Overview
The job holder will be responsible for instructing and training prisoners by building effective, appropriate and supportive relationships through managing them in a proactive manner and promoting the decency agenda. Contributes to sentence planning and reducing reoffending. Applies safer custody practices and complies with national and local security standards. Responsible for high level of security, productivity, good order and hygiene within workshop areas. This is a non-operational job in an establishment with no line management responsibilities.
Responsibilities, Activities and Duties
* Deliver training to prisoners in forklift truck driving to cover both the establishment\'s needs and aspirations in working towards gaining industry recognised accreditations.
* Participate in the selection process of prisoners for the workshop/area of work undertaking prisoner learning need assessments.
* Induct prisoners to the workshop/area of work and train them in aspects such as Health and Safety, Control of Substance Hazardous to Health (COSHH), machinery and tools usage.
* Provide support for prisoners where required; tailor learning and training requirements to individual needs.
* Maintain and update learner records including their Individual Learning Plan accordingly.
* Assess and evaluate skills of prisoners including National Vocational Qualification levels 1 and 2 and other relevant industry recognised qualifications.
* Liaise with Headquarters Learning and Skills staff where required.
* Undertake the registration, supervision, monitoring, assessment and accreditation of learners in accordance with awarding body requirements.
* Maintain awarding body quality standards and contribute towards internal and external verification as required.
* Set learning aims and learning goals, reviewing and providing feedback on prisoner progress.
* Provide support and advice on career opportunities for area of work.
* Undertake other instructor tasks including: supervision and maintain discipline of prisoners receiving training, education or work experience; responsible for performance, motivation, discipline, appraisal and development of prisoners.
* Open and complete Assessment Care in Custody and Teamwork (ACCT) forms, Violence Reduction Incident Reports (VRIR) and Security Information Reports (SIRs) when required and contribute to Incentive Earned Privileges (IEP) reports.
* Carry out prisoner searches on their entry and exit of the training room/workshop.
* Log attendance and approve prisoner hours worked and wages including recording piece work for individual prisoners in certain workshops.
* Carry out fabric checks of workshops and maintain security of lock, bolts and bars used in the workshop.
* Contribute to prisoner reports including parole, sentence planning and Individual Learning Plan.
* Complete regime monitoring information and update prisoner training records.
* Log any tool / equipment faults, which require maintenance and repair of tools.
* Conduct risk and health and safety assessments on consumables under Safer Custody guidelines.
* Order materials and estimate usage in order to meet work learning targets.
* Participate in self-audit and in achieving Service Delivery Indicators (SDIs).
* Complete administration activities to support the smooth running of the workshop.
* Open up individual learning paths for learner and keep them updated.
* Locate individual learners literacy and numeracy levels for their initial assessment and support them in developing their skills further.
* Advise and assist learners in seeking appropriate and relevant employment opportunities upon resettlement.
* Maintain regular communications via radio net in accordance with Local Security Strategy (LSS).
* Supervise, manage and control prisoners decently, safely and securely whilst carrying out all activities.
* Understand, apply and conform to national and local policies.
* Establish, develop and maintain professional relationships with prisoners and staff.
* Attend and contribute to relevant meetings as required.
The duties/responsibilities listed above describe the post as it is at present and is not intended to be exhaustive. The job holder is expected to accept reasonable alterations and additional tasks of a similar level that may be necessary. Significant adjustments may require re-examination under the Job Evaluation Scheme and shall be discussed in the first instance with the job holder.
An ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence through the medium of English or (where specified in Wales) Welsh.
Behaviours and Selection
We\'ll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
* Communicating and Influencing
* Managing a Quality Service
* Leadership
* Working Together
This vacancy is using Success Profiles and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths and Experience.
Security and Nationality
Security: Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard checks.
Nationality requirements: This job is broadly open to the following groups: UK nationals; nationals of the Republic of Ireland; nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK; nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS); and other listed categories. Further information on nationality requirements is available.
Working for the Civil Service
The Civil Service Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition. The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. We run a Disability Confident Scheme and offer a Redeployment Interview Scheme for eligible civil servants.
Diversity and Inclusion
The Civil Service is committed to attracting, retaining and developing talent. See the Civil Service People Plan and Diversity and Inclusion Strategy for more information.
Benefits
Salary: £33,275, with an employer contribution towards a Civil Service pension. Benefits include access to learning and development, flexible working options, inclusive culture, a Civil Service pension with employer contribution of 28.97%, annual leave, public holidays, and more. For more information please visit the Candidate Information Page.
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