Instructor - Sign and Print Workshop - HMP Parc

Job Description

Instructor -Sign and Print WorkshopG4S Care and Rehabilitation ServicesHMP Parc, Bridgend, CF35 6APSalary £26,900 per annumPermanent - 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.Within Care and Rehabilitation Services, the philosophy of our prisons is to rehabilitate offenders and equip them to re-integrate into mainstream society on release. We seek to normalise prison conditions as far as possible to reflect life in the outsidecommunity. Our aim is to create an environment in which staff and prisoners feel safe and causes of prison stress are minimised. Central to our philosophy is the relationship between staff and prisoners. Our training and operational practices emphasise theneed to treat prisoners with dignity and respect and G4S staff build positive and supportive relationships with the prisoners in their care. HMP & YOI Parc accommodates 1038 convicted male adult prisoners and remand/ convicted young offenders and young peoplein a secure but modern environment.We now have an opportunity for an Instructor - Sign and Print Workshop to join our team at HMP Parc tosupervise, instruct and train prisoners in the various designing, printing and sublimation activities that will evidence the prisoner’s skills, knowledgeand expertise, improving their employability chances on release and help to reduce their re-offending.Some of the key responsibilities are:

• Ensure the workshop is set up, where practicable to replicate a commercial print and sign workshop in the community. This should include stock control, order processing, customer liaison, product development, quality control etc
• Process Customer orders in a professional, efficient and timely manner and organise workflow to meet customer deadlines.
• Ensure income targets are met or exceeded and operating costs are controlled and managed.
• Promote the Print/Sublimation work in a positive manner both internally and externally and assist with raising its profile throughout the prison, local and business communities
• Deliver high quality training to prisoners to help them fully undertake their job role and adapting your delivery style to meet the needs of the individual learners.
• Liaise with the RAU to ensure your workshop role is maintained to agreed profile at all times, maximising employment spaces and contributing to the Establishments ‘Purposeful Activity’ KPT
• Ensure all Prison paperwork is completed accurately, neatly and by required deadlines, to include regime monitoring, prisoner pay, interruptions, action plans etc. and ensure pay is input onto CMS by required deadlines.
• Develop and challenge prisoners working under your supervision to achieve targets set and instil a good ‘work ethic’ to improve their employability upon release.
• Challenge and eliminate unlawful discrimination, promote equality of opportunity and promote good working relationships between people of different groups and actively support and promote diversity in your area of work.
• Maintain up to date knowledge in the Printing and Sublimation Industry, attending any designated training identified and any internal mandatory training as required.
• Ensure all prisoners are searched out of the workshop after each work session and any other interruptions.
• Maintain the security of your workshop/area at all times reporting any concerns immediately to your line manager and the Security Department and through the MIR system.
• Be accountable for and manage all tools used in your workshop/area using correct procedures for tool cabinets, tally systems, tool allocation, disposal and inventories etc following set procedures as per the Local Security Strategy.
• Ensure the Industries and Security tool check sheet is completed after every work session AM and PM and keep records for audit purposes.
• Manage and control all materials and consumables used within your workshop/area reporting any unauthorised or unusual usage to your manager and Security where necessary
• Challenge anti-social behaviour and poor performance of prisoners allocated to your work party and use the correct IEP procedures in doing so.
• Ensure all Health & Safety legislation pertinent to your workshop/area is implemented and adhered to at all times. Review 6 monthly and update as necessary
• Ensure all new prisoners allocated to your workshop/area receive the workshop induction and that they understand and comply with it at all times.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:Formal Education

• Educated to at least GCSE level or similar
• Excellent Communication and IT skills.

Technical Education:

• To be efficient in the processes and procedures of Digital Print and Sign Manufacture
• Proficient in electronic print programmes such as Adobe illustrator, CS5 or earlier, Adobe Photoshop CS5 or earlier, Adobe in Design CS5 or earlier, Quark Express V8 or earlier or similar, Coral Draw
• Knowledge or experience in sublimation and sign manufacturing

Desirable Skills

• EAT level 3, PTLLS or ET01 or willingness to work towards

If you join us, you can be sure that you’ll find a secure, friendly and professional working environment and be given all the support, training and encouragement you need to build and develop a successful career with us.HMP Parc encourages applications from Welsh speakers.For more information on HMP Parc, please visithttps://Equality and Diversity is an important part of G4S Care and Rehabilitation Services. We actively encourage applications from all backgrounds and are a fully inclusive employer who aims to support all employees to be their true selves. We are happy to discussany reasonable adjustments for either the role or during the recruitment process.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.Please note that these vacancies are subject to a 5 year checkable history and the strict vetting standards set by G4S and the Secretary of State for the Home Office and are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.You must be eligible to work in the UK and must have been resident in the UK for a minimum period of 3 years. You will also need to provide full details of your employment and education history for the last 5 years as part of the security screening processfor this role.