Job Purpose
The post holder will be responsible for the effective management and development of those in our care within the context of vocational training and employment. They will support those in our care in gaining nationally recognised qualifications aimed at improving their employment prospects on release Responsibilities Maintain security and discipline in the workplace by the monitoring of tool issue, rub down searches and searches of the workplace meeting security standards set by National policy Ensure effective use of resources including budget, prisoner numbers, wages, materials, and equipment with functional areas Ensure effective maintenance of machinery and equipment is carried out in accordance with regulations Responsible for ensuring a safe environment for all women, young people, adults and staff, compliant with relevant standards through the application of regular Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment 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 Served a recognised apprenticeship in Fabrication & Welding & achieved accredited qualifications at SVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds equivalent. ESSENTIAL Hold either D32/D33 or equivalent (A1 or L & D9D (1)) or willing to work towards. ESSENTIAL Knowledge, Skills and Experience Requirements Experience of a diverse range of fabrication methods. ESSENTIAL Sound knowledge of Health and Safety Legislation, particularly in relation to Risk Assessments, Safe Systems of Work and Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations. ESSENTIAL A knowledge and understanding of the strategy for the management women and young people, Getting it Right for Every Child (GIRFEC) and the Vision for Young People in Custody. DESIRABLE Experience in using Microsoft Word, Excel and associated software packages. ESSENTIAL Behaviour Requirements Listen & Communicate Relationships & Collaboration Selection method 1 Role Specific Test Selection method 2 Situational Judgement Test Selection method 3 Cognitive Ability Test Selection method 4 Group Exercise Selection method 5 Final Stage Interview