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Job Description
Post : Programme Manager
Location : HMP Swaleside
Purpose and Objectives: To manage all aspects of the ‘Challenge to Change’ programme within the prison. To support the work of the Kainos Community by effectively liaising with groups both inside and outside the prison. To undertaking such organisational, financial, personnel tasks and project work which may be delegated by the Regional Manager or Operations Director. At all times working within the guidelines established by the Kainos Community with the prison authorities.
Reporting to: Regional Manager/Operations Director
Relationships
Internal : Governors
Prison Officers
Volunteers
Kainos Staff
Kainos Trustees
Prison Chaplain
External: Community Groups seeking Information
Charitable Trusts
Corporate Organisations
Regional NOMS and Prison representatives
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. To be responsible on a daily basis for the smooth running of the Kainos Community Programme and activities.
2. To manage Kainos Staff and volunteers within HMP Swaleside
3. To familiarise him or herself with all national rules which apply to the Prison Service including HMP Swaleside and any instructions which relate to the Kainos Community.
4. To ensure effective welfare and care of all resident participants of the project including any agreed counselling both on a one to one basis and group work.
5. To have lead responsibility in selection of offenders for the Programme
6. To ensure that delivery of the Interventions are delivered in compliance with the ‘Challenge to Change’ Programme Manuals
7. To maintain close contact and reporting with the Governor and others in the Prison’s Senior Management Team
8. To have daily liaison and regular meetings with Prison Wing staff.
9. To be responsible for the training and Management of all volunteers working on the Programme.
10. To manage and deliver the Mentor Programme.
11. To ensure that all ‘community activities’ with offenders are effectively managed.
12. Oversee the organisation and preparation of materials for the course programme
13. Liaison with relevant outside organizations including attendance at meetings outside the prison
14. To ensure the maintenance of an effective monitoring and reporting system for all programme participants.
15. To undertake such other duties that may reasonably be expected by the Regional Manager/Operations Director
Physical Conditions : To be based at HMP Swaleside
Remuneration : £25,000
Hours of Work: The normal working hours will be 40 hours per week . Some flexibility will be required to meet the needs of this post.
Holiday Entitlement : 33 days inclusive of Bank Holidays
Sick Pay: The Charity operates its own sick leave scheme which overlaps with the SSP scheme
Pension: Stakeholder Scheme to be provided
Probationary Period: Appointment is made subject to the satisfactory completion of a six month probationary period.
PAR April 2008
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Post : Programme Manager
EXPERIENCE
1. Previous experience of managing staff at a senior level Essential
2. Previous experience of coaching and supporting adults in a learning situation Essential
3. Experience of office systems, records and databases Essential
4. Knowledge of the prison environment Desirable
5. Experience of working with volunteers Desirable
6. Experience in group work facilitation Essential
7. Working within an equal opportunities environment Essential
8. Experience of accurate record keeping Essential
9. Experience of working independently without day to day supervision Essential
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
1. Education to A level (or equivalent) as well as excellent results in English and Maths at GCSE ( or equivalent) Essential
2. Training in coaching or teaching adults Essential
3. Evidence of personal/professional development and a willingness to undertake further training Essential
4. A Management qualification/certificate Desirable
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
1. Ability to prioritise on a daily basis and organize own workload Essential
2. Excellent communication skills with people from all spheres of life Essential
3. Proven ability to motivate and inspire staff Essential
4. Proven ability in relation to planning and delivery of Training Essential
5. Good Computer literacy skills Essential
6. Methodical and well organized Essential
7. An understanding of issues regarding confidentiality Essential
8. Ability to work in a professional manner and maintain appropriate boundaries Essential
9. Skills in Public speaking Essential
PERSONAL QUALITIES
1. To be interested in people with criminal convictions and behavioural problems Essential
2. An empathy and commitment to the Christian ethos of Kainos Community Essential
3. To be prepared to work flexibly to accommodate the needs of the programme Essential
This Post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Check