Production Instructor Mentor (Ref: 10623)

Overview

The job holder will provide supervision, knowledge and skills to prisoners in non-specialist workshops where no qualifications are being delivered and where the job holder is not deployed to train prisoners to gain qualifications. This role is non-operational with no line management responsibilities, but includes workshop and prisoner management responsibilities. It is a rotational role.

Note: This description is not for use in specialist workshops; for those roles the Specialist Production Instructor should be used.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the selection process of prisoners for the workshop.
• Induct prisoners to the workshop/area of work and train them in health and safety, COSHH, machinery and tools usage; ensure all tools, equipment and raw materials are safe, secure and properly accounted for.
• Provide support for prisoners; tailor learning and training requirements to individual needs. Set work schedules and manage targets/quality standards, maintaining delivery of contractual arrangements.
• Supervise, manage and control prisoners safely and securely; take responsibility for performance, motivation, discipline, appraisal and development. Conduct metal detector scans or rub-down searches as required.
• Initiate product development reviews to maintain workshop output levels and provide variety of work and experience for prisoners.
• Contribute to risk and health and safety assessments related to the workshop/area of work and any specialist areas.
• Contribute to prisoner reports, parole and sentence planning, Assessment Care in Custody & Teamwork (ACCT) and Security Information Reports (SIRs) by providing information to case managers; open and complete ACCT forms, Violence Reduction Incident Reports (VRIR) and SIRs when required; contribute to Incentive Earned Privileges (IEP) reports.
• Contribute to prisoner reports including parole and sentence planning, regime monitoring information and update prisoner training records.
• Maintain regular communications via radio net in accordance with Local Security Strategy (LSS).
• Request materials and estimate usage to meet work targets while providing quality assurance against product specification.
• Log attendance and approve prisoner hours worked and wages, including recording piece work where appropriate.
• Attend and contribute to relevant meetings as required. Provide administrative support for workshop activities and prepare relevant documentation for managers; maintain and update systems in line with local agreements.

Qualifications and Requirements

Essential Skills/Qualifications/Accreditation/Registration: None

Hours and Working Arrangements

37 hour working week. Unsocial hours: Working outside 07:00–19:00 Monday to Friday; evenings, nights, weekends and public holidays may be required and paid at the current organisation rate where applicable.

Behaviours

• Leadership
• Communicating and Influencing
• Working Together
• Managing a Quality Service

Security and Nationality

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal records check. People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard checks. This job is broadly open to UK nationals, Irish nationals, qualifying Commonwealth nationals, relevant EU/EEA nationals and their family members with settled or pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme, and others as described in the original job description.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary: £28,122 plus £8,146 towards Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Benefits include access to learning and development, flexible working options, inclusive culture, Civil Service pension with 28.97% employer contribution, annual leave, public holidays, and season ticket loan options. For more information about recruitment and benefits, see the Official Candidate Information Page.