About The RoleThe post holder will predominately work within the timber production sheds but may be required to cover a range of functions to support the current industry / work parties and also developmental work. Supporting and encouraging active citizenship and enabling resilience and personal development are key to achieving desistance and are essential skills for an Offender Outcomes Instructor. Within Offender Outcomes you would be contributing to key themes of development identified by the SPS corporate and HMP Perth development plans.For full details about the role, please refer to the Job Description, Person Specification and Selection Information & Timeline.About the Successful CandidateQualificationsServed a recognised Carpentry/Joinery/Engineering/Mechanical apprenticeship and achieved accredited qualification (City & Guilds or SVQ equivalent). DesirableAchieved the L&D9 D1 Assessor Award (SVQ) or willing to work towards. EssentialKnowledge, Skills & ExperienceSound 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 EssentialSelf-motivated with the ability to plan, prioritise and manage workloads to meet departmental and organisational deadlines. EssentialExcellent communication skills, both written and verbal, at all organisational EssentialExperience of working individually and as part of a team, which provides evidence of your strong leadership skills. EssentialEssential Competencies for SuccessListen & CommunicatePlan & OrganiseRelationships & CollaborationSolve Problems & Make DecisionsAbout 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 - Officer Instructor Wood Group 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.
