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

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HM Prison and Probation Service

6d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior, Mid & Senior Level
  • Education & Teaching
    Facilities Management

AI generated summary

  • You must confidently communicate in English or Welsh (in Wales) to fulfill all spoken aspects of the role.
  • You will train prisoners, manage schedules, assess skills, ensure safety, conduct searches, maintain workshop security, log attendance, and support product quality and development.

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 salary for the position?

The salary for this position is £31,995.

Is there a pension scheme available?

Yes, HM Prison & Probation Service contributes £9,268 towards a Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.

What qualifications are required to apply for this job?

The job description does not specify particular qualifications, but relevant experience in engineering or teaching in a workshop setting would be beneficial.

Will I have direct management responsibilities?

No, this is a non-operational role with no line management responsibilities.

Is there a training component to this job?

Yes, the job holder will be responsible for inducting and training prisoners in various aspects, including health and safety, machinery, and tools usage.

What kind of environment will I be working in?

You will be working in a secure custodial setting, supervising prisoners in a technical production workshop.

Are there opportunities for professional development?

Yes, the role includes access to learning and development resources.

What benefits are offered besides salary?

Benefits include annual leave, public holidays, flexible working options, and a Civil Service pension with significant employer contributions.

What kind of evaluations are part of the role?

The job holder will assess and evaluate the skills of prisoners up to national qualification standards.

How does the selection process work?

The selection process uses Success Profiles to assess Behaviours, Strengths, and Experience during interviews and assessments.

Are there any nationality restrictions for this position?

Yes, the job is broadly open to UK nationals, certain Commonwealth nationals, and nationals of EU countries with settled or pre-settled status, among others.

Will I need to undergo background checks?

Yes, successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check and baseline personnel security standard checks.

How can I contact the recruitment team for more information?

You can email the SSCL Recruitment Enquiries Team at Moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@gov.sscl.com or call 0845 241 5358.

HM Prison and Probation Service

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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.