Prisoner Services Assistant

2 weeks ago

Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire, United Kingdom Scottish Prison Service Full time

Vacancy Type

Temporary/Fixed Term

Duration

12 months

Location

HMP Kilmarnock

Pay Band

B

Salary

£27,697

Closing Date

25/11/2025, 23:55

Hours of work

Normal Office Hours

Full or Part Time

Full-Time

Weekly Hours

35

Job Purpose

The post holder will provide an effective and efficient canteen (tuck shop style) service to the prisoner population, adhering to strict guidelines and deadlines, accurately processing and bagging individual orders in preparation for delivery to residential areas. This role will have prisoner contact.

Responsibilities

Contribute to the delivery of an effective and efficient canteen service in accordance to agreed timescales.

Accurately, pick and seal prisoner's canteen orders, in preparation to deliver to residential areas within strict deadlines.

Receive and check weekly stock delivery and input onto stock management software. Effective stock management, rotation and reconciliation including physical stock check.

The post holder will be required to undertake manual handling duties on a daily basis, in a warehouse type vicinity.

Person Specification

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

A minimum of 2 National 5 qualifications, including English and Maths or equivalent qualifications or relevant job experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience Requirements

Sound knowledge and experience of stock control.

Competent and experienced in the use of ICT tools, including Microsoft Office packages.

Ability to analyse, interpret and report on a range of information. Excellent numeracy skills and attention to detail.

Behaviour Requirements

Listen & Communicate

Plan & Organise

Relationships & Collaboration

Selection method 1

Final Stage Interview

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