Prison Services Assistant
2 months ago
The successful candidate will be responsible for providing an efficient and effective shopping and sundry provision service to the prisoner population within strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
They will accurately collate and process individual orders, via a bagging & tagging operation and delivering the orders to residential areas.
The post holder may be required to cover the Prisoner Wages Admin Assistant as highlighted by management.
Key Responsibilities- Contribute to the delivery of an effective and efficient grocery/shopping service in accordance to agreed timescales.
- Undertake manual handling duties on a daily basis, in a warehouse type vicinity.
- Check canteen sheets for accuracy and process orders through an electronic point of sale system.
- Pick, charge on till and seal prisoners canteen orders in preparation to deliver to residential areas within strict deadlines.
- Receive and check weekly stock delivery and input onto stock management software.
- Assist in delivering of sundry purchase items to halls, when required.
- Perform other tasks/relief cover as specified by the Deputy Finance Manager.
SPS recruitment and selection practice is based on the fundamentals of our Competencies for Success Framework.
This identifies behaviours and standards required both of applicants seeking to join us, and our staff in their respective roles.
Assessment of specific behaviours, of which there are eight, will be determined by the role you are applying for.
Whilst it is unlikely you will be assessed on all of them, you will be assessed on those identified as key to role.
Qualification Requirements
- Minimum of two National 5 (or equivalent) qualifications, including English and Mathematics or relevant experience.
Essential Knowledge, Skills and Experience Requirements
- Knowledge and experience of stock control and delivery.
- Competent in the use of Microsoft Packages.
Behaviour Requirements
- Listen & Communicate
- Plan & Organise
- Relationships & Collaboration
Selection method
1 Interview
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