Prison Workshop Instructor

Manpower (United Kingdom); Lichfield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Manpower (United Kingdom) is seeking an Instructor (Band 3) for HMP Swinfen Hall to supervise prisoners in non-specialist workshops and deliver structured work experiences that build workplace skills and positive behaviours.

You will lead activities, ensure safety and security, and maintain records while supporting rehabilitation goals. External candidates will face a six-month probation period, with possible unsocial hours payments where relevant.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication and influencing abilities.
• Commitment to working collaboratively with colleagues and prisoners.
• 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.

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

Organisation

Influencing

Collaborative work

English speaking

Job description

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 effectively in spoken English.

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.