Vocational Instructor (VI) - Industrial cleaning HMP Brinsford (Ref: 18377)
- Civil Service
- Part Time
- Featherstone
- 34,440
Job Description
Job summary
Job description
Participate in the selection process of prisoners for the workshop/area of work undertaking prisoner learning need assessments.
Induct prisoners to the workshop/area of work and train them in aspects such as Health and Safety, Control of Substance Hazardous to Health (COSHH), machinery and tools usage.
Provide support for prisoners where required; tailor learning and training requirements to individual needs.
Maintain and update learner records including their Individual Learning Plan accordingly.
Assess and evaluate skills of prisoners including National Vocational Qualification levels 1 and 2 and other relevant industry recognised qualifications.
Liaise with Headquarters Learning and Skills staff where required.
Undertake the registration, supervision, monitoring, assessment and accreditation of learners in accordance with awarding body requirements.
Maintain awarding body quality standards and contribute towards internal and external verification as required.
Set learning aims and learning goals, reviewing and providing feedback on prisoner progress.
Provides support and advice on career opportunities for area of work.
Undertake other instructor tasks including:
Open and complete Assessment Care in Custody and Teamwork (ACCT) forms, Violence Reduction Incident Reports (VRIR) and Security Information Reports (SIRs) when required and contribute to Incentive Earned Privileges (IEP) reports.
Log attendance and approve prisoner hours worked and wages including recording piece work for individual prisoners in certain workshops.
Carry out fabric checks of workshops and maintain security of lock, bolts and bars used in the workshop.
Contribute to prisoner reports including parole, sentence planning and Individual Learning Plan.
Conduct risk and health and safety assessments on consumables under Safer Custody guidelines.
Complete administration activities to support the smooth running of the workshop.
Open up individual learning paths for learner and keep them updated.
Locate individual learners literacy and numeracy levels for their initial assessment and support them in developing their skills further.
Advise and assist learners in seeking appropriate and relevant employment opportunities upon resettlement when possible.
Conduct roll checks of prisoners within the workshops.
Carry out workshop searches and ensure all tools, equipment and raw materials are safe, secure and properly accounted for.
Arrange maintenance and repair of tools and equipment.
Maintain regular communications via radio net in accordance with Local Security Strategy (LSS).
Supervise, manage and control prisoners decently, safely and securely whilst carrying out all activities.
Understand, apply and conform to national and local polices.
Establish, develop and maintain professional relationships with prisoners and staff.
Attend and contribute to relevant meetings as required.
The duties/responsibilities listed above describe the post as it is at present and is not intended to be exhaustive. The job holder is expected to accept reasonable alterations and additional tasks of a similar level that may be necessary. Significant adjustments may require re-examination under the Job Evaluation Scheme and shall be discussed in the first instance with the job holder.
An ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence through the medium of English or (where specified in Wales) Welsh.
