Motor Mechanics - Vocational Instructor (VI) in City of London

Overview

The job holder will be responsible for instructing and training prisoners by building effective, appropriate and supportive relationships through managing them in a proactive manner and promoting the decency agenda. Contributes to sentence planning and reducing reoffending. Applies safer custody practices and complies with national and local security standards. Responsible for high level of security, productivity, good order and hygiene within workshops areas. This is a non-operational job in an establishment with no line management responsibilities. This role is non-rotational.

Responsibilities, Activities and Duties

• Deliver training to prisoners in Motor Mechanics to cover both the establishment\\\’s needs and aspirations in working towards gaining industry recognised accreditations.
• Participate in the selection process of prisoners for the workshop/area of work undertaking prisoner learning need assessments.
• 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.
• Maintain and update learner records including their Individual Learning Plan accordingly.
• Assess and evaluate skills of prisoners including National Vocational Qualification levels 1 and 2 and other relevant industry recognised qualifications.
• Liaise with Headquarters Learning and Skills staff where required.
• undertake the registration, supervision, monitoring, assessment and accreditation of learners in accordance with awarding body requirements.
• Maintain awarding body quality standards and contribute towards internal and external verification as required.
• Set learning aims and learning goals, reviewing and providing feedback on prisoner progress.
• Provide support and advice on career opportunities for area of work.
• Undertake other instructor tasks including: 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 workshops and maintain security of lock, bolts and bars used in the workshop.
• 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 learner\\\’s literacy and numeracy 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.
• Maintain regular communications via radio net in accordance with Local Security Strategy (LSS).
• Supervise, manage and control prisoners decently, safely and securely whilst carrying out all activities.
• Understand, apply and conform to national and local policies.
• Establish, develop and maintain professional relationships with prisoners and staff.
• Attend and contribute to relevant meetings as required.
• The duties/responsibilities listed above describe the post as it is at present and is not intended to be exhaustive. The job holder is expected to accept reasonable alterations and additional tasks of a similar level that may be necessary.

Qualifications and Experience

• Possesses a basic knowledge of how a car works, including 4-stroke, diesel engines and braking systems.
• Is competent in technical drawing.
• Knowledge of accreditation process including the Qualification and Credit Framework.
• Staff can work towards the relevant vocational qualification such as Performing Engineering Operations in (i) Assembling Mechanical Components and (ii) Wiring electrical equipment and circuits.
• Be able to demonstrate at least 2 years relevant vocational experience in Motor Mechanics.
• Manual handling training qualification (or equivalent) is preferred.

Additional Information

• Level of security checks required: DBS Enhanced.
• Standard full-time working hours: 37 hours per week (excluding unpaid breaks). Some roles may offer hybrid working where business needs allow. Arrangements will be discussed and agreed with the successful candidate and are subject to regular review.
• MoJ terms and conditions may include flexible and part-time working patterns where appropriate, and loan/secondment options may be available subject to approval.
• Eligibility and security checks are required prior to taking up post; probation periods apply for external candidates.
• Disability considerations: MoJ is an equal opportunity employer and offers reasonable adjustments during recruitment and in the workplace.

Disclaimer

The Civil Service Code sets out the standards of behaviour for civil servants. All recruitment is by merit on the basis of fair and open competition. If you feel the recruitment process has breached recruitment principles, you may contact the Transformative Business Services team, the Ministry of Justice Resourcing team, or the Civil Service Commission as described in the full policy.