22509 - Vocational Instructor (Generic VI) - HMP Feltham

All staff have a responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of children. The post holder must undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation.

Job holders within this Group Profile will instruct and supervise prisoners, ensuring they are engaged in meaningful activity. This is a non-operational prisoner facing role with no line management responsibilities.

Typical tasks associated with this Group Profile include:

• 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.
• 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.
• Open up Individual Learning Paths for the learners and keep them updated.
• 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.

The post is non-rotational and will be required to carry out one of the job descriptions within their area of expertise.

Essential Skills/Qualifications/Accreditation/Registration:

• Staff can work towards the essential qualification.
• 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.
• An ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence through the medium of English.

Hours of Work and Allowances:

37 hour working week (standard).

Behaviours:

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

Technical Requirements:

• Hold the relevant Assessor qualification or be willing to obtain it within 6 months of appointment to the role.
• Either hold or complete specific training to hold qualifications required for area of specialism which are outlined in the individual job description.

Working Arrangements & Further Information:

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 (please be aware that this role can only be worked in the UK and not overseas). Some roles will not be suitable for Hybrid Working.

Benefits:

• Annual Leave - The holiday year runs from 1 March. Leave entitlement is calculated on a pro-rata basis.
• Bank, Public and Privilege Holidays - You are entitled to 9 days in recognition of bank, public and privilege holidays.
• Pension - The Civil Service offers a choice of two pension schemes.
• Work Life Balance - HMPPS is keen to encourage alternative working arrangements.
• Childcare Vouchers - For any moves across the Civil Service may have implications on your ability to carry on claiming childcare vouchers.
• Training - HMPPS is committed to staff development and offers a range of training and development opportunities.

Eligibility - All candidates are subject to security and identity checks prior to taking up post.

Working for the Civil Service - The Civil Service Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.

Diversity & Inclusion - The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found.

A Great Place to Work for Veterans - The initiative includes a guaranteed interview scheme to those who meet the minimum criteria.

Reserve list - A reserve list may be held for up to 12 months from which further appointments may be made for the same or similar roles.