintain proactive working relationships with prison agencies to promote Pact and ensure effective referral
procedures.
* Collaborate closely with Pact and prison staff to ensure smooth running of the groupwork programme, ensuring it complements
other services provided within the prison.
* Work alongside prison staff, case managers, and key personnel to support women attending the courses.
* Promote Pact’s reputation to attract support from statutory and third-sector partners.
Recording and Reporting:
* Monitor and support systems for thorough evaluation, data collection, and management.
* Attend key meetings, providing performance feedback and ensuring the programme's alignment with goals.
* Contribute to monthly service reports and provide updates on service progress to Pact and external partners as needed.
What We’re Looking For:
* Experience in group facilitation, particularly in relationship or parenting programmes.
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills to engage with prison staff, participants, and external partners.
* Proven ability to manage relationships and promote collaboration between various stakeholders.
* Excellent organisational skills with attention to detail in data collection, reporting, and programme evaluation.
* A commitment to empowering individuals, especially women, to make positive life changes.
Organisation:
Pact is a highly respected independent charity, working across England and Wales to develop and deliver a range of innovative
services. We provide practical and emotional support to prisoner’s children and families, to prisoners and those who have
resettled back into the community. Our work is founded on core values, the first of which is a belief in the innate dignity of
every human being, and our work focusses on human relationships, family and community. We are committed to achieving high
standards of quality in all that we do.
How to apply:
If you feel that you meet the requirements of this exciting new role please complete an application form by clicking the `apply
now` button
Other information:
Pact is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all backgrounds including those who have previous convictions
(appointment to post is subject to a risk assessment). This post is subject to a 6 month probationary period, verification of
identity and proven right to work in the UK, satisfactory HMPPS/ MoJ Security Prison Vetting, satisfactory employer references
covering a minimum of 3 years and a satisfactory enhanced DBS. Please note that being bankrupt or having County Court Judgements
may affect your ability to be successfully vetted to work in a prison.
About Pact:
Pact (Prison Advice and Care Trust) is a national charity that supports prisoners, people with convictions, and their families,
helping to build stronger families and safer communities. We are committed to empowering individuals to make positive changes in
their lives.
Role Purpose:
We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Groupwork Development Officer to deliver and develop groupwork programmes within the
Women’s Estates, working closely with prison agencies and staff to facilitate life-changing relationship and parenting courses.
You will play a vital role in empowering women to achieve positive outcomes and rebuild family ties.
Key Responsibilities:
Direct Delivery of Courses:
* Promote Pact’s groupwork and parenting courses, supporting the recruitment of suitable participants through assessments and
outreach.
* Facilitate the delivery of Pact’s relationship and parenting courses, including 1:1 booklets, to achieve positive outcomes for
participants.
Partnership Working:
* Develop and maintain proactive working relationships with prison agencies to promote Pact and ensure effective referral
procedures.
* Collaborate closely with Pact and prison staff to ensure smooth running of the groupwork programme, ensuring it complements
other services provided within the prison.
* Work alongside prison staff, case managers, and key personnel to support women attending the courses.
* Promote Pact’s reputation to attract support from statutory and third-sector partners.
Recording and Reporting:
* Monitor and support systems for thorough evaluation, data collection, and management.
* Attend key meetings, providing performance feedback and ensuring the programme's alignment with goals.
* Contribute to monthly service reports and provide updates on service progress to Pact and external partners as needed.
What We’re Looking For:
* Experience in group facilitation, particularly in relationship or parenting programmes.
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills to engage with prison staff, participants, and external partners.
* Proven ability to manage relationships and promote collaboration between various stakeholders.
* Excellent organisational skills with attention to detail in data collection, reporting, and programme evaluation.
* A commitment to empowering individuals, especially women, to make positive life changes.
Organisation:
Pact is a highly respected independent charity, working across England and Wales to develop and deliver a range of innovative
services. We provide practical and emotional support to prisoner’s children and families, to prisoners and those who have
resettled back into the community. Our work is founded on core values, the first of which is a belief in the innate dignity of
every human being, and our work focusses on human relationships, family and community. We are committed to achieving high
standards of quality in all that we do.
How to apply:
If you feel that you meet the requirements of this exciting new role please complete an application form by clicking the `apply
now` button
Other information:
Pact is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all backgrounds including those who have previous convictions
(appointment to post is subject to a risk assessment). This post is subject to a 6 month probationary period, verification of
identity and proven right to work in the UK, satisfactory HMPPS/ MoJ Security Prison Vetting, satisfactory employer references
covering a minimum of 3 years and a satisfactory enhanced DBS. Please note that being bankrupt or having County Court Judgements
may affect your ability to be successfully vetted to work in a prison.