At a Glance
- Tasks: Supervise and mentor prisoners in maintenance projects, promoting rehabilitation and positive change.
- Company: Join a supportive team at HMP Woodhill, part of Gov Facilities Services Limited.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25 days holiday, private GP access, and a competitive salary with additional perks.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse and inclusive workplace focused on safety and career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of prisoners while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in project management and supervising staff; trade qualifications are a plus.
The predicted salary is between 36066 - 36066 £ per year.
Position: CRED Supervisor
Location: HMP Woodhill-MK4 4DA
Salary: £36,066.96 with 5% shift allowance
Contract: Full time - Fixed Term Contract-12 Months
We are seeking a dedicated CRED Supervisor individual to join our team at HMP Woodhill, a High Security & Adult/Male prison. Join a team that is more than just a group of colleagues - we work Monday to Sunday as a supportive and driven family, working together to create a safe and nurturing environment.
As a CRED Supervisor you will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced and passionate colleagues who vary from Plumbers, Electricians, Carpenters, Painters, to Cleaners, and Administrators, all dedicated to making a positive difference, providing a safe and secure environment for all.
As a CRED Supervisor, you will offer mentorship to others, working collaboratively with them to achieve objectives and overcome challenges. You will be a guardian who advocates for fair treatment and opportunity for all; utilising your experience and calm nature to build, advocate for and implement projects where prisoner rehabilitation is supported by the chance to undertake maintenance works within the prison estate.
If you can work alongside, encourage and empower specially chosen prisoners to make a physical difference to their environments, we encourage you to apply for this compelling opportunity and join us in our mission to promote rehabilitation and positive change.
We are looking for a CRED Supervisor with a combination of:
- Understanding of prisons and the prisoner working systems or a willingness to learn - Desirable
- Understanding of how to use tools and equipment to complete small scale refurbishments - Essential
- Knowledge of working safely and putting health and safety principles into practice - Essential
- Experience in managing small scale refurbishments and projects - Essential
- Experience of supervising staff - Essential
- Self-motivated with a positive 'can do' approach to work - Desirable
- Experience managing relationships with various stakeholders - Desirable
- Trade or building qualification of some description such as carpentry, painting and decorating, plumbing or electrics - Desirable
- If you don't hold a trade or building qualification, demonstrable experience is essential
If this sounds like you, we'd like to hear from you. Explore a varied and rewarding career at GFSL. Joining us is your chance to help ensure prisons are secure and safe for prisoners and prison staff alike, and to play your part in helping prisoners reintegrate into society.
Holidays are 25 days per year plus Bank Holidays, and a range of non-contractual benefits are provided. These range from Death in Service at 4x salary, to access to private GP consultations and an Employee Assistance Programme that offers counselling and information services for preventative care and to help employees in a crisis. There are also a range of financial reward mechanisms and access to retailer discounts.
You will find a strong focus on safety, a supportive, inclusive workplace, a competitive benefits package, and real opportunity to build your skills and progress. Explore facilities careers where you can make a difference.
Pride In People. We're passionate about promoting greater diversity and creating a workplace and culture where all of our employees have a voice that is heard, feel a sense of belonging and are empowered to be their true selves. We recognise the value that every single employee brings to the organisation. Everyone's needs at work are different and we are committed to doing our best to satisfy these differences whilst ensuring consistency and fairness for all.
Future Plans. GFSL has been notified by its shareholder (MOJ) that the provision of FM Services will in future be delivered by the private sector. This means that following a successful procurement process, GFSL's services will complete transfer to a private sector provider/providers no sooner than August 2027.
Prisoner Worker Supervisor employer: Gov Facility Services Ltd (GFSL)
At Gov Facilities Services Limited (GFSL), we pride ourselves on being more than just an employer; we are a community dedicated to making a meaningful impact within the prison system. Located at HMP Woodhill, our supportive and inclusive work culture fosters collaboration among diverse teams, providing ample opportunities for personal and professional growth. With a competitive benefits package, including generous holiday allowances and access to wellness resources, GFSL is committed to ensuring that every employee feels valued and empowered to contribute to our mission of rehabilitation and positive change.
Contact Details:
Gov Facility Services Ltd (GFSL) Recruitment Team
