Overview
Position: Prisoner Working Supervisor
Location: HMP Huntercombe
Salary: £34,931.68
Contract: Full time - Permanent
We are seeking a dedicated Prisoner Working Supervisor to join our team at a HMP Huntercombe, a C adult men's prison. We aim to promote rehabilitation and positive change within a safe and secure environment.
Responsibilities
* Work alongside experienced colleagues in roles such as Plumbers, Electricians, Carpenters, Painters, Cleaners, and Administrators to support prisoner working projects.
* Contribute to the safe and secure operation of the facility as part of the Cred Supervisor Maintenance Team, impacting prisoners, staff, visitors, families and the community.
* Lead and supervise small scale refurbishments and projects, ensuring work is completed to a high standard and in a safe manner.
* Use tools and equipment to complete small scale refurbishments; apply health and safety principles in practice.
* Manage relationships with various stakeholders and demonstrate a positive, self-motivated approach to work.
Qualifications and Experience
* Understanding of prisons and the prisoner working systems or willingness to learn - Desirable
* Understanding of how to use tools and equipment to complete small scale refurbishments - Essential
* Knowledge of working safely and putting health and safety principles into practice - Essential
* Experience in managing small scale refurbishments and projects - Essential
* Experience of supervising staff - Essential
* Self-motivated with a positive ‘can do’ approach to work - Desirable
* Experience managing relationships with various stakeholders - Desirable
* Trade or building qualification of some description such as carpentry, painting and decorating, plumbing or electrics - Essential
About the Organization
We are a Ministry Of Justice Business providing critical and time-bound services to HMPPS. We are GFSL (Gov Facilities Services Limited) and offer opportunities to contribute to prison safety and prisoner reintegration efforts.
Benefits and Workplace
Holidays are 25 days per year plus Bank Holidays; benefits include Death in Service at 4x salary, private GP consultations, Employee Assistance Programme, retailer discounts, and a range of financial reward mechanisms. We focus on safety, a supportive and inclusive workplace, and opportunities to build skills and progress.
Future Plans
GFSL has been notified that FM services will be delivered by private sector providers following a procurement process, with transfer not sooner than August 2027.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Other
Industries
* Facilities Services
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