Prison Workshop Instructor & Rehabilitation Trainer

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

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