90034 - Vocational Instructor (VI): Media - HMP High Down
Number of jobs available: 1
Detail of reserve list: 12 Months
Region: South East
City/Town: Banstead
Building/Site: HM Prison High Down, SM2 5PJ
Grade: EO
Band: 4
Post Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full Time
Role Type: Education and Training, Operational Delivery
Will the successful applicant have line manager responsibilities? No
As a Band 4 Specialist Vocational Instructor, you will lead a team of prisoners within the workshop helping them to become the best versions of themselves. Finding employment upon release is key to changing lives and reducing reoffending, and as an instructor in a workshop, that’s just what you’ll contribute towards. We will rely on you to train and supervise a team of prisoners to ensure that items made or repaired in your workshop meet the highest standards. You will set tasks to match their ability while ensuring safety and production is maintained at all times. You will work in partnership with internal and external contracts to provide important services across a wide range of sectors. Along the way, you could play a part in innovating products for use in a custodial setting or launching a new range for another government department. You will discover potential for rewarding development of your career and the most unique challenges.
Overview of the job
This is a non-operational instructional job in an establishment.
Summary
The job holder will be responsible for instructing and training prisoners by building effective, appropriate, and supportive relationships through managing them in a proactive manner and promoting the decency agenda. Contributes to sentence planning and reducing reoffending. Applies safer custody practices and complies with national and local security standards. Responsible for a high level of security, productivity, good order, and hygiene within workshops areas.
This is a non-operational job in an establishment with no line management responsibilities.
Responsibilities, Activities and Duties
* Deliver training to prisoners in media including radio production 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 the area of work.
Undertake other instructor tasks including:
* 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 locks, 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 requiring maintenance and repair of tools.
* Conduct risk and health and safety assessments on consumables under Safer Custody guidelines.
* Order materials and estimate usage to meet work learning targets.
* Participate in self-audit and achieve Service Delivery Indicators (SDIs).
* Complete administration activities to support the smooth running of the workshop.
* Open up individual learning paths for 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 are 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. Significant adjustments may require re-examination under the Job Evaluation Scheme and shall be discussed in the first instance with the job holder.
An ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence through the medium of English or (where specified in Wales) Welsh.
Behaviours
* Leadership
* Communicating and Influencing
* Working Together
* Managing a Quality Service
Technical
* Staff can work towards a Level 3 vocational qualification in Radio broadcasting or be able to demonstrate at least 2 years relevant vocational experience in media.
* In addition, they will require the following:
o Advanced voice and presentation coaching
o Advanced Interviewing techniques
o Production enhancement
o Assessors qualified or be willing to achieve this within 6 months, Knowledge of accreditation process including the Qualification and Credit Framework
* When transferring to a Young Persons establishment, the job holder will be required to successfully undertake an assessment to demonstrate suitability to work with Young People.
Working Arrangements & Further 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.
For nationally advertised roles, the successful candidate(s) will be appointed to a MoJ office location, which may include their nearest Justice Collaboration Centre or Justice Satellite Office. This will be discussed and agreed on the completion of pre-employment checks.
Some of MoJ’s terms and conditions of service are changing as part of Civil Service reform. The changes will apply to staff joining MoJ who are new to the Civil Service. Staff joining MoJ from other civil service employers will transfer onto the new MoJ terms if they are already on 'modernised' terms in their current post or onto 'unmodernised' MoJ terms if they are on 'unmodernised' terms at their current post. Details will be available if an offer is made.
Eligibility
All candidates are subject to security and identity checks prior to taking up post.
All external candidates are subject to 6 months probation. Internal candidates are subject to probation if they have not already served a probationary period within HMPPS.
All staff are required to declare whether they are a member of a group or organisation which the HMPPS considers to be racist.
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