Prison Workshop Instructor (Band 3) – Lead & Develop Skills

Manpower UK Limited; Alfreton CP; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Instructor (Band 3) for HMP Foston Hall to supervise prisoners in workshop environments and promote safe, high-quality work delivery. The role emphasises leadership, organisational skill, and effective communication within a structured setting.

The position involves health and safety training, COSHH, and maintaining security procedures, with up to 37 hours per week and a rotational contract.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication and influencing abilities.
• Commitment to working with colleagues and prisoners.
• Ability to manage a quality service and maintain professional standards.
• Confident in working within a structured environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise prisoners in non-specialist workshop environments and ensure safety and quality.
• Train prisoners in health and safety procedures, COSHH, and use of tools/equipment.
• Set work schedules, monitor productivity and maintain records.
• Manage prisoners safely during workshop activities and conduct searches when needed.
• Contribute to prisoner reports, sentence planning and related reviews as required.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

English proficiency

Job description

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Instructor (Band 3) for HMP Foston Hall to supervise prisoners in workshop environments and promote safe, high-quality work delivery. The role emphasises leadership, organisational skill, and effective communication within a structured setting.

The position involves health and safety training, COSHH, and maintaining security procedures, with up to 37 hours per week and a rotational contract.