Vocational Instructor - Barber Hairdresser - HMP Woodhill

This is an instructional job in an establishment. The job holder will be responsible for instructing and training prisoners by building effective, appropriate and supportive learning relationships through managing them in a proactive manner and promoting the decency agenda. The work contributes to sentence planning and reducing reoffending. The job holder will apply safer custody practices and comply with national and local security standards. There is responsibility for high levels 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 barbering or hairdressing 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.
• 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/or repair.
• 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 achieving Service Delivery Indicators (SDIs).
• Complete administration activities to support the smooth running of the workshop.
• Open up Individual Learning Paths for the learners and keep them updated.
• Locate individual learners’ 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.

Civil Service Success Profile Criteria

Behaviours

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

Experience

• Previous experience of developing and delivering vocational training in Barbering or Hairdressing.
• Relevant vocational experience in Barbering or Hairdressing.

Technical requirements

• Knowledge of the accreditation process.
• Holds or willing to work towards a subject specific qualification within 2 years to enable to train to Level 3.
• An assessor award as required by relevant Awarding Bodies, within one year.

Hours of Work (Unsocial Hours) Allowances

Additional 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. Similarly, Hybrid Working will not suit everyone’s circumstances. Arrangements will be discussed and agreed with the successful candidate(s) and subject to regular review.