Retail Instructor in Aylesbury

The job holder will be responsible for ensuring the successful operation of the prison retail outlet which is open to the public. They will focus on training, supervising and developing prisoner "employees" by building effective, appropriate and supportive relationships, managing them proactively and promoting the decency agenda. They will apply safer custody practices, comply with national and local security standards, and be responsible for productivity, good order and hygiene within the outlet area. The role contributes to improving prisoners' employability, reducing re‑offending and maintaining a positive income stream. This is a non‑operational job in an establishment with no line management responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and motivate prisoners to work with customers, including the public to deliver a quality, knowledgeable service and produce quality food and drink.
• Promote and drive forward the sale of services, food and manufactured products from both local and national sources.
• Build a customer base and continually improve turnover and gross profit.
• Supervise and drive forward the local income generation and business strategy, while creating links with internal and external organisations to deliver a community based facility and carry out necessary tasks required for adherence to legal and associated protocols.
• Induct prisoners to the Retail Outlet.
• Assess and evaluate skills of prisoners including National Vocational Qualification levels 1 & 2 and other relevant industry recognised qualifications.
• Undertake the registration, supervision, monitoring, assessment and accreditation of learners in accordance with awarding body requirements.
• Liaise with key contracted partners.
• Supervise and maintain discipline of prisoners receiving training, education or work experience.
• Responsible for performance, motivation, discipline, appraisal and development of prisoners.
• 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.
• Carry out prisoner searches on their entry and exit of the training room/workshop.
• Log attendance and approve prisoner hours worked and wages including recording piece work for individual prisoners in certain workshops.
• Carry out fabric checks of work areas and maintain security of locks, bolts and bars used in these areas.
• Contribute to prisoner reports including parole, sentence planning and Individual Learning Plan.
• Complete regime monitoring information and update prisoner training records.
• Log any tool/equipment faults, which require maintenance and repair of tools.
• Conduct risk and health and safety assessments on consumables under Safer Custody guidelines.
• Order materials and estimate usage in order to meet work learning targets.
• Participate in self‑audit and in achieving Service Delivery Indicators (SDIs).
• Complete administration activities to support the smooth running of the workshop.
• Open up individual learning paths for learner and keep them updated.
• Locate individual learners' Maths and English levels for their initial assessment and support them in developing their skills further.
• Advise and assist learners in seeking appropriate and relevant employment opportunities upon resettlement.

Hybrid Working

The MoJ offers Hybrid Working arrangements where business need allows. This is an informal, non‑contractual form of flexible working that blends working from your base location, different MoJ sites and / or from home. This role can only be worked in the UK and not overseas. Arrangements will be discussed and agreed with the successful candidate and subject to regular review.

Qualifications

• Level 2 certificate in Food Preparation and Cooking or equivalent City and Guilds 7061/7062 or equivalent; and either have attained higher qualifications or be working towards them as noted.
• Staff can work towards a relevant vocational qualification such as level 3 or already hold formal qualifications in catering e.g. City and Guilds 7063 or NVQ level 3.
• Additionally, they must hold a Food Hygiene Certificate level 3 (intermediate level).
• They are required to be familiar with all current health, safety and hygiene related regulations for working in a kitchen environment.
• Refresher training in Food Safety (HACCP) should be completed at 3‑year intervals.
• Hold or be working towards a Vocational qualification at level 2 in Retail.
• Knowledge of accreditation process including the Qualification and Credit Framework.
• Committed to gaining an assessor award required by relevant Awarding Bodies, within one year.
• When transferring to a Young Persons establishment the job holder will be required to successfully undertake an assessment to demonstrate suitability to work with Young People.

Benefits

The holiday year runs from 1 March. Leave entitlement is calculated on a pro‑rata basis. You are entitled to 9 days (66 hours 36 minutes) for bank, public and privilege holidays. The Civil Service offers a choice of two pension schemes, giving you the flexibility to choose the pension that suits you best. HMPPS supports flexible working arrangements subject to completion of a satisfactory probationary period.