Prison Workshop Production Trainer

Ministry of Justice; Surrey Heath; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental department in the UK is seeking a Production Instructor to supervise and educate prisoners in a specialist workshop environment. The role involves training prisoners for nationally recognized qualifications, managing work schedules, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. The successful candidate will have leadership skills and a Level 3 qualification or equivalent experience, and will play a pivotal role in improving prisoners’ employment prospects while maintaining strict security standards.

Benefits

17% allowance for unsocial hours

Qualifications

• Must either hold or be working towards a Level 3 Qualification in their specialism.
• Experience in delivering training and supervision in a workshop setting is essential.
• Strong command of spoken English or Welsh (where specified).

Responsibilities

• Induct and train prisoners on health and safety and equipment usage.
• Assess and evaluate skills up to national qualification standards.
• Supervise prisoners and maintain discipline within the workshop.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Quality Management

Education

Level 3 qualification in relevant specialism or equivalent experience

NVQ assessor qualification (preferred)

Job description

A governmental department in the UK is seeking a Production Instructor to supervise and educate prisoners in a specialist workshop environment. The role involves training prisoners for nationally recognized qualifications, managing work schedules, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. The successful candidate will have leadership skills and a Level 3 qualification or equivalent experience, and will play a pivotal role in improving prisoners’ employment prospects while maintaining strict security standards.