Social Interest Group
City, Liverpool
May 25, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Programme Co-ordinator & Facilitator Location: Based within HMP Altcourse, Fazakerley, Liverpool. Step Free access is available at this service. You may be expected to travel to other services as required, including to Central London Central Office and for in-person meetings held off site. Salary: £32,000 Shift Pattern: 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday 07:45 - 17:15. Please be aware that daily working hours may vary, ranging from 7.5 up to 10 hours, depending on programme delivery requirements. Flexible working may be available, with potentially 1 - 2 days working from home depending on programme delivery. You may be required to work outside these hours as per participant and service requirements. About the Role We're hiring a Programmes Coordinator & Facilitator to join our Safe Ground team based in HMP Altcourse. The role involves delivering arts based interventions aimed at supporting participants in their personal development, family relationships, and rehabilitation. In this role, you'll help set up, deliver and review arts based, therapeutically informed programmes that support men in custody with personal development, family relationships and rehabilitation. You'll work directly with programme participants, using creative group sessions and person centred approaches to meet individual and group needs. You'll also work closely with colleagues in the Visitors' Centre, prison staff and wider teams to make sure our programmes run safely, smoothly and with care. As part of Safe Ground's flagship Family Service, you'll be joining a reflective and supportive team of facilitators, counsellors and family support staff. Together, you'll help strengthen family relationships, support positive change and contribute to a more compassionate, trauma informed culture within the prison. You will be required to undertake additional training and vetting as per the requirements of the prison. Key Responsibilities Include: Facilitate and deliver arts based, therapeutically informed group programmes for men in custody. Create safe, trauma informed and inclusive group spaces that support personal development, rehabilitation and family relationships. Coordinate programme set up, participant recruitment and delivery, working closely with colleagues and prison staff. Adapt sessions to meet different learning needs, abilities and backgrounds. Build positive, professional relationships with participants, colleagues and external stakeholders. Monitor participant engagement and wellbeing, responding appropriately to safeguarding or risk concerns. Collect feedback and contribute to programme evaluation and continuous improvement. Maintain accurate, timely and confidential records in line with GDPR, safeguarding and organisational policies. Why work with Safe Ground Prisons? At SIG Safe Ground, we do things differently. Safe Ground is an Arts-based therapeutically informed charity with over 30 years' experience working across the criminal justice system. We support people in custody and their families to build stronger and more fulfilled relationships, reflect on behaviours, and navigate change without shame. Working with Safe Ground means working differently. It's about meeting people without judgement, holding space for accountability, and using creativity to disrupt cycles of harm. We believe real change happens when people are seen, challenged and supported, even (and especially) inside prison walls. Please be informed that as this role is based within a Prison environment, therefore further vetting from SIG's enhanced DBS will be required such as MOJ clearance. About You We're looking for someone with a passion for arts-based interventions, you will see relationships as central to personal development and be creative in your approach to positively influence and persuade others. You will be able to use group work, arts, and drama techniques to support participants to rehearse new behaviours and experience alternative perspectives. You will have excellent communication skills, and support skills. You will be able to work collaboratively as part of a team, and will have alignment with our SIG values. You will be keen to support our residents to achieve their individual goals and support them to be the best versions of themselves. What we are looking for: Previous professional or lived experience supporting people who require personal development, rehabilitation and family relationships, an arts based, therapeutically informed group programmes for men in custody. Demonstrated experience within a prison, criminal justice, or similar setting. Skilled in applying a background in arts education, dramatherapy, applied theatre, or education to work creatively and effectively with individuals and groups. Ability to engage with people from different backgrounds, build rapport, and empower them to achieve their personal goals Ability to engage with people from different backgrounds, build rapport, and empower individuals to achieve their personal goals, including through the use of therapeutic groupwork techniques. Ability to use, learn and adapt to IT at an intermediate level, including Microsoft and other software programs Ability and willingness to show flexibility of working patterns, responding to the needs of the service and participants. Alignment with our values of Ambition, Empowerment, Inclusivity, and Transparency Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria. What we Offer 25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service Employer Pension Contribution Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card Access to discounted tickets for music events, shows, sports and more Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing at work Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling Life Assurance Scheme Cycle-to-work scheme Annual Staff Awards EDI Ambassador programme About Social Interest Group (SIG) SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings, probation settings, and hospitals. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, Kent and Liverpool. Our goal is to transform lives through empowering change. We believe good care and support improves lives with the vision to create healthier, safer, and more inclusive communities. Join us on our mission to empower independence through trauma-informed solutions and dynamic partnerships that keep people out of prison, out of hospital, and off the streets. Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: Theory of Change Further details can be found on our website here: Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group . Additional Information Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages. Please note that as part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check, some roles may require further vetting. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact us on the details below. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions.
