Are you interested in making a difference? If you are passionate about supporting vulnerable people and are looking for a new, challenging opportunity, this is the perfect role for you!
Randstad are looking for a 1-to-1 Student Support Worker to help support the clients in HMP Preston. The role will be to help inmates to obtain their Level 2 & Level 3 Functional Skills qualification - which will, in-turn help to enable integration back into society and ultimately into paid employment.
Working in a Prison can be challenging but can be some of the most rewarding work there is!
Details
- Full Time
- Monday-Friday 8:00-17:00
- Permanent Position
- £18,935- £20,447 per year
The Candidate
- Experience working in a Prison Setting or supporting users with challenging behaviour
- Resilient nature
- Experience with small groups or 1:1 support
- Effective communication & interpersonal skills
- Good IT skills
- Maths and English at level 2 is a minimum
Our client works with passion, care and commitment to create the foundations for change. For almost 30 years they have been helping men, women and children of all ages and abilities, in custodial and community settings across England and Wales, to take new directions. They are part of a UK social enterprise dedicated to improving lives and economic success through learning and skills. They fulfil the Group's social mission by providing the learning, skills and opportunity that offenders need to build positive futures for themselves, their families, and our communities.
The Role
- Work with learners to support and develop personalised learning plans continually develop your practice and skills
- Work collaboratively as part of a local specialist education team and, positively contribute as part of the wider prison team
Benefits
- Extensive annual leave circa 35 days depending on the contract type.
- In-house 'Evolve' training programme offers you the chance to up-skill and further your career through a wide range of recognised qualifications
- Career development opportunities
- A favourable pension scheme with a competitive contribution.
If this role sounds like it could be for you, please click 'Apply Now' and send through a recent copy of your CV. Alternatively, if you would like to find out more about this role or any roles we are working on at the moment, get in touch with Neil at the Randstad Education Liverpool office.