Personal and Social Development Facilitator

Are you passionate about helping individuals unlock their potential and achieve their goals? We''re looking for a dedicated and approachable Personal and Social Development Facilitator to join our team! If you''re driven by making a tangible difference in people''s lives, providing guidance, and supporting personal and academic growth, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Join us in empowering our learners to overcome challenges, reach their goals, and take confident steps toward a bright future!

We have a great opportunity available to join Novus Cambria, our prison education provider at HMP Berwyn, working as a Personal and Social Development Facilitator. This role is offered on a permanent, full-time basis, working 37 hours per week.

Who are Novus Cambria?

As one of the UK''s lead providers of offender learning, Novus Cambria facilitates excellence in learning, skills, employability and progression pathways for offenders. We bring a local focus with national strength to the table, enabling us to be a powerful and united voice for offender learning. We are also part of the LTE group of companies that include Novus, The Manchester College, MOL, Total People, UCEN, and LTE Group Operations.

Site Information

HMP Prison Berwyn is a Category C prison in Wrexham County Borough, Wales. It accommodates a male population. It is the largest prison in the UK, opened in 2017, and is operated by His Majesty''s Prison Service. The prisons aim is to create an environment in which staff and prisoners feel safe at all times. The prison''s mission is to provide a secure, safe, and rehabilitative environment that encourages positive change and prepares inmates for a successful reintegration into society

Role Responsibilities

Please see the attached role profile for an overview of general role responsibilities. Specific details pertaining to the nature of the role will be shared during the interview process.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience

To be successful in this role, you will need to:

• Hold a minimum Level 2 qualification in Literacy and Numeracy (Essential)
• Hold a minimum L3 qualification in relevant subject specific area (Essential)
• Ability to speak fluent Welsh (Desirable, not essential)

• Have experience in the relevant vocational area, or within a similar role
• Have experience of working within a prison, further education or training setting
• Have a recent track record of effective delivery in the subject specialism

• Commit to fulfil delivery targets and plans, including achievement of KPIs
• Achieve quality targets, including those related to retention and achievement
• Produce accurate and timely reports
• Provide a positive contribution to establishment planning & development processes
• Demonstrate positive team working
• Actively contribute to Novus Cambria''s commitment to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of learners and staff
• Actively contribute to Novus Cambria''s commitment to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of learners and staff.
• Actively contribute to the principles of Equality and Diversity within the prison.
• Carry out such training, re-training and updating as may be necessary to fulfil the requirements of the post.
• Ensure duties are carried out with full regard to Health & Safety legislation and to enable Novus Cambria to meet its objectives in providing a safe and healthy environment for all users.
• To undertake other duties that Management may, from time to time, reasonably require, commensurate with the grade.
• Demonstrate an empathy with the Welsh culture

Benefits

• 38 days annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays
• Significant Pension contributions
• Retail Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program

Safeguarding

Novus Cambria is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be required to undergo an appropriate DBS check via the Criminal Records Bureau. Due to the educational aspect of our group some roles are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and would require an Enhanced DBS check and may be subject to additional online checks as part of our pre-screening process.

Equal Opportunities Statement

Novus Cambria is committed to providing an environment where everyone is valued as an individual and where learners and colleagues can work, learn, flourish and develop their skills and knowledge in an atmosphere of dignity and respect. We are committed to working in an inclusive way with all the communities in which we are geographically located and to developing a workforce and learner community that reflects the UK''s rich diversity and vibrancy.

The closing date for this job advert is 02/09/2025. However, sometimes the job advert may close early if we receive a good response!