Prisoner Services Assistants

Scottish Prison Service; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A correctional service provider in Edinburgh is seeking a skilled individual to provide efficient shopping and sundry provision services to its prisoner population. The role requires experience in stock control, the ability to handle manual tasks, and effective teamwork. Candidates should possess at least two National 5 qualifications including English and Mathematics. The position involves managing orders and stock deliveries within strict deadlines.

Qualifications

• Experience in stock control and delivery.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Competency in manual handling tasks.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to an efficient grocery/shopping service.
• Process orders accurately through an electronic system.
• Manage stock delivery and inventory checks.

Skills

Stock control knowledge

Manual handling

Team collaboration

Education

Minimum of two National 5 qualifications including English and Mathematics

Job description

Overview

The post holder will provide an effective and efficient shopping and sundry provision service to the prisoner population within strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment. They will accurately collate and process individual orders, via a bagging & tagging operation and delivering the orders to residential areas. The post holder may be required to cover the Prisoner Wages Admin Assistant as highlighted by management.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the delivery of an effective and efficient grocery/shopping service in accordance to agreed timescales. The post holder will be required to undertake manual handling duties on a daily basis, in a warehouse type vicinity
• Check canteen sheets for accuracy and process orders through an electronic point of sale system.
• Accurately pick, charge on till and seal prisoners canteen orders in preparation to deliver to residential areas within strict deadlines.
• Receive and check weekly stock delivery and input onto stock management software. Effective stock management, rotation and including physical stock check
• Assist in delivering of sundry purchase items to halls, when required
• As part of a multi-functional team you will be require to perform other tasks/ relief cover as specified by the Deputy Finance Manager.

Person Specification

SPS recruitment and selection practice is based on the fundamentals of our Competencies for Success Framework. This identifies behaviours and standards required both of applicants seeking to join us, and our staff in their respective roles. Assessment of specific behaviours, of which there are eight, will be determined by the role you are applying for. Whilst it is unlikely you will be assessed on all of them, you will be assessed on those identified as key to role.

Qualification Requirements

Minimum of two National 5 (or equivalent) qualifications, including English and Mathematics or relevant experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience Requirements

Knowledge and experience of stock control and delivery.