Prison Workshop Instructor

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

Job summary

Manpower UK is seeking an Instructor (Band 3) to supervise prisoners in non-specialist workshops at HMP Stocken in Oakham. The role focuses on delivering structured work experience to support rehabilitation, with emphasis on safety, discipline and productive sessions.

The position involves selecting and inducting prisoners, delivering practical training, and maintaining accurate records while promoting positive workplace behaviours within a secure environment.

Responsibilities

• Participate in prisoner selection and induction into workshop activities.
• Train prisoners in health and safety procedures, COSHH requirements and safe tool use.
• Support learning and development needs within the workshop environment.
• Set work schedules, monitor productivity and maintain quality standards.
• Supervise and manage prisoners safely and decently during workshop activities.
• Conduct required prisoner searches and maintain security procedures.
• Maintain attendance, pay and work records.
• Contribute to prisoner reports and review processes where required.
• Assist with health and safety risk assessments and workshop reviews.
• Order materials and monitor stock usage to meet operational requirements.
• Attend meetings and provide administrative support for workshop activities.

Job description

This temporary Prison Workshop Instructor role with Manpower UK is based at HMP Stocken in Oakham, offering up to £15.40 per hour plus overtime rates, for up to 37 hours weekly.

The successful candidate will supervise prisoners within non-specialist workshops, supporting rehabilitation through structured work experience.

Duties include contributing to prisoner selection and induction, delivering practical training, and maintaining safe, secure and productive sessions that encourage positive workplace behaviours.

Applicants should demonstrate reliability, strong communication and the ability to manage groups constructively.

This position suits someone committed to helping individuals develop skills and habits that support their progress.

Join Our Team at HMP Stocken

We are looking for a motivated and reliable Instructor (Band 3) to join the team at HMP Stocken. 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.

Instructor (Band 3)

Location: HMP Stocken

Pay Rate: £15.40 per hour

Hours: Up to 37 hours per week

Contract: Temporary Contract

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.

Essential Behaviours

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

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.