Prison Workshop Instructor

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

This temporary Prison Workshop Instructor role with Manpower UK is based at HMP Foston Hall in Alfreton, Derbyshire. Working up to 37 hours weekly on a rotational pattern, the successful candidate supervises prisoners within non-specialist workshop settings, delivering structured work experience that supports rehabilitation and helps individuals build workplace skills and positive behaviours. Duties include participating in prisoner selection and induction, maintaining safety and security, and upholding high standards of productivity. Strong communication, reliability and the ability to manage groups constructively are essential. Pay is up to £15.40 per hour, with overtime rates available. This position suits someone committed to constructive supervision within a custodial environment.

Instructor (Band 3)

• Location: HMP Foston Hall, Derbyshire, DE55 5DN
• Pay Rate: £15.40 per hour
• Hours: Up to 37 hours per week
• Contract: Rotational Role

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in the selection and induction of prisoners into workshop activities.
• Train prisoners in health and safety procedures, COSHH requirements, and the 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, sentence planning, ACCT documentation, VRIRs, SIRs and IEP reviews where required.
• Assist with health and safety risk assessments and workshop reviews.
• Order materials and monitor stock usage to meet operational requirements.
• Attend relevant meetings and provide administrative support for workshop activities.

What We''r Looking For

The successful candidate will demonstrate: Strong leadership and organisational skills. Excellent communication and influencing abilities. A commitment to working collaboratively with colleagues and prisoners. The ability to manage a quality service and maintain professional standards. Confidence in working within a structured and disciplined environment. The ability to communicate effectively in spoken English.

Essential Behaviours

• Leadership
• Communicating and Influencing
• Working Together
• Managing a Quality Service

Additional Information

This is a non-operational role with workshop and prisoner management responsibilities. All successful candidates will be subject to security clearance and identity checks. External candidates will be required to complete a six-month probation period. Unsocial hours payments may apply where relevant, including evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays.