Prison Workshop Supervisor & Trainer

Ministry of Justice; Devizes; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Ministry of Justice in the United Kingdom is seeking a non-operational supervisor to provide supervision, knowledge and skills to prisoners in non-specialist workshops. The role focuses on structure, discipline and safe work practices without training prisoners to gain qualifications.

The post involves workshop and prisoner management responsibilities within a rotational role, with emphasis on health and safety, COSHH, machinery and tool usage, and accurate recording of attendance and wages.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising participants in workshops.
• Understanding of health and safety regulations.
• Familiarity with COSHH controls and risk assessments.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the selection process of prisoners for the workshop.
• Induct prisoners to the workshop/area of work and train them in health and safety, COSHH, machinery and tools usage.
• Provide support for prisoners, tailor learning and training requirements, set work schedules and manage targets.
• Supervise, manage and control prisoners safely and productively while monitoring performance and conduct.
• Log attendance and approve prisoner hours worked and wages.
• Maintain communications and prepare documentation for managers.
• Contribute to meetings and update training records.

Skills

Prison supervision

Health and safety

COSHH awareness

Machinery operation

Record keeping

Teamwork

Tools

Machinery and tools

Job description

Ministry of Justice in the United Kingdom is seeking a non-operational supervisor to provide supervision, knowledge and skills to prisoners in non-specialist workshops. The role focuses on structure, discipline and safe work practices without training prisoners to gain qualifications.

The post involves workshop and prisoner management responsibilities within a rotational role, with emphasis on health and safety, COSHH, machinery and tool usage, and accurate recording of attendance and wages.