HMP Group Facilitator
Location: Manchester
Salary: £27,338
Contract Type: Permanent
About Us
At The Calico Group, our purpose is clear: to make a real difference to people’s lives. Whether supporting individuals in recovery, helping communities thrive, or enabling employees to grow, we are committed to creating opportunities that transform lives.
We embrace diversity in all its forms and take pride in employing a workforce that reflects the rich and varied communities we serve. Your skills and experiences could make all the difference – join us to be part of something extraordinary.
Acorn is an innovative charity that provides addiction recovery services to inspire and motivate change within communities by enabling individuals to achieve a life worth living. They have a shared purpose as part of the Calico Group to make a real difference to people’s lives.
Each part of the Calico Group has its own specialism and expertise but the “One Calico” vision is to help people to build a better future, whatever their background and wherever they are in their life’s journey.
Because we know we can always do more for our customers, we are continually expanding the range of services which we offer. This means we need more amazing people who share our values and have real passion for helping others
The Opportunity
As a Prison Group Facilitator within the Acorn Prison Service team in HMP Manchester, you will work closely with its residents offering a variety of interventions to support their recovery journey to ‘a life worth living’. Your role will involve delivering groups, completing assessments and completing the relevant admin. This is a really exciting and rewarding role where you’ll be able to positively impact people’s future, improving their prospects and their quality of life.
As a Prison Group Facilitator you will need to be able to competently deliver Acorn Interventions to the residents in the prisons and comply with both Acorn and Prison Service policies and procedures.
Your hours of work would be 37.5 hours per week from Monday to Friday from 7:30am to 3:30pm.
What We’re Looking For
We believe in recruiting for potential as well as experience. Our ideal candidate will have:
- The ability to engage with challenging individuals and build trusting relationships – patience and resilience will be key!
- A passion for supporting people, providing exceptional care
- A flexible and innovative approach to service delivery
- Experience of group delivery
- Have or working towards NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care
If you share our values and are ready to grow through continuous learning, development, and the support of a dedicated team, we want to hear from you!
What’s in It for You?
At The Calico Group, we value our people and offer a supportive, inclusive culture alongside fantastic benefits:
- Bravo Benefits – Exclusive discounts at popular high street brands including many retailers and restaurants.
- Westfield Health – Our company funded cash plan, with access to a Doctor 24/7 – for you and your dependents.
- Mental Health Support – Access emotional and mental well-being services through Spectrum.
- Cycle to Work Scheme – Save on commuting costs while staying active.
- Pension Options – with employer pension contributions.
- Life Assurance – Peace of mind for you and your loved ones.
- Financial Advice – Expert guidance to help manage your finances.
- Recognition Awards – Celebrate your achievements with our recognition programs.
- Meaningful learning and development programmes with regular focus on your individual growth.
- Gym Membership Discounts – Stay fit with local gym access.
- One Calico Events – Connect and unwind at our employee social gatherings.
- Paid Professional Fees – We’ll cover the cost of professional subscriptions so you can continue growing your career.
And much more! We also offer enhanced holidays, sickness, maternity, and paternity options, ensuring you feel supported when you need it most.
How to Apply
Click Apply Now to complete your application online. Applications close on 07/09/2026
We can’t wait to welcome you to our team!
Inclusive Hiring at Calico
We’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and can thrive. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process or would like to discuss accessibility, please let us know at [email protected]
Our Commitment to Safeguarding
The Calico Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our customers employees, and volunteers. Successful candidates will be subject to a DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service) and appropriate pre-employment checks in line with our safeguarding policies.
Don’t Leave it Too Long!
We don’t want you to miss this opportunity, the closing date for applications is 07/09/2026
