Prison Workshop Instructor

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

Job summary

Manpower UK is seeking a Prison Workshop Instructor (Band 3) at HMP Swinfen Hall in Lichfield. This temporary role pays up to £15.40 per hour with overtime rates and offers up to 37 hours per week.

You will supervise prisoners in non-specialist workshop environments, ensuring tasks are carried out safely, securely and to a high standard while supporting rehabilitation. You will participate in prisoner selection and induction, deliver practical training, manage schedules and records, and promote

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Influencing

Discipline

English proficiency

Job description

This temporary Prison Workshop Instructor role with Manpower UK sits at HMP Swinfen Hall in Lichfield, paying up to £15.40 per hour with overtime rates available. Working up to 37 hours weekly, the successful candidate supervises prisoners within non-specialist workshop settings, ensuring tasks run safely, securely and to a high standard. Duties include contributing to prisoner selection and induction, delivering practical training, and encouraging positive workplace behaviours that support rehabilitation. Applicants should demonstrate reliability, strong communication and the ability to maintain discipline within a structured setting. The assignment offers genuine purpose, helping participants build skills and habits that aid their progress. Suited to someone calm, consistent and comfortable guiding groups through hands‑on activity.

Instructor (Band 3) Location: HMP Swinfen Hall Pay Rate: £15.40 per hour Hours: Up to 37 hours per week Contract: Temporary.

Join Our Team at HMP Swinfen Hall We are looking for a motivated and reliable Instructor (Band 3) to join the team at HMP Swinfen Hall. This is a rewarding opportunity to support prisoner rehabilitation by providing structured work experience within prison workshops, helping individuals develop workplace skills and positive working behaviours. As an Instructor, you will supervise prisoners in non-specialist workshop environments, ensuring activities are delivered safely, securely and to a high standard while promoting a positive and productive working culture.

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''re Looking For

• 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 effective 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.