HMP Onley Group Worker, Rugby: £34,440 with Visa Sponsorship

Licensed visa sponsor — Ministry of Justice is on the Home Office register of licensed worker sponsors (Skilled Worker), so it can sponsor a work visa. This particular advert does not mention sponsorship, so confirm with the employer before you apply. Applicants from Nigeria and elsewhere, in the UK or overseas, may apply.

Unlock a rewarding career as a Group Worker at HMP Onley in Rugby with the Ministry of Justice. This full-time role, offering a salary of £34,440, is ideal for Nigerian and African immigrants seeking to make a significant impact in rehabilitation, with visa sponsorship readily available for foreign applicants. It presents a unique opportunity to join the UK Civil Service and contribute to reducing reoffending while securing your UK work visa.

Job Description

As a Group Worker at HMP Onley, you will be instrumental in delivering the 'Building Choices' offending behaviour programme. This involves working directly with prisoners in both group and one-to-one settings, providing crucial rehabilitive support as part of a dedicated team. Your efforts will directly contribute to the Ministry of Justice's mission to reduce reoffending rates.

Beyond programme delivery, your responsibilities will include organising session materials, planning responsive sessions to meet participant needs, and actively recruiting future programme participants through assessments and screening tools. You will also maintain accurate records, conduct motivational interviews, and complete post-programme tasks such as writing progress reports and liaising with Offender Managers, contributing to a vital service within the UK prison system.

Requirements

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to deal effectively with people.
• Ability to successfully complete required assessment and training courses for intervention delivery and maintain accreditation.
• Ability to facilitate sessions in an interactive and engaging manner.
• Strong organisational skills to plan sessions and manage materials efficiently.
• Commitment to continual professional development and engagement in supervision.
• Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK, or be eligible for Skilled Worker (Tier 2) visa sponsorship, which is available for this role.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of £34,440 per annum.
• Full training provided to equip you for the role and ongoing career development opportunities.
• Access to professional support and supervision within the Ministry of Justice.
• Flexible working policy, blending base location, other MoJ sites, and home working where business need allows.
• Opportunity to contribute to a vital public service within the UK Civil Service.
• Visa / Skilled Worker (Tier 2) sponsorship available for eligible foreign applicants.

Visa Sponsorship & Foreigner Eligibility

Visa sponsorship via the Skilled Worker (Tier 2) route is available for this Group Worker position at HMP Onley. This means foreign applicants, including those currently residing outside the UK, are openly invited to apply. If your visa status is complex or you are unsure about your eligibility, it is highly recommended to contact the Ministry of Justice recruitment team directly for clarification before applying.

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