17798 - Group Worker

Job description

General Information Salary: £33,275 Working Pattern: Full Time, Flexible Working: Vacancy Approach: External: Location: Wakefield: Region: Yorkshire and the Humber: Closing Date: 08-Jun-2026 Business Unit: Wakefield: Post Type: Permanent: Civil Service Grade: EO: Number of jobs available: 5 Reserve List: 12 Months Job ID: 17798 Descriptions & requirements: Job description: This is an exciting opportunity to join a well‑established Psychology and Programmes team working primarily with a PCoSO prisoner cohort at HMP Wakefield, a Category A prison within the Long Term and High Security Estate. The postholder will have regular, meaningful contact with prisoners, play an active role in supporting the establishment’s vision and values, and contribute directly to helping individuals progress on their rehabilitation journey. Additional Information: As part of the interview process you will be asked to deliver a 10-minute facilitation exercise on one of the following topics: You should attend your interview prepared to deliver your facilitation exercise. Please consider the following: - Explore the approaches you could take to solve a problem - Explore the potential difficulties of working...