LLRC Facilitator - HMP Five Wells

Weston College Group has secured a long-term education contract at HMP Five Wells located in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire. We are seeking to recruit an outstanding and highly motivated Library & Learning Resource Centre (LLRC) Facilitator to join our team in Education.

This is a full time role, working 37 hours per week.

Day to day duties of the role

Facilitate use of technology to enhance learning and support
Maintain and enquiry service, and technology support
Develop working relationships, liaising regularly with curriculum staff, prison and other partners to ensure LLRC meets needs
Extend learning and literacy beyond classroom to support reading and learning experiences across the prison

Good level of technical ability and competent user of technology
Good interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to communicate effectively with staff at all levels
Strong organisation and time management skills, Disability Confident
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In partnership with G4S, RESTART (part of the Weston College Group) has been awarded the prestigious contract to establish the education department in the newly built state-of-the-art prison, HMP Five Wells. RESTART provides exceptional opportunities for residents to gain nationally recognised qualifications, in preparation for securing purposeful employment upon release.

HMP Five Wells is a privately run category C men's prison located in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire. At full capacity the prison can house 1,680 residents, making it one of the largest prisons in the UK.

The education department offers a range of Academic, Vocational and Creative courses to support residents with their future career aspirations.

Generous holiday entitlement
Dedicated staff welfare officer and wellbeing champions
Generous pension scheme
Local and national staff discounts
Free parking (all prisons except Bristol/Exeter)
Various staff committees including Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Autism and Menopause
Focus on staff wellbeing
Wellbeing@weston hub
Eye care including free eye test and a contribution towards glasses
Employee assistance programme - available 24/7, 365 days a year
Training and development opportunities with a focus on progression
Weston College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to obtain the appropriate prison clearance before starting the role.