CRED Supervisor Belmarsh

Gov Facility Services Limited (GFSL); Greater London; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private GP consultations

Employee Assistance Programme

25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Job summary

Gov Facilities Services Limited (GFSL) at HMP Belmarsh seeks a CRED Supervisor (Prisoner Worker Supervisor) to lead prisoner workers in maintenance projects. The role emphasizes mentorship, safety and adherence to prison working systems, with hands-on oversight of small refurbishments and effective stakeholder collaboration.

The position supports rehabilitation goals and requires experience in supervising staff and managing refurbishment activities within a secure environment.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising staff and delivering safe, compliant work.
• Proven ability to manage small refurbishment projects.
• Knowledge of health and safety practices.
• Familiarity with prison environments and prisoner working schemes.
• Experience using basic carpentry, painting, plumbing or electrical skills.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and supervise other staff.
• Oversee small-scale refurbishment works within the prison estate.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver projects.
• Uphold safety and security in maintenance activities.

Skills

Prisoner work systems

Supervising staff

Health & safety

Small refurbishment projects

Stakeholder relations

Carpentry tools

Painting tools

Electrical/plumbing tools

Education

Trade qualification

Tools

Carpentry tools

Painting tools

Electrical/plumbing tools

Job description

Position: CRED Supervisor (Prisoner Worker Supervisor)

Location: HMP Belmarsh

Salary: £37,329.30

Contract: Full time - Permanent

We are seeking a purposeful prisoner working Supervisor to join our team at HMP Belmarsh, a high security adult male prison.

Join a team that is more than just a group of colleagues – we work Monday to Friday as a supportive and driven family, working together to create a safe and nurturing environment.

HMP Belmarsh runs like a self-contained city, it takes hundreds of people to keep it functioning, and as the Maintenance Team we are committed and driving the smooth and safe operation, like a heart that pumps blood through the body, everything we do impacts every prisoner, employee, and visitor, and wider to the families and community.

As a Cred Supervisor you will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced and passionate colleagues who vary from Plumbers, Electricians, Carpenters, Painters, to Cleaners, and Administrators, and others, who are all dedicated to making a positive difference, providing a safe and secure environment for all.

As a CRED Supervisor you will offer you mentorship to others, working collaboratively with them to achieve objectives and overcome challenges. You will be a ‘guardian’ who advocates for fair treatment and opportunity for all; utilising your experience and calm nature to build, advocate for and implement projects where Prisoner rehabilitation is supported by the chance to undertake maintenance works within the prison estate.

We are a Ministry of Justice business and provide critical and time-bound services to HMPPS, and are looking for a Cred Supervisor with a combination of:

• Understanding of prisons and the prisoner working systems or a willingness to learn - Desirable
• Understanding of how to use tools and equipment to complete small scale refurbishments - Essential
• Knowledge of working safely and putting health and safety principles into practice - Essential
• Experience in managing small scale refurbishments and projects - Essential
• Experience of supervising staff - Essential
• Self-motivated with a positive ‘can do’ approach to work - Desirable
• Experience managing relationships with various stakeholders - Desirable
• Trade or building qualification of some description such as carpentry, painting and decorating, plumbing or electrics - Desirable
• If you don't hold a trade or building qualification, demonstrable experience is essential

Explore a varied and rewarding career at GFSL.
Welcome to careers at Gov Facilities Services Limited (GFSL). Joining us is your chance to help ensure prisons are secure and safe for prisoners and prison staff alike, and to play your part in helping prisoners reintegrate into society.

Holidays are 25 days per year plus Bank Holidays, and a range of non-contractual benefits are provided. These range from Death in Service at 4x salary, to access to private GP consultations and an Employee Assistance Programme that offers counselling and information services for preventative care and to help employees in a crisis. There are also a range of financial reward mechanisms and access to retailer discounts.

You will find a strong focus on safety, a supportive, inclusive workplace, a competitive benefits package, and real opportunity to build your skills and progress.

Explore facilities careers where you can make difference.

Pride In People.
We’re passionate about promoting greater diversity and creating a workplace and culture where all of our employees have a voice that is heard, feel a sense of belonging and are empowered to be their true selves.

We recognise the value that every single employee brings to the organisation. Everyone’s needs at work are different and we are committed to doing our best to satisfy these differences whilst ensuring consistency and fairness for all. We promise to champion diversity and inclusion with ongoing learning and training, as well as career progression opportunities for everyone.

Future Plans. GFSL has been notified by it's shareholder (MOJ) that the provision of FM Services will in future be delivered by the private sector. This means that following a successful procurement process, GFSL's services will complete transfer to a private sector provider/providers no sooner than August 2027.

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