Job Description
The job holder will be responsible for providing supervision, knowledge, and skills to prisoners in a specialist workshop to improve their employment prospects on release with a view to reducing reoffending.
The job holder will ensure that all services are provided to a high standard and that security and control is maintained at all times. The job holder will be able to teach prisoners towards achieving nationally recognized qualifications and may be supported by external organizations such as local colleges.
Responsibilities
* 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.
* Set work schedules and manage targets/quality standards, maintaining delivery of contractual arrangements.
* Assess and evaluate skills of prisoners up to national qualification standards.
* Supervise and maintain discipline of prisoners within the workshop/area of work, responsible for performance, motivation, discipline, appraisal, and development of prisoners.
Requirements
* Must have relevant work experience in a specialist field.
* Preferable for the candidate to have some supervisory experience.
* Should have experience of using industrial standard machinery and equipment.
* Currently holds or be prepared to work towards Level 3 or equivalent in a related subject.
Essential Skills/Qualifications/Accreditation/Registration
May be a qualified NVQ assessor. An ability to fulfill all spoken aspects of the role with confidence through the medium of English or (where specified in Wales) Welsh.
Hours of Work and Allowances
37 hour week.
Behaviours
* Making Effective Decisions.
* Communicating and Influencing.
* Working Together.
* Managing a Quality Service.
* Developing Self and Others.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. We are committed to making the Civil Service a great place to work for everyone.
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