Job Title:Prison Trainer - Textiles
Location:HMP Millsike
Salary:From £28,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
Contract Type:Permanent
Hours of Work:Full-time 38.5 hours per week (MondayFriday, 8:00 AM5:30 PM, with either Monday morning or Monday afternoon off)
Role & Client Overview:
Our client is aleading provider of prison education and vocational training, committed torehabilitation through skills development. Their structuredworkshop programmeshelp individuals gainpractical industry skills,boost confidence, andprepare for meaningful employmentupon release.
As aTextiles & Production Skills Instructor, you will lead abusy textile workshopwithin a secure setting, managing daily operations whilecoaching and mentoring up to 35 learnersin skills such assewing, embroidery, mending, and tailoring. Your work willpromote rehabilitation, personal growth, and employability, making a real difference in individuals futures.
Key Responsibilities:
* Supervise and manage the textile workshop, ensuring a safe, structured, and productive working environment.
* Train and guide learnersin a variety of textile-related skills, including sewing, embroidery, repairs, and tailoring.
* Foster a positive learning environment, motivating learners to develop employability skills and work ethics.
* Set and monitor production targets, ensuring deadlines and quality standards are met.
* Ensure strict adherence to health, safety, and security regulations, conducting risk assessments and managing tools appropriately.
* Manage stock, oversee procurement, and maintain accurate inventory records.
* Work closely with Work & Skills Coaches and prison staffto support individual learning and rehabilitation plans.
* Maintain detailed records of attendance, work completed, and progress made.
Essential/Desirable Criteria:
Essential:
* Experience intextile-related work(e.g., sewing, embroidery, tailoring, or repairs).
* Proven ability tosupervise, train, and motivatea team in a structured environment.
* Strong understanding ofhealth & safety protocolsin an industrial or workshop setting.
* Ability tomaintain strict security proceduresand manage tools safely in line with prison regulations.
* Strong communication, organisation, and problem-solving skills.
Desirable:
* Experience intraining, coaching, or mentoringindividuals in a workshop or vocational setting.
* Understanding ofrestorative practicesto encourage accountability and rehabilitation.
* Experience working ina custodial, industrial, or educational environment.
Benefits:
This role is aunique opportunitytoinspire individuals, teach valuable skills, and contribute to rehabilitation effortsin a secure environment.
Our client offers arange of benefits, including:
* 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays.
* A paid volunteering dayeach year.
* Enhanced maternity schemeandwedding leave.
* Pension scheme and life assurance.
* Cycle to Work scheme.
* Employee Assistance Programmeand access to anonline wellbeing centre.
* Access to hundreds of discountsvia the Additions portal.
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