Prisoner Services Assistant - Fixed term 6 months
Vacancy Type Temporary/Fixed Term
Duration 6 months
Location HMP Dumfries
Pay Band B
Closing Date
25/07/2025, 12:00
Hours of work Normal Office Hours
Full or Part Time Full-Time
Weekly Hours 35
Job Purpose
The post holder will holder will provide an effective and efficient canteen (tuck shop style) service to the prisoner population, adhering to strict guidelines and deadlines, accurately processing and bagging individual orders in preparation for delivery to residential areas. The post holder may be required to cover the General Administration Assistant as highlighted by management.This role will have prisoner contact.
Responsibilities
Contribute to the delivery of an effective and efficient canteen service in accordance to agreed timescales. The post holder will be required to undertake manual handling duties on a daily basis, in a warehouse type vicinity.
Prepare and check canteen sheets for accuracy and process orders through an electronic point of sale system.
Accurately pick, charge and seal prisoner's canteen orders, in preparation to deliver to residential areas within strict deadlines.
Balance canteen sales through the electronic point of sales system daily, ensuring all monetary deductions are accurate.
Receive and check weekly stock delivery and input onto stock management software. Effective stock management, rotation and reconciliation including physical stock check.
As part of a multi-functional team you will be required to perform other tasks/relief cover as specified by Office/Finance Manager.
Person Specification
SPS recruitment and selection practice is based on the fundamentals of our Competencies for Success Framework. This identifies behaviours and standards required both of applicants seeking to join us, and our staff in their respective roles. Assessment of specific behaviours, of which there are eight, will be determined by the role you are applying for. Whilst it is unlikely you will be assessed on all of them, you will be assessed on those identified as key to role.
Qualification Requirements
Essential - Minimum of 2 National 5 qualifications, including English and Maths or equivalent qualifications or relevant job experience
Desirable - Holds full UK driving licence
Knowledge, Skills and Experience Requirements
Essential - Sound knowledge and experience of stock control
Essential - Competent and experienced in the use of ICT tools, including Microsoft Office packages
Essential - Ability to analyse, interpret and report on a range of information. Excellent numeracy skills and attention to detail
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