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Prison Coordinator REQUIRED

SEEN is looking for a part-time Prison coordinator to deliver the ‘I AM Project’, an art therapy course designed to help self-esteem and self-confidence in female prisoners at a local prison in Ashford.

The candidate will deliver the course through art therapy which will equip participants to make and maintain respectful, positive, and healthy relationships free from coercion, violence and intimidation.  They will be able to build an enthusiastic team to help deliver and develop this service. The candidate will have the following abilities:

• Good communication skills with prison volunteers/staff and prison staff

• Proven understanding of prisoners and their environment

• Knowledge of art therapy

• Experience of managing a team and working with volunteers

The following is desirable but not essential:  

• Experience of working in a prison

• Experience of volunteering for a charity

• An appreciation of the work that SEEN does

• Previous experience in administration role

• Willing to attend training as necessary 

Essential in role: 

• Promote and run the ‘I Am Project’ healthy relationships course at Bronzefield Prison in Ashford for female offenders.

• Coordinate with prison and NHS staff employed at Bronzefield to provide the ‘I Am Project’ ensuring at all times to work within the prison guidelines.

Typical tasks will involve (but are not limited to): 

• Prepare resources and materials in advance of the ‘I Am’ course.

• Train, manage and supervise volunteers to deliver the ‘I Am Project’.

• To undertake outcome measures and monitoring of the befriending service and ‘I Am Project’.

• Train, manage and ensure supervision is provided for volunteer befrienders.

Person Specification:  

• Fluent English speaker with good written,  and verbal communication skills

• Self-motivated and resourceful approach to getting the job done 

• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise and to work with attention to detail 

• Flexible multi-tasker who is able to work independently as well as part of a team 

• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, Outlook and ideally PowerPoint

• Basic numerical skills to e.g. produce client statistics

• Respect confidentiality

We are a Christian charity providing unbiased health and relationship support and education, to young people and adults, and those facing any pregnancy loss or crisis.

This role requires someone to work 10 hours a week.
Further information, contact fay.hamilton@seen.charity or call 020 8892 8483