Woodwork Wood Assembly - Specialist Production Instructor (SPI) - Social Enterprise - HMP Ford (Ref: 18353)

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Job description

Workshop Instructor – HMP Ford

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our team as a Workshop Instructor within our social enterprise workshop. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference by supporting prisoners to develop practical skills, creativity, and confidence through hands-on learning.

In this role, you will teach and guide learners in the design and production of a variety of wooden products. You will encourage creativity and innovation, helping individuals transform recycled and reclaimed materials into high-quality, marketable items. A key part of the role is inspiring learners to think creatively, problem-solve, and take pride in their work.

Our workshop is fully equipped with a wide range of tools and machinery, including CNC machine, lathe, and a variety of power tools. You will be responsible for demonstrating safe working practices, maintaining a secure and organised environment, and ensuring all work is carried out to a high standard.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver practical, engaging training in woodworking and product creation
• Support and motivate learners of varying abilities to achieve their potential
• Encourage creativity, particularly in the use of recycled and sustainable materials
• Operate and supervise the use of workshop equipment safely and effectively
• Maintain high standards of health and safety at all times
• Contribute to the development of new product ideas within the social enterprise

About You:

• Passionate about teaching and developing others
• Skilled in woodworking or practical crafts, with the ability to use workshop tools and machinery
• Creative, with an interest in upcycling and sustainable design
• Patient, adaptable, and able to engage individuals in a custodial environment
• Committed to rehabilitation, inclusion, and making a positive impact

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a practical environment and wants to play a meaningful role in rehabilitation by equipping individuals with valuable skills for the future.

Person specification

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Behaviours

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Communicating and Influencing
• Changing and Improving
• Managing a Quality Service
• Developing Self and Others

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £34,440, HM Prison & Probation Service contributes £9,977 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

• Access to learning and development
• A working environment that supports a range of flexible working options to enhance your work life balance
• A working culture which encourages inclusion and diversity
• A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
• Annual Leave
• Public Holidays
• Season Ticket Advance

For more information about the recruitment process, benefits and allowances and answers to general queries, please click the below link which will direct you to our Candidate Information Page.

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Selection process details

This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths and Experience.https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Nationality requirements

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

• UK nationals
• nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
• Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

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We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.

Diversity and Inclusion

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Contact point for applicants

Job contact :

• Name : SSCL Recruitment Enquiries Team
• Email : moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk
• Telephone : 0345 241 5358

Recruitment team

• Email : moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk

Further information

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