Overview
The job holder will be responsible for instructing and training prisoners by building effective, appropriate and supportive relationships, managing them in a proactive manner and promoting the decency agenda. Contributes to sentence planning and reducing reoffending. Applies safer custody practices and complies with national and local security standards. Responsible for high level of security, productivity, good order and hygiene within workshop areas. This is a non-operational job in an establishment with no line management responsibilities.
Responsibilities, Activities and Duties
* Deliver training to prisoners in life skills to cover the establishment\'s needs and aspirations in working towards gaining industry recognised accreditations.
* Maintain and update learner records including their Individual Learning Plan accordingly.
* Assess and evaluate skills of prisoners including OCN Qualifications Entry level and level 1 and other relevant industry recognised qualifications.
* Liaise with Headquarters Learning and Skills staff where required.
* Undertake the registration, supervision, monitoring, assessment and accreditation of learners in accordance with awarding body requirements.
* Maintain awarding body quality standards and contribute towards internal and external verification as required.
* Set learning aims and learning goals, reviewing and providing feedback on prisoner progress.
* Provide support and advice on career opportunities for area of work.
* Induct prisoners to the workshop/area of work and train them in aspects such as health and safety, COSHH, machinery and tools usage.
* Undertake other instructor tasks including: 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 ACCT forms, VRIRs and SIRs when required and contribute to IEP reports.
* Carry out prisoner searches on 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.
* Complete regime monitoring information and update prisoner training records.
* Log any tool/equipment faults, which require maintenance and repair of tools.
* 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.
* Participate in self-audit and in achieving Service Delivery Indicators (SDIs).
* Complete administration activities to support the smooth running of the workshop.
* Open up individual learning paths for learners and keep them updated.
* Locate individual learners\' literacy and numeracy levels for their initial assessment and support them in developing their skills further.
* 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.
* Understand, apply and conform to national and local policies.
* Establish, develop and maintain professional relationships with prisoners and staff.
* Attend and contribute to relevant meetings as required.
Qualifications and Experience
* Essential Experience: Will be able to demonstrate at least 2 years relevant vocational experience.
* Technical Requirements: Staff can work towards or hold qualifications in Developing Sound and Audio Skills; knowledge of accreditation process including the Qualification and Credit Framework; committed to gaining an assessor award required by relevant Awarding Bodies within one year; when transferring to a Young Persons establishment, the job holder will be required to undertake an assessment to demonstrate suitability to work with Young People.
* Behavioural Competencies: Leadership; Communicating and Influencing; Working Together; Managing a Quality Service.
* Other Requirements: An ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence through English or Welsh (in Wales as specified). DBS Enhanced level of security checks; willingness to undertake security and identity checks prior to taking up post; eligibility for Civil Service reforms as applicable.
Additional Information
* Hybrid Working: MoJ offers hybrid working arrangements where business need allows. Arrangements are informal, non-contractual and subject to regular review. Location will be discussed on offer.
* Hours and Leave: Standard full-time hours are 37 per week (unpaid breaks). Annual leave, bank/public/privilege holidays and pension options are described in the employment terms.
* Eligibility and Employment Checks: All candidates are subject to security and identity checks prior to taking up post; external candidates have probation; civil service recruitment principles apply. The Civil Service Code applies to behavior expectations.
* Diversity and Inclusion: The Civil Service is committed to fairness and inclusion; MoJ provides adjustments for candidates with disabilities and supports a veterans initiative and redeployment opportunities where applicable.
The duties/responsibilities listed describe the post as it is at present and are not exhaustive. The job holder is expected to accept reasonable alterations and additional tasks of a similar level as necessary. Details will be discussed with the successful candidate(s) at offer stage.
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