Job Description

Job description
Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of Learners? We're looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Learning and Support Worker to join our team! If you're driven by helping others reach their full potential, providing one-on-one support, and creating an inclusive, nurturing environment, this is your chance to be part of something truly rewarding. Bring your compassion, creativity, and commitment to support our students in their learning journey and empower them to succeed!

We have a great opportunity available to join Novus, our prison education provider at HMP Thorn Cross, working as a Distance Learning Support Worker. This role is offered on a permanent, full-time basis, working 37 hours per week.

Who are Novus?

Novus are a leading provider of prison education and have been supporting men, women, and children of all ages for over 30 years across the UK to take new directions. We are also part of the LTE group of companies that include The Manchester College, MOL, Total People, UCEN, and LTE Group Operations. We are currently rated "Good" by Ofsted and have partnerships with over 1000 industry and employer partners, ensuring our learners secure their place as the movers and shakers of the future. Our business is growing year on year due to our continued success as a leading provider in prison education.

Site Information

HMP / YOI Thorn Cross is based near Warrington, Cheshire. The prison operates as a Category D open resettlement prison for Young Adult and Adult Male prisoners. The team's aim is to create an environment in which staff and prisoners feel safe, and where causes of prison stress are minimised. The prison's mission is to provide a secure, safe, and rehabilitative environment that encourages positive change and prepares inmates for a successful reintegration into society.

Role Responsibilities

The role of Distance Learning Support Worker is to provide support for learners undertaking remote access courses (e.g. via the Open University). The role would entail providing opportunity for learners to access learning materials, resources, IT infrastructure and also working with external partners around submission of assignments etc. The role has some flexibility regarding hours of delivery and would ideally require some evening work, although we are open to discussions during the interview process as we are eager to attract the right candidate.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience

To be successful in this role, you will need to:


Hidden Difficulties Level 2 or equivalent (or be willing to work towards within an agreed timeframe) To hold Level 2 qualifications in Literacy and Numeracy (or be willing to work towards within an agreed timeframe)

Benefits

35 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays 2 hours for wellbeing / personal development per week Significant Pension contributions Retail Discounts Employee Assistance Program Cycle to work scheme

Safeguarding

The LTE Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be required to undergo an appropriate DBS check via the Criminal Records Bureau and may be subject to additional online checks as part of our pre-screening process. Some roles are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and would require an Enhanced DBS check.

Equal Opportunities Statement

Novus is committed to providing an environment where everyone is valued as an individual and where learners and colleagues can work, learn, flourish and develop their skills and knowledge in an atmosphere of dignity and respect. We are committed to working in an inclusive way with all the communities in which we are geographically located and to developing a workforce and learner community that reflects the UK's rich diversity and vibrancy.

The closing date for this job advert is 02/06/2025. However, sometimes the job advert may close early if we receive a good response!