Overview
The job holder will be a Prison Officer who will have additional specialist Physical Education Instructor training to carry out this job. They will supervise and support prisoners in a secure custodial setting, ensuring all services are provided to a high standard and that security and control are maintained at all times. They will also be deployed as a Supervising Officer where required. This is an operational job with no line management; however they will have supervisory responsibilities for staff.
Responsibilities, Activities and Duties
* Initiate, develop and deliver physical education programmes and activities for prisoners. Customise programmes for individual prisoners as appropriate.
* Deliver gym inductions including health and safety and equipment usage.
* Deliver pre-planned accredited education activities and manual handling training to prisoners, adhering to Office for Standards in Education (OFSTED) guidelines.
* Interview and allocate prisoners onto courses. Carry out initial risk and health assessment of prisoners and liaise with healthcare to ensure that they receive a medical check-up where required and assist with the rehabilitation of sports injuries.
* Regularly review Individual Learning Plans (ILPS) set and monitor targets to challenge prisoners.
* Have regular contact with awarding bodies regarding courses and certification.
* Identify opportunities for and manage prisoners\' participation in external activities, events and award schemes.
* Act as internal verifier for internal courses.
* Provide fitness training for staff and contribute to "Well Being" Days.
* Conduct regular equipment checks and maintain logs.
* Order new equipment when required and ensure all repairs are completed on existing equipment.
* Undertake other tasks including:
o Supervise, manage and control prisoners decently, lawfully, safely and securely whilst carrying out all activities.
o Exercise the powers of a Constable.
o Conduct searches on prisoners, staff and visitors as required.
o Undertake external escorts.
o Undertakes "first on scene" incident response.
o Maintain and update systems in line with local agreements.
o Prepare relevant documentation for managers for verification/quality checking purposes.
o Attend and contribute to relevant meetings as required.
o Complete and update Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan.
o Establish, develop and maintain professional relationships with prisoners and staff.
o Understand and comply with national/local policies and legislation.
* When required act as a Supervising Officer as per the following job descriptions:
o SO : Safe, Decent and Secure / YP
o SO : Operations / YP
o SO : Special Unit
o SO : Category A Escorts
o SO : Nights / YP
o SO : Regime
o SO : PEI
Working Arrangements
* The MoJ offers Hybrid Working arrangements where business need allows. This is an informal, non-contractual form of flexible working that blends working from your base location, different MoJ sites and/or from home. Some roles will not be suitable for Hybrid Working. Arrangements will be discussed and agreed with the successful candidate(s) and subject to regular review.
* For nationally advertised roles, the successful candidate(s) will be appointed to a MoJ office location, which may include their nearest Justice Collaboration Centre or Justice Satellite Office. This will be discussed and agreed on the completion of pre-employment checks.
* Standard full time working hours are 37 hours per week excluding breaks which are unpaid. All applications for part-time, flexible and job-sharing working patterns will be considered in accordance with the HMPPS\' Flexible Working policy.
Additional Information
* If you are a current NPS employee, this vacancy may be available on a Loan basis for up to 2 years. The Loan/Secondment is subject to the approval of the selected candidate\'s Business Unit, which should be obtained before confirmation of appointment.
* This role requires working regular unsocial hours as part of the normal shift commitment and a 20% payment will be paid in addition to your basic pay to recognise this. Unsocial hours are those hours outside 0700 - 1900hrs Monday to Friday and including working evenings, nights, weekends and Bank/Public holidays.
An ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence through the medium of English or Welsh (where specified in Wales).
Behaviours
* Delivering at Pace
* Leadership
* Communicating and Influencing
* Working Together
* Managing a Quality Service
Essential Experience
* Must be competent in custodial procedures, including dynamic risk assessments.
Technical requirements
* Successful completion of POELT and probation period
* Must have passed Physical Education Instruction Pre-selection assessment
* Must be trained in restraint techniques
* Must have completed Physical Education Instruction qualification or, if successful on interview, must successfully complete the Physical Education Instruction qualification, and must also pass a fitness test
* 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.
Hours and Benefits
* Hours of Work (Unsocial Hours) Allowances: 37 hour working week (standard). HMPPS Staff on closed pay structures only. Additional Conditioned Hours Pensionable (ACHP). Staff moving from a closed 39 hour pay structure will be eligible for the two protected pensionable additional committed hours (ACHP). They will work a 39 hour week consisting of the standard 37 hour week and a further 2 additional hours (ACHP) paid at plain time pensionable rate. Unsocial Hours Working: this role requires working regular unsocial hours and a 17% payment will be paid in addition to your basic pay to recognise this. Unsocial hours are those hours outside 0700 - 1900hrs Monday to Friday and include working evenings, nights, weekends and Bank/Public holidays.
* Annual Leave: The holiday year runs from 1 March. If you work a non standard work pattern your leave entitlement may be expressed in either hours or days as appropriate. Leave entitlement is calculated on a pro-rata basis and you will be advised of your actual entitlement on appointment. Bank, Public and Privilege Holidays: You are entitled to 9 days (66 hours 36 minutes) in recognition of bank, public and privilege holidays. These hours are added to your annual leave allowance. There is a requirement to work some public and bank holidays subject to your shift pattern and the operational needs of the establishment.
* Pension: The Civil Service offers a choice of two pension schemes, giving you the flexibility to choose the pension that suits you best.
Work Life Balance: HM Prison & Probation Service (HMPPS) is keen to encourage alternative working arrangements. Work life balance provides greater opportunities for staff to work more flexibly wherever managers and establishments can accommodate requests to do so. HMPPS offers flexible working subject to completion of a satisfactory probationary period.
Note: Diversity, inclusion and veterans initiatives are referenced in the original description for compliance; these sections are retained as part of the information provided.
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