About The RoleThe post holder will be responsible for the provision and maintenance of an effective and efficient standard compliant workshop, ensuring training targets and quality standards are met. Providing opportunities for offenders to be engaged in constructive and meaningful activity whilst in custody, delivering training aimed at improving their employment prospects on release.For full details about the role, please refer to the Job Description, Person Specification and Selection Information & Timeline.About the Successful CandidateQualificationsAchieved the A1 Assessors Award or willing to work towards EssentialServed a recognised apprenticeship/Trade qualification (City & Guilds or SVQ equivalent) DesirableKnowledge, Skills & ExperienceExperience of managing challenging circumstances or behaviours, using your emotional intelligence to prevent or resolve conflict, regulate your own emotional reactions and positively influencing other to achieve desired results EssentialExperience of providing support, advice or guidance to others EssentialSound knowledge of Health and Safety Legislation, particularly in relation to Risk Assessments, Safe Systems of Work and Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) regulations EssentialEssential Competencies for SuccessListen & CommunicatePlan & OrganiseRelationships & CollaborationAbout UsNot SpecifiedCivil Service ValuesAll Civil Servants, and therefore anyone employed by the Scottish Prison Service, must be able to fully comply with the requirements of the Civil Service Code. Everyone is expected to carry out their role with dedication and uphold the core values of the Civil Service: Honesty, Integrity, Objectivity and Impartiality.Integrity: putting the obligations of public service above your own personal interests.Honesty: being truthful and open.Objectivity: basing your advice and decisions on rigorous analysis of the evidence.Impartiality: acting solely according to the merits of the case and serving equally well Governments of different political persuasions.The Civil Service CommissionOur recruitment is conducted in line with the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles and external competitions are regulated by the Civil Service Commission. While the legal requirement to follow these Principles applies specifically to external appointments, the Scottish Prison Service (SPS) recognises these standards as best practice. Accordingly, SPS fully adopts these principles as the foundation for all recruitment activity, including internal recruitment and selection processes.External competitions: if you believe that the requirement for selection for appointment on merit based on fair and open competition has not been met, you have the right to raise a complaint. Further information on the Commission’s complaints procedure is available at: https://www.civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/.Internal competitions: if you believe that the requirement for selection for appointment on merit based on fair and open competition has not been met, you can raise a complaint to your HR Business Partner.External Advertising End DateAdvertising End Date:09 Nov 2026All LocationsLocation(s):HMP PerthAll Locations is a required fieldSalary DescriptionPay BandDVacancy TypeVacancy Type:PermanentContract DurationContract DurationNot SpecifiedSalary Details:Salary Details:£37682 - £44248Additional Allowance DetailsAdditional Allowance Details:Not SpecifiedHours Per WeekHours Per Week:35Working PatternWorking Pattern:Shift WorkEligible For Hybrid Working?Eligible For Hybrid Working?No #J-18808-Ljbffr
Offender Outcomes - Laundry Officer in Perth employer: Scottish Prison Service
The Scottish Prison Service is an exceptional employer dedicated to building a safer Scotland through the transformative power of its people. With a strong commitment to diversity and personal development, employees are offered meaningful career progression opportunities in a supportive and challenging environment. Joining SPS means becoming part of a team that values your unique contributions while working towards a common goal of enhancing community safety.
