Custodial Workshop Leader: Prison Skills & Rehab

Manpower UK; Alfreton CP; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Manpower UK is seeking a Prison Workshop Instructor at HMP Foston Hall in Derbyshire to supervise prisoners in non-specialist workshop settings and deliver structured work experience supporting rehabilitation and workplace skills. The role involves selection and induction, health and safety training, and maintaining high productivity standards.

The successful candidate will have strong communication, leadership and reliability, with the ability to manage groups constructively in a custodial

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication and influencing abilities.
• Ability to manage groups constructively within custodial environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively in spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the selection and induction of prisoners into workshop activities.
• Train prisoners in health and safety procedures, COSHH, and safe use of tools and equipment.
• Support individual learning and development needs within the workshop environment.
• Set work schedules, monitor productivity, and maintain quality standards.
• Supervise and manage prisoners safely, securely and decently during workshop activities.
• Conduct required prisoner searches and maintain security procedures.
• Maintain accurate attendance, pay, and work records.
• Contribute to prisoner reports and reviews where required.
• Assist with health and safety risk assessments and workshop reviews.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Group management

Job description

Manpower UK is seeking a Prison Workshop Instructor at HMP Foston Hall in Derbyshire to supervise prisoners in non-specialist workshop settings and deliver structured work experience supporting rehabilitation and workplace skills. The role involves selection and induction, health and safety training, and maintaining high productivity standards.

The successful candidate will have strong communication, leadership and reliability, with the ability to manage groups constructively in a custodial