Prisoner Worker Supervisor in Hemel Hempstead

Position: CRED Supervisor

Location: HMP The Mount, Bovingdon, Hemel Hempstead HP3 0NZ

Salary: £36,066.96

Contract: Full time - Permanent

Responsibilities

• Work alongside experienced and passionate colleagues across various trades to support maintenance of the prison estate.
• Mentor and lead other members of the team, providing guidance and a supportive environment.
• Advocate for fair treatment and opportunities for all, ensuring rehabilitation projects give prisoners the chance to undertake maintenance work.
• Collaborate with colleagues to achieve objectives and overcome challenges.
• Support the smooth and safe operation of the prison by coordinating maintenance activities across the estate.

Qualifications

• Understanding of prisons and prisoner working systems, or willingness to learn (Desirable).
• Experience using tools and equipment to complete small‑scale refurbishments (Essential).
• Knowledge of health and safety principles and the ability to apply them in practice (Essential).
• Experience managing small‑scale refurbishments and projects (Essential).
• Experience supervising staff (Essential).
• Self‑motivated with a positive “can do” approach (Desirable).
• Experience managing relationships with various stakeholders (Desirable).
• Trade or building qualification in carpentry, painting and decorating, plumbing or electrics (Desirable); demonstrable experience also acceptable (Essential).

Benefits

Holidays: 25 days per year plus Bank Holidays. Additional benefits include:

• Death in Service at 4× salary.
• Access to private GP consultations.
• Employee Assistance Programme offering counselling and information services.
• Financial reward mechanisms and access to retailer discounts.