Officer Instructor

The post holder will facilitate the delivery of a hairdressing within HMP YOI Stirling. You will be responsible for the effective management and development of women and young people in custody. You will support women and young people in custody in gaining appropriate work experience and nationally recognised qualifications City and Guilds or SVQ level 3 (minimum) aimed at improving their employment prospects on release. You will provide direct training and assessment of relevant skills for women in custody as well as provide support for training provided by external partners within the function- Responsibilities- Deliver certified training to meet targets set for the establishment in accordance with the Performance Contract. 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- 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. Liaise with external partners re service delivery options and training requirements, Make all necessary arrangements to ensure delivery partners are appropriately inducted and vetted prior to working in the custodial environment- Maintain security and discipline in the workplace, in accordance with SPS security standards, ensuring the security of young people and women in custody. Recording and completion of all routine information, documentation and communications including attendance, Wages and PR2 case management entries- Ensure effective use of resources: budget, prisoner numbers, wages, materials, and equipment within functional area. Provide support to other offender outcome / residential functional areas to ensure effective service delivery- Maintenance of a safe, healthy and standards compliant working environment through regular and effective Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment. Support, guide and assist the work of prisoners employed within the functional area, ensuring compliance with SPS rules, regulations and operating standards- Ensure effective maintenance of machinery and equipment is carried out in accordance with maintenance plans and regulations. Ensure all prisoners, staff and partners within functional area adhere to Health & Safety requirements, all relevant safe systems of work and hygiene standards**Person Specification**- Qualification Requirements- Served a recognised apprenticeship and achieved an accredited qualification in Hairdressing (City & Guilds or SVQ Level 3 equivalent) Essential- Hold the A1 Assessor Award or willing to work towards. Desirable- Knowledge, Skills and Experience Requirements- Sound knowledge of Health & Safety legislation, particularly in relation to Risk Assessments, Safe Systems of Work and Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSSH) regulations. Essential Experience of delivering training in a commercial environment. Essential- Behaviour Requirements- Develop Ourselves & Others- Plan & Organise- Support & Motivate- Selection method 1- Interview- Selection method 2- Situational Judgement Test- Selection method 3- Cognitive Ability Test- Selection method 4- Group Exercise- Selection method 5- Final Stage Interview