Officer Instructor

The post holder will predominately work within the timber production sheds but may be required to cover a range of functions to support the current industry / work parties and also developmental work. Offender outcomes and purposeful activity are key areas in the SPS where we are looking to develop what we do to support desistance and build on the social capital of those in our care. Examples of key areas currently link to housing, opportunities for support / employment and citizenship. Within offender outcomes, you would be contributing to key themes of development identified by the SPS corporate plan and Shotts development plan. This will also require identification of and a commitment to personal development to meet dynamic and changing demands within the justice field.- Responsibilities- Maintain product output levels and monitor production targets within area of responsibility.- Effectively train, instruct and assess prisoners in the theory and practice required to achieve the standards set by the relevant examining body or training organisation.- Maintain security and discipline in the workplace, in accordance with SPS security standards, ensuring the security of prisoners and the maintenance of plant and tools. This will include undertaking other Prison Officer duties as required. Contribute towards the enhancement of Employability partnerships that provides prisoners with opportunities and pathways to employment and desistance on release- Contribute to the delivery of employment specific certificated training that makes a significant contribution to the establishment plan and in line with the SPS Operational Review.**Person Specification**
- Qualifications Requirements- Served a recognised Carpentry/Joinery apprenticeship and achieved accredited qualification (City & Guilds or SVQ equivalent). Essential- Achieved the L&D9 D1 Assessor Award (SVQ) or willing to work towards. Essential- Experience Requirements- Experience of operating in a timber orientated workshop or building site. Sound knowledge of timber products and timber machining. Essential- The ability to identify and analyse information, problem solve and make informed decisions. Essential- Experience and knowledge of quality control systems. Desirable- Knowledge Skills Requirements- Sound knowledge of Health and Safety Legislation, particularly in relation to Risk Assessments, Safe Systems of Work and Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) regulations. Essential- Self-motivated with the ability to plan, prioritise and manage workloads to meet departmental and organisational deadlines. Essential- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, at all organisational levels. Essential- Experience of working individually and as part of a team, which provides evidence of your strong leadership skills. Essential- Selection method 1- Situational Judgement Test- Selection method 2- Cognitive Ability Test- Selection method 3- Group Exercise- Selection method 4- Written Exercise- Selection method 5- Interview- Selection method 6- Final Stage Interview