Hmp Swansea

6 months ago


Swansea, United Kingdom Ministry of Justice Full time

Salary 1
- £34,862 - £40,094

Number of jobs available 1
- 1

Detail of reserve list 1
- 12 Months

Region 1
- Wales

City/Town 1
- Swansea

Building/Site 1
- HM PRISON SWANSEA SWANSEA, SA1 3SR

Grade 1
- HEO

Organisation Grade for HMPPS 1
- Band 6

Post Type 1
- Permanent

Working Pattern 1
- Full Time, Part Time, Part Time/Job Share, Flexible Working, Other

Role Type 1
- Education and Training

Job description 1

**Overview of the job**

This is a Learning and Skills Quality Assurance Manager job in one of the South Wales Public Sector Prisons (SWPSP).

The main purpose of the job is to ensure learning and skills delivery in the prison is delivered to quality standards as outlined in the Integrated Quality Assurance Framework for HMPPS in Wales, ESTYN and Awarding Body expectations.

Accountable to the Head of Learning and Skills the post will be based in one of the Public Sector Prisons in South Wales.

This is a non-rotational, non-operational post with line management responsibilities.

**Summary**

The job holder will be responsible for:

- Managing the quality assurance activities in prison Learning and Skills departments in line with the Integrated Quality Assurance Framework for South Wales prisons.
- Working with the Heads of Learning and Skills to continuously improve in line with ESTYN’s 5 inspections areas - Standards; Wellbeing and Attitudes to Learning; Teaching and Learning Experiences; Care, Support and Guidance; Leadership and Management.

**Responsibilities, Activities and Duties**

The job holder will be required to carry out the following responsibilities, activities and duties:

- Manage the Quality Observation process including standardisation, training and moderation.
- Analysing audit data to identify areas for improvement in the quality systems and prepare improvement plans.
- Monitor and report on the impact of quality activities and development plans.
- Support the completion of the annual Self-Assessment Report and development and monitoring of the Quality Development Plans.
- Provide additional learning and support (mentoring) to staff for quality development and occupation competence.
- Ensure ILPs and other elements of the Learner Journey course folders are completed to an excellent standard.
- Monitor weekly end of course learner evaluations from staff in Learning and Skills departments and Industries and inputting on MIS.
- Ensure all staff are competent to deliver Essential Skills and/or vocational courses and resources/ILPs are effectively utilised according to Lifelong Learning UK

(LLUK)/Accreditation Boards’ Standards and delivered in a multi-sensory way as appropriate.- Maintain and monitor all aspects of Essential Skills in the department to maintain compliance with Quality Mark/Inspectors expectations.
- Support the preparation of the Annual Needs Analysis Report documents.
- To be responsible for the implementation of all recommendations that focus on quality procedures, from all inspections and assurance visits.
- Ensure all teachers have required marking schemes, Essential Skills information displayed in learning environments, delivery plans in place/displayed.
- Deliver 300 hours of teaching per year.
- Maintain own professional standards and continuous professional development by attending courses, meetings, training events, workshops, seminars in order to develop yourself and the department.
- To be highly self-motivated and organised.
- Adhere to all HMPPS policies and procedures.
- Line management of admin staff and oversight of contractor staff as required by the Heads of Learning ad Skills.

The duties/responsibilities listed above describe the post as it is at present and is not intended to be exhaustive. The job holder is expected to accept reasonable alterations and additional tasks of a similar level that may be necessary. Significant adjustments may require re-examination under the Job Evaluation Scheme and shall be discussed in the first instance with the job holder.

**Behaviours**
- Making Effective Decisions
- Communicating and Influencing
- Changing and Improving
- Leadership
- Managing a Quality Service

**Essential Experience**
- Quality inspection, auditing experience.
- Knowledge of tools, concepts and methodologies of QA.
- Knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements.

**Technical Requirements**
- Teaching qualification, minimum Cert Ed or PGCE.

Will need to keep up to date of knowledge/working practices in areas of expertise.

**Internal applicants**

All newly promoted staff to the following Band 6 first line manager roles (Activities Unit Manager, Facilities and Services Unit Manager, Facilities and Services Business Manager, Programme Manager, Specialist Treatment Manager or Equality Advisor) in Establishments will be expected to complete the New Manager Programme on Civil Service Learning within three years of promotion.

Staff that have mapped or re-graded to Band 6 who have previously worked at an equivalent level will not


  • Hmp Swansea

    5 months ago


    Swansea, United Kingdom Ministry of Justice Full time

    Salary 1 - £39,725 - £41,633 Pro-rata Number of jobs available 1 - 1 Detail of reserve list 1 - 12 Months Region 1 - Wales City/Town 1 - Swansea Building/Site 1 - HM PRISON SWANSEA SWANSEA, SA1 3SR Grade 1 - HEO Organisation Grade for HMPPS 1 - Band 5 Post Type 1 - Permanent Working Pattern 1 - Part Time Role Type 1 - Chaplaincy Job description...

  • Prison Drive

    6 months ago


    Swansea, United Kingdom Swansea Council Full time

    £33,945 - £37,336 per year (pro-rata). We are advertising for a temporary four day a week IDVA (Drive Prison) within the Domestic Abuse Hub until 31/03/25. **Post title**: Prison Drive - Independent Domestic Violence Advisor **Post number**: SS.73191 **Salary**: £33,945 - £37,336 per year (pro-rata) **Directorate/department**: Social...


  • Swansea, United Kingdom Swansea Council Full time

    £ 32,020-£35,411 per year If you have a passion for supporting children and young people affected by domestic abuse, then Swansea Council could have just the service for you. **Post title**: CIDVA- Children's Independent Domestic Violence Adviser **Post number**: SS.73139 **Salary**: £ 32,020-£35,411 per year **Directorate/department**: Social...


  • Swansea, United Kingdom Swansea Council Full time

    £ 32,020-£35,411 (pro rata) If you have a passion for supporting children and young people affected by domestic abuse, then Swansea Council could have just the service for you. **Post title**: Regional Children's Independent Domestic Violence Adviser - CIDVA **Post number**: SS.73139 **Salary**: £ 32,020-£35,411 per year **Directorate/department**:...


  • Swansea, United Kingdom Ministry of Justice Full time

    Salary 1 £25,752 - £27,116 Number of jobs available 1 1 Detail of reserve list 1 12 Months Region 1 Wales City/Town 1 Swansea Building/Site 1 HM PRISON SWANSEA SWANSEA, SA1 3SR Grade 1 AO Organisation Grade for HMPPS 1 Band 3 Post Type 1 Permanent Working Pattern 1 Full Time, Part Time, Part Time/Job Share, Flexible Working, Other Role...

  • Hearing Aid Dispenser

    5 months ago


    Swansea, United Kingdom HMP Group Ltd Full time

    **Hearing Aid Dispenser** **(HCPC Registered)** **Location/Region: Swansea / West Wales** **Salary: £37,061 with OTE £55,000 plus benefits, company car or car allowance, commission, quarterly and annual bonuses** **About Us**: Introducing HMP Recruitment: Your Healthcare Talent Partner **Our Client**: Our Client is one of the UK’s leading expert...


  • Swansea, United Kingdom Adferiad Recovery Full time

    The Dyfodol Offender Interventions Service is an integrated partnership provision for South Wales and for the public sector prisons of HMP Cardiff, HMP Swansea and HMP Usk/Prescoed. The aim of the service is to address the causes of drug and/or alcohol related offending and risk of harm to individuals, families, and peers by providing individual and...


  • Swansea, United Kingdom HM Prison & Probation Service Full time

    **Details**: **Reference number**: - 354340**Salary**: - £30,902 - £32,539- A Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 27%**Job grade**: - Administrative Officer- HMPPS Band 3**Contract type**: - Permanent**Type of role**: - Other**Working pattern**: - Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time**Number of jobs...


  • Swansea, United Kingdom HM Prison & Probation Service Full time

    **Details**: **Reference number**: - 343220**Salary**: - £25,752 - £27,116- A Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 27%**Job grade**: - Administrative Officer- HMPPS Band 3**Contract type**: - Permanent**Type of role**: - Administration / Corporate Support**Working pattern**: - Flexible working, Full-time, Job share,...

  • Painter

    7 days ago


    Swansea, United Kingdom HAYS Full time

    Painter required at HMP Swansea Your new company We have a fantastic opportunity for a Painter/Decorator at HMP Swansea. The prison has a focus on education and rehabilitation, holding adult males and young offenders with approximately 500 inmates.Your new role You will be working for AMEY as part of their facilities team at the prison. As a...

  • Painter

    2 weeks ago


    Swansea, United Kingdom HAYS Full time

    Painter required at HMP Swansea Your new company We have a fantastic opportunity for a Painter/Decorator at HMP Swansea. The prison has a focus on education and rehabilitation, holding adult males and young offenders with approximately 500 inmates.Your new role You will be working for AMEY as part of their facilities team at the prison. As a...

  • Painter

    4 days ago


    Swansea, United Kingdom HAYS Full time

    Painter required at HMP Swansea Your new company We have a fantastic opportunity for a Painter/Decorator at HMP Swansea. The prison has a focus on education and rehabilitation, holding adult males and young offenders with approximately 500 inmates.Your new role You will be working for AMEY as part of their facilities team at the prison. As a...

  • Painter

    3 hours ago


    Swansea, United Kingdom Hays Full time

    Painter required at HMP Swansea Your new company   We have a fantastic opportunity for a Painter/Decorator at HMP Swansea.The prison has a focus on education and rehabilitation, holding adult males and young offenders with approximately 500 inmates.Please note you will require an NVQ level 3 in painting/ decorating.An NVQ level 2 with relevant experience...

  • Painter

    2 days ago


    Swansea, United Kingdom HAYS Full time

    Painter required at HMP Swansea Your new company We have a fantastic opportunity for a Painter/Decorator at HMP Swansea. The prison has a focus on education and rehabilitation, holding adult males and young offenders with approximately 500 inmates.Please note you will require an NVQ level 3 in painting/ decorating. An NVQ level 2 with relevant experience...

  • Painter

    3 days ago


    Swansea, United Kingdom HAYS Full time

    Painter required at HMP Swansea Your new company We have a fantastic opportunity for a Painter/Decorator at HMP Swansea. The prison has a focus on education and rehabilitation, holding adult males and young offenders with approximately 500 inmates.Please note you will require an NVQ level 3 in painting/ decorating. An NVQ level 2 with relevant experience...

  • Painter

    3 days ago


    Swansea, United Kingdom HAYS Full time

    Painter/ Decorator needed at HMP Swansea. Your new company We have a fantastic opportunity for a Painter/Decorator at HMP Swansea. The prison has a focus on education and rehabilitation, holding adult males and young offenders with approximately 500 inmates.Please note you will require an NVQ level 3 in painting/ decorating. An NVQ level 2 with relevant...


  • Swansea, United Kingdom HMP Group Ltd Full time

    Are you passionate about making a difference in people's lives? Do you have a keen interest in the field of hearing care? Look no further - an exciting opportunity awaits you with our esteemed partner who are a National Hearing Care Company! Further details on the role are below **Position: Hearing Aid Dispenser (Field based and Branch/visiting...


  • Swansea, United Kingdom The Nelson Trust Full time

    The Nelson Trust provides holistic support for women involved with the Criminal Justice System (CJS) under the supervision of the National Probation Service. Women include those serving a community order and women released from HMP Eastwood Park. We have recently established a Women’s Centre located 10 minutes’ walk from the City Centre. The Centre...