Prisoner Services Assistant
Permanent
HMP Edinburgh
B
£21,638
Closing date
04/10/2021, 23:55
Normal Office Hours
Full-Time - 37 Hours
The post holder will provide an effective and efficient shopping and sundry provision service to the prisoner population within strict deadlines. They will accurately collate and process individual orders, via a bag & tag operation and deliver the orders within the prison. The post holder may be required to cover the Prisoner Wages Admin Assistant as highlighted by management. This is a physically demanding role and manual handling duties will be required.
Responsibilities
Deliver an effective and efficient internal shopping service timeously by accurately picking, scanning and packing individual provision orders.
Contribute towards an effective stock management system (weekly/ monthly physical stock checks) by reconciling stock reports and interrogating any discrepancies when they are identified.
Deliver shopping and sundry items to prisoners’ accommodation areas.
Process prisoner order sheets through the computerised records software (EPOS system).
Collect Newspaper/Magazines from front of house and deliver to the prisoner accommodation areas.
Receive, check and store weekly stock delivery.
Person Specification
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.
Qualifications Requirements
Minimum of two National 5 (or equivalent) qualifications including English and Mathematics or relevant experience. ESSENTIAL
Experience Requirements
Knowledge and experience of stock control and delivery. ESSENTIAL
Competent in the use of all Microsoft Packages. ESSENTIAL
Knowledge Skills Requirements
Excellent communication skills. ESSENTIAL
Ability to prioritise workload to meet departmental and organisational deadlines. ESSENTIAL
Ability to work individually and as part of a team. ESSENTIAL
Good numeracy skills. ESSENTIAL
Interview
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