Textiles Production Instructor - Specialist Prison Workshop

Ministry of Justice; Wakefield; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ministry of Justice is seeking a Production Instructor for Enterprise workshops in the Wakefield area. The role focuses on supervising prisoners in specialist workshops to develop employability and reduce reoffending, while maintaining high service standards and security.

You will train inmates to achieve nationally recognised qualifications, with hybrid working arrangements where feasible and UK-based site attendance.

Responsibilities

• May participate in the selection process of prisoners for the workshop/area of work.
• 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 to individual needs.
• Set work schedules and manage targets/quality standards, delivering contractual arrangements.
• Assess and evaluate skills of prisoners up to national qualification standards.
• Supervise and maintain discipline of prisoners within workshop/area of work; oversee performance and development.

Job description

The Ministry of Justice is seeking a Production Instructor for Enterprise workshops in the Wakefield area. The role focuses on supervising prisoners in specialist workshops to develop employability and reduce reoffending, while maintaining high service standards and security.

You will train inmates to achieve nationally recognised qualifications, with hybrid working arrangements where feasible and UK-based site attendance.