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In Custody Tutor
Doncaster
Permanent | Full-time
Salary: Up to £27,500 per annum
Make a Positive Difference Where It Matters Most
Reed Further Education proud to be working with a training provider aiming to make meaningful change through their Justice Services Team, and we’re now looking for a Trainer – In Custody to support the Creating Future Opportunities (CFO) Evolution Programme at a HMP in South Yorkshire
This is a rewarding opportunity to work directly with individuals in custody, helping them prepare for release, build confidence, and create sustainable futures. Through structured group delivery and one-to-one support, you’ll play a vital role in reducing reoffending and supporting rehabilitation.


The Role
As a Trainer, you will deliver a structured six-week programme to small groups, alongside tailored one-to-one interventions. You’ll work closely with prison staff, peer mentors, and fellow facilitators to create a safe, supportive, and engaging learning environment.


Key Responsibilities
*Deliver engaging and impactful group sessions covering:
*Goal setting
*Social interaction
*Coping with change
*Healthy relationships
*Complete comprehensive initial assessments and enrol participants onto internal systems
*Develop personalised action plans aligned to individual needs and goals
*Provide one-to-one support to review progress and remove barriers
*Build strong, non-judgemental relationships with participants
*Manage a caseload while balancing group delivery, admin, and follow-ups
*Maintain accurate and timely records using IT systems
*Monitor progress through clear objectives and ongoing engagement
*Work in line with the Health & Safety at Work Act and
*Uphold safeguarding responsibilities at all times


About You
You’ll be passionate about supporting people to change their lives and confident working in a custodial environment.
You’ll bring:
*Proven experience delivering structured group sessions
*Strong communication skills and the ability to motivate and build trust
*Experience working with offenders or marginalised groups (justice, training, or counselling environments)
*An understanding of safeguarding principles
*Confidence using digital systems for case management and reporting
*Insight into rehabilitation challenges and barriers faced in custody
*Comfort working to targets and performance indicators
*Familiarity with prison environments and custodial culture (desirable)


Skills & Attributes
*Professional, approachable, and values-driven
*Highly organised with strong time management skills
*Able to work independently and collaboratively in complex environments
*Knowledge of education, training, and employment pathways
*Creative and adaptable delivery style
*Committed to continuous learning and sharing best practice
All candidates who register with Reed Further Education will have 2 years’ referencing taken up and will be required to have a DBS check completed. All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks.
Reed Further Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment by completing mandatory training within 6 weeks of your first assignment and annually thereafter.


Benefits of working for Reed Further Education/our client:
• Exclusive representation to leading FE colleges, prisons, and training providers in the area
• A specialist further education consultant who will search for jobs on your behalf
• A Health Cash Plan and Reed Discount Club
• Entitlement to Statutory Sick Pay, Statutory Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Pay, Parental Leave and Antenatal/Pre-Adoption Appointment Payment
• Access to Training and Development - Reed Assessment Centre - Reed Learning.
• Great referral bonus’ (up to £200 per successful referral!)
• Access to roles throughout the UK and online/remote learning


To apply for this role, please send us your updated CV by clicking ’Apply Now’. Your application should demonstrate your passion for educational support and your commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.


Not looking for a support role? We are also registering teachers, assessors and technicians through to other FE positions including HR, finance, facilities, administrators. We also have a specialist team of interim and senior management consultants with over 20 years’ experience in the sector.