CRED Supervisor Swaleside

Position: CRED Supervisor (Prisoner Working Supervisor) Location: HMP Swaleside, Brabazon Rd, Eastchurch, Isle of Sheppey ME12 4AX Salary: £36,066.96 per annum Contract: Full time - Permanent We are seeking a dedicated Cred Supervisor individual to join our team at HMP Swaleside, a category B, adult male prison. Join a team that is more than just a group of colleagues – we work Monday to Sunday as a supportive and driven family, working together to create a safe and nurturing environment. HMP Swaleside runs like a self-contained city. As the Maintenance Team we are committed to the smooth and safe operation, impacting every prisoner, employee, visitor and the wider community. As a Cred Supervisor you will work alongside experienced and passionate colleagues across many trades, offering mentorship, collaborating to achieve objectives and advocating fair treatment and opportunities for all. You will support prisoner rehabilitation by enabling them to undertake maintenance work within the prison estate. Qualifications and experience Understanding of prisons and the prisoner working systems or willingness to learn (Desirable) Understanding of how to use tools and equipment to complete small‑scale refurbishments (Essential) Knowledge of working safely and putting health and safety principles into practice (Essential) Experience in managing small‑scale refurbishments and projects (Essential) Experience supervising staff (Essential) Self‑motivated with a positive “can do” approach to work (Desirable) Experience managing relationships with various stakeholders (Desirable) Trade or building qualification (carpentry, painting and decorating, plumbing or electrics) (Desirable) If you don't hold a trade or building qualification, demonstrable experience is essential If this sounds like you, we’d like to hear from you. Explore a varied and rewarding career at GFSL. Joining us is your chance to help ensure prisons are secure and safe for prisoners and prison staff, and to play your part in helping prisoners reintegrate into society. Holidays are 25 days per year plus Bank Holidays, with a range of non‑contractual benefits such as Death in Service at 4x salary, private GP consultations, an Employee Assistance Programme, financial rewards, and retailer discounts. We have a strong focus on safety, a supportive inclusive workplace, competitive benefits, and real opportunity to build your skills and progress. We’re passionate about promoting greater diversity and creating a workplace where all employees have a voice and can be their true selves. #J-18808-Ljbffr