General Workshop Instructor

HMP Five Wells, Wellingborough, NN8 2NG

£30,024.50 per annum

Permanent, Full Time (40 hours per week)

Benefits:  Company Pension, free on-site parking, on-site canteen, ongoing training and development and access to High Street Shop discounts.

ABOUT US

HMP Five Wells in Wellingborough represents a new standard for the future of prison design, incorporating innovative architecture and cutting-edge technology. As the UK’s first purpose-built, new resettlement Prison, opened in 2022, it stands as a unique model for category C prisons and has seamlessly integrated into the local community.

G4S Care & Rehabilitation Services (CaRS) boasts a successful track record managing four prisons, a secure training centre, and numerous community contracts across England and Wales. Our core philosophy centres on rehabilitating offenders, equipping them with the necessary skills to reintegrate into society upon release. We strive to create a prison environment that mirrors life outside, fostering a sense of normalcy as far as possible. Our overarching aim is to cultivate a safe and secure environment for both staff and prisoners.</p>

ABOUT THE ROLE

Are you thinking of a career change? This is a great opportunity to be part of a successful team at HMP Five Wells, where you can utilise life skills in a busy, fully equipped modern workshops and have the opportunity to develop your skills further.

We are looking for Prisoner Workshop Instructors to join our fast paced Activities Team at HMP Five Wells. The right applicant should be enthusiastic and have the ability to motivate learners with good communication skills.

In this role, you will be instrumental in coordinating workshop activities that align with the prison regime, fostering skill development among prisoners. You will be working with individuals from diverse backgrounds with varying needs, ensuring they are treated with dignity and respect while supporting their journey towards rehabilitation within a safe, secure and structured environment.

• Supervise and control prisoners within the workshops so that the good order of the prison is maintained.
• Maintain prisoner attendance levels at optimum numbers so that efficiency is obtained at all times.
• Complete and return regime monitoring documentation so that accurate statistics can be produced.
• Assist in the planning and organising of the product workflow to achieve optimum performance of the workshop.
• Maintain effective work systems, ensuring that all correspondence and documentation is dealt with in a professional manner that meets audit requirements.
• Monitor all areas of the workshop to ensure they are kept clean, tidy and presentable and are operating in accordance with appropriate Health & Safety procedures.</li>
• Check that all tools or stores items including consumables are accounted for at all times so that security is maintained.
• Ensure the maintenance of security within the prison environment by compliance with security instructions.
• Assist in the promotion of creating a positive Health & Safety culture across the site leading by example, this includes reporting accidents and near misses in a timely manner & follow the applicable safe systems of work for the role</li>

ABOUT YOU

You will have good interpersonal skills and strong resilience skills. It is key that you are flexible and adaptable to deal with ever-changing scenarios.  You will possess strong organisational and communication skills and have experience of working within a fast paced environment.

What We Offer

G4S provides a secure, supportive, and professional working environment, coupled with comprehensive training and development opportunities to foster career growth.

Equality and Diversity

At G4S Care and Rehabilitation Services, we champion Equality and Diversity. We warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are committed to providing a fully inclusive workplace where everyone feels empowered to be themselves. We are more than happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that may be required, either for the role itself or during the recruitment process.

Safeguarding

G4S Care and Rehabilitation Services is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of children and adults at risk and each employee is expected to support these goals.

Security Clearance

Please note that these positions are subject to a 5-year checkable history and the stringent vetting standards set by G4S and HMPPS. They are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.

Eligibility

You must have the right to work in the UK and will be required to furnish complete details of your employment and education history for the past 5 years as part of the security screening process.