Vocational Trainer - Barber/Hairdresser (External)

The post holder will facilitate the delivery of a hairdressing facility within the Establishment. You will be responsible for the effective management and development of people in custody. You will assist people in custody in gaining appropriate work experience and nationally recognised qualifications aimed at improving their employment prospects on release. You will provide direct training and assessment of relevant skills for those in custody as well as provide support for training provided by external partners within the function.

Below contains information about the recruitment and selection process for SPS Offender Outcome Roles:

• Stage 1 – Competency Sift: All applications will be reviewed against the relevant published essential criteria for this role.
• Stage 2 – Role Specific Interview: All applicants who are successful at Stage 1 will undertake a Role Specific Interview, where you will be assessed against the relevant published criteria for this role. On conclusion of Stage 2, all candidates will be notified whether they have passed this stage of the process. Candidates will be ranked in merit order based on their performance at Stage 2 and this merit order will be used to identify preferred candidate(s) plus any potential reserve candidates.
• Stage 3 – Assessment for Promotion: For individuals applying on promotion (i.e. candidates who are not substantive Residential Officers) and pass Stage 2, there will be a requirement to undertake assessment for promotion in line with the national standards and process in place for Residential Officers (Situational Judgement Test, Cognitive Ability Test, Group & Written Exercise, Residential Officer Interview). Candidates will be required to meet the minimum progression standards to pass Stage 3 – an overall pass or fail will be awarded for Stage 3 and performance at this stage will not influence the overall order of merit determined at Stage 2.

Following the conclusion of all stages, candidates who are deemed to be appointable will be considered in line with the merit order determined at the end of Stage 2. Offers of appointment will be made in line with this merit order.

The Scottish Prison Service (SPS) operates in a fascinating, complex and rapidly changing environment. Our vision is to help build a safer Scotland by unlocking potential and transforming lives. To enable us to successfully deliver our vision, we are committed to nurturing and investing in our greatest strength and resource: Our People.

We are proud to employ a diverse range of people; each contributing their own unique experiences and skills to enhance the service we deliver. Whatever the role, you will find your SPS experience both challenging and rewarding. You will be committed to helping us to achieve our goals and in return we will be committed to helping you to achieve yours.

We employ approximately 5,000 staff across our prisons, headquarters, college, and training and storage facility. The hard work of our staff is the most critical component in the successful delivery of Scotland’s prison system. We need professional, capable and motivated individuals who reflect Scotland’s diversity to deliver effective and efficient activities and services to achieve our Mission and realise our Vision.

Whatever SPS profession you embark upon, you will be a valued member of the team, helping us build a Safer Scotland for the communities we serve. We are committed to your personal and professional development and offer a wide range of career progression opportunities.