Horticulture Instructor

Role Responsibility:

Horticulture Instructor

G4S Care and Rehabilitation Services

HMP Rye Hill, Rugby, CV23 8SZ

Salary: £30,740.00 per annum

Type: Permanent, Full Time (40 hours per week)

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

About the Role:

At HMP Rye Hill, a category 'B' training prison, we focus on rehabilitating offenders and preparing them for successful reintegration into society. We aim to create a safe and normalized environment for both staff and prisoners. We are seeking a Horticulture Instructor to manage our extensive grounds and provide valuable training to prisoners.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain the grounds, including litter control, garden maintenance, and planning seasonal horticultural activities.
• Supervise and train prisoners in horticultural tasks, fostering a strong work ethic and improving their employability upon release
• Develop and implement individual learning plans for prisoners.
• Ensure adherence to all relevant policies, including health and safety, security, and quality standards.
• Complete necessary paperwork, including regime monitoring, prisoner pay, and tool checks.
• Collaborate with other departments (Learning & Skills, Resettlement, etc.) to meet prisoners' needs.
• Contribute to the establishment's "Purposeful Activity" Key Performance Target.
• Support the delivery of any accredited training/qualification offered and meet the standards and requirements of the awarding body.

The Ideal Candidate:

Qualifications and Experience:

• Experience in the horticulture or gardening industry.
• D32, D33, and D34 TDLB or Assessor Award A1 (or willingness to work towards one).
• Experience in a custodial environment and a Teaching qualification are desirable but not essential.

Additional Information:

• Successful candidates will undergo a 10-year background check and security vetting.
• Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.
• G4S is an equal opportunity employer committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of children and adults at risk.

Learn more about HMP Rye Hill: https://hmpryehill.co.uk/