At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist in vocational workshops, helping learners develop essential construction skills.
- Company: People Plus, a leading organisation making a positive impact on lives across Britain.
- Benefits: Rewarding role with opportunities for personal growth and skill development.
- Other info: Join a Gold accredited Investors in People organisation committed to your success.
- Why this job: Make a real difference by supporting learners in their journey towards rehabilitation and skill mastery.
- Qualifications: Level 2 qualification in a construction trade and strong teamwork skills required.
The predicted salary is between 20790 - 25410 £ per year.
We’re looking for a Multi-Skills Technician to support our vocational construction workshops within a prison setting. Working alongside our Multi-Skills Trainer, you’ll help create a safe, practical, and engaging learning environment where learners develop essential trade skills such as plastering, painting and decorating, tiling, and dry lining. This is a rewarding and varied role, ideal for someone with a construction background who is committed to supporting skill development and rehabilitation through hands-on learning.
What you’ll be doing:
- Preparing and maintaining workshop spaces, tools, and materials for training sessions
- Supporting practical activities and demonstrations aligned with City & Guilds Level 2 qualifications
- Assisting learners with tasks, offering guidance and encouragement
- Managing tool inventories and conducting safety checks
- Promoting health, safety, and security standards in line with prison protocols
- Helping with administrative tasks such as attendance records and progress tracking
- Collaborating with prison staff to support learner success and workshop delivery
What we’re looking for:
- A Level 2 qualification (or equivalent experience) in a construction trade
- Practical experience in trades such as plastering, tiling, painting and decorating, or dry lining
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- A calm, confident presence – able to support others and handle challenges constructively
- A genuine interest in motivating learners and helping them grow
- Willingness to work towards teaching or assessing qualifications if not already held
Desirable (but not essential):
- Experience in a vocational or training setting
- Level 2 qualifications in English and Maths
- Knowledge of City & Guilds qualifications and workshop safety standards
- Awareness of restorative practices or supporting learners with additional needs
Here at People Plus, we make a positive difference to people’s lives – every single day. We use our experience to support hundreds of thousands of people each year. Our committed teams work across Britain to deliver a range of public services, including employment support, skills training, prison education, starting a business, and support to help employers grow.
To put it simply, we:
- Support people to find and keep jobs
- Help people to set up their own businesses
- Deliver skills training to further people’s careers
- Work with employers to build a skilled and happy workforce
- Rehabilitate people with convictions
- Tackle the root causes of offending
- Support carers
We are extremely proud to be a Gold accredited Investors in People organisation. This demonstrates our commitment to creating the very best environment and culture for our colleagues to succeed and thrive.
Workshop Assistant employer: PeoplePlus
Join us as an Education Manager in a transformative role where your leadership will directly impact the lives of learners within a prison setting. We offer a supportive work culture that prioritises professional development, collaboration, and innovation, ensuring you have the resources to drive quality education and rehabilitation. With a focus on continuous improvement and a commitment to safeguarding and equality, this position not only allows you to shape educational strategies but also fosters personal growth and meaningful change in society.
