Senior Programmes and Learning Officer

Senior Programmes and Learning Officer

Make a meaningful difference for individuals and families affected by imprisonment

Join Pact as a Senior Programmes and Learning Officer helping us deliver high-quality programmes that strengthen family relationships support parenting and improve outcomes for people affected by imprisonment.

Were looking for someone based in the Midlands who is able to travel to prisons and other Pact locations as required.

Working within His Majestys Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) rules and regulations youll coordinate and deliver practical evidence-based groupwork and learning programmes within prison settings. Youll create safe supportive learning environments where people can develop skills strengthen relationships and make positive changes.

What youll do

• Design and deliver Pact relationship and parenting courses groupwork programmes and one-to-one booklet support ensuring materials and evaluation information are kept up to date and accessible.
• Recruit and assess people for programmes promote courses within establishments and support effective referral and engagement processes.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of courses resources and learning materials responding to the needs of the people we support and the settings in which we work.
• Build positive working relationships with prison colleagues partner agencies and Pact teams to support effective programme delivery.
• Support peer learning and opportunities for people in custody to use their experience and skills to help others including progression towards relevant learning and qualifications where appropriate.
• Maintain accurate records monitor outcomes attend relevant meetings and provide timely service and performance updates.
• Work in line with Pacts safeguarding data protection confidentiality and prison security requirements at all times.

About you

1. Youll be an engaging and confident facilitator who can build positive relationships with people from a wide range of backgrounds.
2. Youll be based in the Midlands and comfortable travelling as part of the role. Youll be confident delivering learning and groupwork within prison environments and able to remain calm flexible and supportive when situations are challenging.
3. Youll be able to manage a busy workload work effectively with colleagues and partner agencies and use ICT confidently to maintain records and report outcomes.
4. Experience of working directly with people with convictions families experiencing difficult circumstances and/or disadvantaged groups is essential. Experience of working within criminal justice or custodial settings would be an advantage.
5. Youll also have an adult learning or training qualification such as a Level 3 Award in Education and Training or PGCE or equivalent relevant experience.

Our offer

PACT provides a free advice information and counselling service a contributory pension corporate eye care scheme cycletowork scheme and generous holiday entitlement. Youll receive a thorough induction access to training events to develop as a professional training and interventions worker and the support of a friendly enthusiastic team.

Equality diversity and inclusion

PACT is committed to achieving equality of opportunity for all and to creating a sense of welcome and belonging. We especially welcome applications from people with lived experience. This post is restricted to female applicants to ensure delivery within a womenonly environment; this constitutes a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) under Schedule 9 Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

Preemployment and vetting

Employment is subject to verification of identity and the right to work in the UK qualification checks satisfactory references covering the previous 3 years declaration of any unspent convictions (and where appropriate a satisfactory risk assessment) Prison Vetting and a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced check. Please note that bankruptcy or County Court Judgements (CCJs) may affect the ability to secure prison vetting. If you have resided overseas for more than 12 months (in the past 10 years while aged 18 or over) we will also require a certificate of good conduct from the relevant Police Force.

How to apply

If you feel you meet the requirements of this exciting role please complete our application form by clicking Apply now. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications so please submit yours as soon as possible.

Required Experience:

Senior IC