This is a non‑operational instructional role within a secure custodial establishment. The holder will teach, instruct and supervise prisoners in a technical production environment, aiming to develop their employability and reduce reoffending.
Responsibilities
* Participate in the selection process of prisoners for the workshop/area of work.
* Induct prisoners into the workshop/area of work and train them in health and safety, COSHH, machinery and tools usage.
* Provide support for prisoners, tailoring learning and training to individual needs.
* Set work schedules and manage targets/quality standards, maintaining delivery of contractual arrangements.
* Assess and evaluate skills of prisoners to national qualification standards.
* Supervise and maintain discipline of prisoners within the workshop/area of work, responsible for performance, motivation, discipline, appraisal and development.
* Maintain regular communications via radio net in accordance with Local Security Strategy (LSS).
* Open and complete ACCT, VRIR and SIR forms and contribute to IEP reports as required.
* Conduct metal detector scans or rub‑down searches of prisoners attending and leaving the workshop.
* Log attendance, approve prisoner hours worked and wages, and record piece work where appropriate.
* Carry out fabric and tool checks, maintain security of areas, log tool/equipment faults and engage in planned maintenance of machinery.
* Contribute to prisoner reports including parole and sentence planning.
* Complete regime monitoring information and update prisoner training records.
* Contribute to Health and Safety risk assessments for the workshop/area of work and specialist areas.
* Request materials and estimate usage to meet work targets.
* Initiate product development reviews to maintain output levels and provide variety of work and experience for prisoners.
* Participate in self‑audit and the achievement of Service Delivery Indicators (SDIs).
* Complete administrative activities to support the smooth running of the workshop.
Experience, Ability & Technical Requirements
* Relevant work experience in a specialist field.
* Prior supervisory experience preferred.
* Experience using industrial standard machinery and equipment.
* Ability to fulfill spoken aspects of the role in English (and Welsh where specified).
* Basic maths and basic English skills.
* Currently hold or be prepared to work towards Level 3 (or equivalent) in a related subject.
* May be a qualified NVQ assessor.
* When transferring to a Young Persons establishment, must successfully demonstrate suitability to work with young people.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
This post is broadly open to the following groups:
* UK nationals
* Nationals of the Republic of Ireland
* Nationals of Commonwealth countries with the right to work in the UK
* Nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members with settled or pre‑settled status
* Nationalities with valid applications for settled or pre‑settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme
* Individuals with limited or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
* Turkish nationals and certain family members with accrued right to work in the Civil Service
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