This position is based at HM PRISON CHELMSFORD CHELMSFORD, CM2 6LQ Job Summary Please refer to Job Description Overview Job description Job holders within this Group Profile will instruct and supervise prisoners, ensuring they are engaged in meaningful activity. This is a non-operational prisoner facing role with no line management responsibilities. Characteristics Typical Tasks Associated With This Group Profile Include: Supervise 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 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 Open up Individual Learning Paths for the learners and keep them updated 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. Job Descriptions Relating To This Group Profile The post is non-rotational and will be required to carry out one of the job descriptions within their area of expertise. A sample list of job descriptions is attached below. Vocational Instructor : Hairdresser Vocational Instructor : Fork Lift Truck Vocational Instructor : PICTA Vocational Instructor : Industrial Cleaning Vocational Instructor : Motor Mechanics Vocational Instructor : Vehicle Maintenance and Valeting Vocational Instructor : Bricklaying Vocational Instructor : Construction Vocational Instructor : Meat Preparation Butcher Vocational Instructor : Media Vocational Instructor : Painting and Decorating Vocational Instructor : Storybook Dads Vocational Instructor : Retail Outlet Vocational Instructor : Healthy Living Vocational Instructor : Life Skills Instructor Vocational Instructor : Stonemasonry Essential Skills/ Qualifications/ Accreditation/ Registration Staff can work towards the essential qualification When transferring to a Young Persons establishment the job holder will be required to successfully undertake an assessment to demonstrate suitability to work with Young People An ability to fulfil 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 working week (standard). Behaviours Leadership Communicating and Influencing Working Together Managing a Quality Service Technical Requirements Hold the relevant Assessor qualification or be willing to obtain it within 6 months of appointment to the role Either hold or complete specific training to hold qualifications required for area of specialism which are outlined in the individual job description Technical Requirements Hold the relevant Assessor qualification or be willing to obtain it within 6 months of appointment to the role Either hold or complete specific training to hold qualifications required for area of specialism which are outlined in the individual job description Person specification Please Refer To Job Description Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Communicating and Influencing Managing a Quality Service Working Together Developing Self and Others Leadership Changing and Improving Alongside your salary of £33,275, HM Prison & Probation Service contributes £9,639 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. Access to learning and development A working environment that supports a range of flexible working options to enhance your work life balance A working culture which encourages inclusion and diversity A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97% Annual Leave Public Holidays Season Ticket Advance For more information about the recruitment process, benefits and allowances and answers to general queries, please click the below link which will direct you to our Candidate Information Page. Link: https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths and Experience. https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths and Experience. Security Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks. Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) 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) (opens in a new window) nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020 Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window) Working for the Civil Service The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window). The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window). The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. Diversity and Inclusion The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window). This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative. Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records. Contact point for applicants Job Contact : Name : SSCL Recruitment Enquiries Team Email : moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk Telephone : 0345 241 5358 Recruitment team Email : moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk Further information Appointment to the Civil Service is governed by the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles. If you feel a department has breached the requirement of the Recruitment Principles and would like to raise this, please contact SSCL (Moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@gov.sscl.com) in the first instance. If the role has been advertised externally (outside of the Civil Service) and you are not satisfied with the response, you may bring your complaint to the Commission. For further information on bringing a complaint to the Civil Service Commission please visit their web pages: http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/civil-service-recruitment/complaints https://jobs.justice.gov.uk/careers/JobDetail/10280?entityId=10280