Prison Workshop Supervisor: Training, Safety & Quality

Ministry of Justice; Preston; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ministry of Justice is seeking a supervisor to provide supervision, knowledge and skills to prisoners in basic assembly/packaging workshops – for example basic packing of fruit, greetings cards and breakfast packs. The role ensures services are delivered to a high standard while maintaining security and control at all times.

This is a non-operational post with no line management responsibilities. Duties include inducting prisoners, training them in health and safety and COSHH, setting work

Responsibilities

• Select prisoners for workshops and induct them to the workshop area.
• Train prisoners in health and safety and COSHH and machine/tool usage.
• Provide support by tailoring learning and training to individual needs.
• Set work schedules and manage targets/quality standards; ensure contractual delivery.
• Supervise and manage prisoners safely, maintaining security and monitoring performance.
• Contribute to risk assessments and health and safety related to workshop materials.
• Log attendance and record prisoner hours worked and wages; document piece work where applicable.
• Prepare prisoner training records and relevant management documentation.
• Attend and contribute to relevant meetings and provide administrative support.

Job description

The Ministry of Justice is seeking a supervisor to provide supervision, knowledge and skills to prisoners in basic assembly/packaging workshops – for example basic packing of fruit, greetings cards and breakfast packs. The role ensures services are delivered to a high standard while maintaining security and control at all times.

This is a non-operational post with no line management responsibilities. Duties include inducting prisoners, training them in health and safety and COSHH, setting work