Regimes Officer - Joiner
The post holder will be responsible for working directly with prisoners within the Joinery Workshop at HMP Edinburgh promoting positive engagement. They will support prisoners gain appropriate nationally recognised qualifications aimed at improving their employment prospects on release. As part of the role the post holder will engage in community facing projects working alongside a range of internal and external stakeholders. In addition, the post holder will play a key role in daily prisoner management including, where required, providing short term cover in the residential halls.
As this is an operational role, the successful candidate will be required to attend the 6 week Operational Foundation Programme (OFP) prior to taking up post in the establishment. The next OFP is scheduled for early 2020, either at HMP Grampian or an establishment in the Central Belt. Full travel and subsistence will be provided during the 6 weeks. On the successful completion of the OFP the candidate will take up post at HMP Edinburgh.
SPS recruitment and selection practice is based on the fundamentals of our Behavioural Competency 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 twelve, 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 these identified as key to role.
Served a recognised Wood Working apprenticeship and achieved an accredited qualification (City & Guilds or SVQ equivalent).
Essential
Achieved the A1 (D32) Assessor Award or willing to work towards.
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Joinery / Woodwork Experience
Experience of working in an industries type background in a joinery/wood working environment with the ability to interpret and work from drawings, instructions and specifications.
Essential
Safe Working Practices
Health & Safety at Work (including fire regulations and COSHH)
Essential
Developing Others
Experience of developing and supporting others.
Essential
Influencing the behaviour of others
Evidence of your ability to confidently and positively influence and where necessary challenge the behaviours of others.
Essential
Working with Others
Ability to work individually and as part of a team and demonstrate strong leadership skills as well as an ability to build and maintain effective working relationships.
Essential
Communication Skills
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Essential
This opportunity is closed to applications.