In-Custody Barista Trainer

Redemption Roasters•London, CA

22d•$32 - $35

About The Position

Redemption Roasters In-Custody Barista Trainer Role summary: to deliver barista training courses in HMP High Down. The goal of the training is to prepare residents for employment in hospitality on release. Introducing Redemption Roasters Redemption Roasters is a social business on a mission to reduce reoffending through coffee. To achieve this, we deliver barista training both in-custody and in the community, with direct routes into employment in our 12 London coffee shops and our roastery. Programme participants are matched with a caseworker to support their transition from the training room into work. To date we have directly hired over 100 participants. On average participants work at Redemption Roasters for over 400 days. Our current known reoffending rate for employed participants is 0%. There is more information on our work to reduce reoffending in our Impact Report here. Overview Redemption Roasters is looking to appoint a skilled and passionate barista or coffee trainer to deliver barista training courses in HMP High Down, a prison in Sutton. The training will be delivered to small groups of prison residents who are looking to learn a new skill and are interested in a career in hospitality on release. The successful applicant will be offered comprehensive on-boarding training, with opportunities to shadow experienced trainers.

Requirements

2+ years experience as a barista and/or barista training
Strong organisational skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Proactive, with good problem solving skills
Organised, with excellent attention to detail
Empathetic and kind, with a strong belief in the Redemption Roasters mission

Nice To Haves

SCA Certifications
Experience working with vulnerable people
Experience in managing sensitive personal data

Responsibilities

Deliver a tried and tested Redemption Roasters barista training course, including espresso preparation, milk steaming technique and pouring, alternative brewing methods, cleaning equipment, and basic grinder and machine maintenance.
Liaise with prison staff, including the Prison Employment Lead and Activities Manager, to ensure courses are well-attended.
Act as a positive role model for course participants and encourage participants to grow outside of their comfort zones whilst respecting professional boundaries.
Promote opportunities with Redemption Roasters that participants can access on release.
Conduct basic assessments during the course, coordinate the completion of feedback forms, and track learner journeys, in line with the guidance given by HMP High Down.
Deliver through the gates case-work support and additional coffee training to graduates of the programme on release.
Other ad-hoc tasks to support the smooth running of the wider Impact department at Redemption Roasters. For example, delivering additional training to participants employed in the 12 Redemption Roasters coffee shops or delivering short courses in other prisons.

Benefits

Permanent contract, 40 hours per week.
Salary: £32-35k (depending on experience)
31 days annual leave (including bank holidays), with 1 additional day per year for each year of service, up to 5 years.
Travel expenses to and from the prison will be covered by Redemption Roasters.
Unlimited free hot drinks in Redemption Roasters coffee shops, with discounts on food.
Discounts at Coal Drops Yard
Annual summer and Christmas parties
3 paid professional development days per year
Laptop and phone
Supportive and values-driven workplace
Employee Assistance Programme
Cycle to Work Scheme
High street discounts via BHN Extras
Up to £400 referral bonus