Prison Facilitator - HMP Highpoint

About the role

Shannon Trust is working with His Majesty’s Prison & Probation Service (HMPPS) to deliver peer‑led learning programmes at HMP Highpoint. The facilitator will lead the delivery and development of the prison‑based reading and numeracy programme, collaborating with prison staff, volunteers, mentors and people in prison to maximise learning opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery and ongoing development of the reading and numeracy programme.
• Work closely with prison staff, people in prison, Shannon Trust volunteers and mentors.
• Maximise opportunities for people in prison to learn to read and improve numeracy.

Requirements

• Some experience of working in prison settings.
• Ability to build strong relationships with a diverse range of people.
• Personal qualities including resilience, determination and problem‑solving skills.
• Willingness to obtain prison security clearance and disclose relevant criminal convictions as required.

Skills

• Relationship building and interpersonal communication.
• Resilience and determination in challenging environments.
• Problem‑solving and adaptability.
• Facilitation and programme delivery experience (desirable).

Benefits

• Company pension contribution of up to 5%.
• 30 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Life insurance.
• Paid volunteering days.
• Discounts via Reward Gateway.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Supportive organisational culture.

Interviews are planned for 20 October 2026.