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HMP The Mount - SPI: Engineering Aluminium Windows Double Glazing(Ref: 91128)

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HM Prison and Probation Service

13d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior & Mid Level
  • Consulting
    Education & Teaching
  • Hereford

AI generated summary

  • You must confidently fulfill all spoken aspects of the role in English or Welsh (if specified in Wales).
  • You will train and supervise prisoners, manage work schedules, ensure safety, conduct assessments, maintain equipment, and oversee quality while supporting individual learning needs.

Requirements

  • An ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence through the medium of English or (where specified in Wales) Welsh.

Responsibilities

  • May participate in the selection process of prisoners for the workshop/area of work.
  • Induct prisoners to the workshop/area of work and train them in aspects such as health and safety, Control of Substance Hazardous to health (COSHH), machinery and tools usage.
  • Provide support for prisoners where required; tailor learning and training requirements to individual needs.
  • Set work schedules and manage targets/quality standards, maintaining delivery of contractual arrangements.
  • Assess and evaluate skills of prisoners up to national qualification standards.
  • Supervise and maintain discipline of prisoners within workshop/area of work, responsible for performance, motivation, discipline, appraisal and development of prisoners.
  • Maintain regular communications via radio net in accordance with Local Security Strategy (LSS).
  • 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.
  • Will conduct a metal detector scan or rub down search of prisoners attending and leaving their own workshops.
  • Provide quality assurance against product specification.
  • Log attendance and approve prisoner hours worked and wages including recording piece work where appropriate.
  • Carry out fabric and tool checks of workshops and maintain security of areas, logging any tool/equipment faults. Undertake planned maintenance programme on 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 relating to the workshop/area of work and specialist areas.
  • Request materials and estimate usage in order to meet work targets.
  • Initiate product development reviews to maintain workshop/area of work output levels, and to provide variety of work and experience for prisoners.
  • Participate in self-audit and in achieving Service Delivery Indicators (SDIs).
  • Complete administration activities to support the smooth running of the workshop.

FAQs

What is the main responsibility of the job holder in this position?

The main responsibility of the job holder is to provide knowledge and skills to prisoners in a technical production environment, helping them improve their employment prospects upon release and reducing reoffending.

What are the essential qualifications required for this role?

The job description does not explicitly list required qualifications, but experience in teaching, instructing, or supervising in a technical or production environment, especially related to engineering and health and safety protocols, would be beneficial.

Will there be opportunities for professional development?

Yes, the position offers access to learning and development opportunities to enhance skills and knowledge.

What are the working hours for this role?

The job description does not specify working hours, but it implies a structured schedule will be set to manage targets and quality standards in the workshop.

What kind of environment will I be working in?

You will be working in a secure custodial setting, supervising and instructing prisoners in a workshop focused on engineering aluminium windows and double glazing.

What does the salary package include?

The salary package includes a base salary of £31,995, along with a Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme contribution of £9,268 and other benefits such as annual leave and public holidays.

Is experience in a correctional facility required for this position?

While not explicitly stated, experience in a correctional facility may be advantageous due to the secure and specialized nature of the work environment.

Will I be responsible for managing prisoners' conduct?

Yes, the job holder will supervise and maintain discipline among prisoners in the workshop, ensuring a secure and productive environment.

Can I apply if I am not a UK national?

Yes, but the position is open to specific groups including nationals of the Republic of Ireland, Commonwealth countries with the right to work in the UK, EU nationals with settled status, and certain other categories.

What tasks are involved in the role related to health and safety?

The job holder will be responsible for inducting prisoners in health and safety protocols, conducting risk assessments, and maintaining safety standards in the workshop.

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Mission & Purpose

The Prison and Probation Service in the UK is responsible for the management of prisons and the supervision of offenders in the community. Their ultimate mission is to protect the public by reducing reoffending and ensuring offenders are safely and securely managed. Their purpose is to support rehabilitation, provide opportunities for offenders to reform, and ensure they are prepared for successful reintegration into society. The service is committed to maintaining safety, security, and effectiveness in the criminal justice system.