HMP Northumberland are recruiting for a Prison Offender Manager who will motivate and challenge a caseload of offenders, ensuring that all appropriate actions have been taken to address risks and prepare for return to the community. 

As a working prison, we work towards the resettlement of residents upon their release into the community and their integration into society through the skills acquired while in our care. We are committed to supporting people to change their lives for the better and lead law-abiding lives. HMP Northumberland offers a variety of initiatives and programmes to help residents engage within the prison’s rehabilitative culture. This includes various educational and vocational qualifications, as well as a variety of opportunities for residents to learn new skills within our workshops and industries departments. We have textile, engineering and electrical workshops and can offer prisoners experience in horticulture, market gardens, cleaning, waste management and laundry services on site.

Join Sodexo and be part of something greater. You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way.

For more information on Sodexo Careers please visit Sodexo Careers and Careers in Justice

£25,914 per annum - (Salary currently under review with proposed increment) 

Monday to Friday role

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we offer:

• Flexible and dynamic work environment
• Competitive compensation
• Access to ongoing training and development programs
• Countless opportunities to grow within the company
• Full training and full protective uniform supplied
• Health and wellbeing incentives
• Training and development opportunities
• Reward and Recognition schemes
• Flexible working considered
• Volunteering days
• Cycle to work scheme
• Life Assurance
• Free parking on site

We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities, and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be natural, and be the best versions of themselves. We recognise that we’re on a journey with regards to diversity and inclusion and would therefore welcome applications for candidates from underrepresented backgrounds.

Post holders will be subjected to an advanced DBS check, a prison security check (level 2) prior to being employed.

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!

• Assessing, reviewing, supporting, signposting and managing caseloads for offenders.
• Interviewing offenders, gathering factual information by liaising with internal and external agencies, formulating an assessment and completing sentence plans.
• Formulating goals and targets for offenders to reduce risks in a sequenced, prioritised and coordinated approach.
• Ensuring all prisoners subject to Public Protection procedures such as Safeguarding Children and Harassment are correctly identified and procedures followed in accordance with published guidance.
• Overseeing the mandatory recording and processes of prisoners subject to orders including but not limited to Disqualification Orders and the Sexual Offenders Register.
• Ensuring OASys reports are completed and interventions are prioritised and reviewed according to risk. 

Please see attached job description for further information regarding the role requirements.

• Able to motivate and challenge offenders.
• Technical knowledge of relevant prison legislation, PSOs, PSIs, inspection and audit processes, as well the wider criminal justice system
• Able to prioritise and remain resilient in order to achieve establishment objectives as well as protect the public
• Able to respond to changes in policy and legislation effectively and efficiently
• Able to network effectively with a range of agencies and organizations
• High level of inter personal skills including assertiveness and self-motivation
• Good level of numeracy and literacy
• Demonstrable experience in an environment where attention to detail is essential
• The ability to challenge inappropriate behaviour
• Ability to perform tasks alone or in a team to a high standard without constant supervision
• Proactive, systematic approach to tasks
• Excellent communication and people skills
• The ability to work well in a team and under pressure
• Good listener and sensitive whilst maintaining professionalism 
• Experience of working with offenders is desirable

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.

Please note all roles within Sodexo Justice are subject to security and recruitment checks which may include a Social Media Check. You will also be asked to provide 5 years’ worth of references and request employment history details from the HMRC.