Programme Facilitator Wales

Are you passionate about rehabilitation and helping people make meaningful changes in their lives? For a career as a Programme Facilitator in the Probation Service, consider applying now.

The Programme Facilitator delivers Accredited Programmes and Structured Interventions to people on community orders or under licence after release from prison. The focus is on reducing re‑offending and supporting offenders to build constructive, pro‑social lives.

• Lead group and one‑to‑one sessions for offenders, creating a safe, structured environment that meets different learning styles.
• Deliver Accredited Programmes and Structured Interventions to people with a range of offence types and risk levels, including domestic abuse, sexual abuse and violent offences.
• Monitor progress, risk and wellbeing throughout the intervention and keep accurate records for assessment and reporting.
• Provide workshops and briefings to probation staff and external stakeholders.
• Work closely with courts and criminal‑justice agencies to support sentence management.
• Use pro‑social modelling to reinforce positive behaviours.
• Work unsocial hours, including evenings and Saturdays, and travel to different locations as required.
• Participate in regular training, professional development and complete a 6‑month probationary period, including assessment centre activities.

A minimum of a degree or equivalent, or a relevant qualification in education, social work or a related field is preferred. Successful candidates must be able to work unsocial hours, travel extensively and complete the required training and assessment. Experience in delivering group work or educational programmes to offenders is desirable.