Support Services Facilities

**Details**:
**Reference number**:

- 216755**Salary**:

- £18,349**Grade**:

- Administrative Assistant- HMPPS Band 2**Contract type**:

- Permanent**Type of role**:

- Industrial**Working pattern**:

- Full-time**Number of posts**:

- 1Contents

Location

About the job

**Benefits**:
Things you need to know

Location
- This position is based at HMP Bedford, Bedford, MK40 1HGAbout the job

**Summary**:

- Please refer to Job Description**Job description**:

- Reducing the environmental impact of the establishment and assisting in behavioural change is not the only positive thing you will do in this life-changing role.
- The Waste Management department supports the establishment to reduce the quantity of waste that is produced and to advise on the best route to reduce it at source. This is achieved by working with suppliers, internal stakeholders and by meeting current legislative requirements.
- Our waste management units are providing a service in 89 establishments across the prison estate with employment places for 1190 prisoners.
- Specialist Production Instructors (SPI, band 4) manage the day to day running of the workshops and deliver qualifications to the prisoners. As the band 2 SSF (Support Services Facilities) you will be an integral part of the workshop; working with a team of prisoners to help develop their work ethic, skills and confidence whilst providing front line support to the operational line.
- HMPPS actively promotes continuous professional development and training will be given to enhance your development within this role.
- Overview
- Job holders within this Group Profile will carry out specific manual activities across key areas to support the efficient running of the establishment. They will be deployed to provide a range of support services within the operational areas of the establishment when required.
- This is a non-operational job with no line management responsibilities.
- Characteristics
- Typical tasks associated with this Group Profile include:
- Log materials used and assist with stocktaking of tools, equipment and materials
- Undertake activities in such a way to ensure that waste is reduced and that areas of work are safe, clean and tidy whilst work is in progress
- Inform manager to ensure sufficient levels of stock are maintained
- Ensure allocated Planned Maintenance and small repairs are carried out, undertaking service requests raised via the computer aided facilities management system
- Carry out project work when required
- Advise on sufficient levels of stock and request procurement of goods and services, and ensure all materials used are logged and are fit for purpose
- Escort technical contractors when required, working with and supervising them in accordance with Local Security Strategy (LSS)
- Maintain regular communications via radio net in accordance with(LSS)
- Undertake the role of banksman directing the operation of some plant equipment or machinery
- Be responsible for tools and plant machinery, carrying out checks at regular intervals and completing relevant documentation in accordance with Local Security Strategy (LSS) and National Security Framework (NSF)
- Comply with Health & Safety policies, procedures and legislation to ensure statutory and mandatory compliance
- Drive estates vehicles and operate plant equipment
- Operate within command mode in line with local contingency plans
- Undertake incidental and emergency or urgent tasks and assignments as per Service Delivery Agreement timescales in a safe manner
- Assemble products on site when required
- Carry out pest control prevention measures across the estate when required
- Contribute to prisoner reports including parole and sentence planning

Job Descriptions relating to this Group Profile
- The role holder once in post will be in matched to a job description a sample list is attached below.- Support Services Facilities : Catering
- Support Services Facilities : Maintenance
- Support Services Facilities : Museum Curator
- Support Services Facilities : Shop
- Support Services Facilities : Stores/Warehouse/RIDS
- Support Services Facilities : Waste Environmental

Essential Skills/ Qualifications/ Accreditation/ Registration- Requires basic knowledge and will be required to undertake specific training and courses in these work areas.
- Will comply with the relevant H & S policies and legislation Must complete a manual handling course, undertake basic security awareness and be trained in break-away techniques if deemed required.

**Responsibilities**:

- Please refer to Job Description**Behaviours**:
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

- Communicating and Influencing
- Managing a Quality Service
- Developing Self and Others

**Benefits**:

- Access to learning and development
- A working environment that supports a range of flexible working options to enhance your work life balance
- A working culture which encourages inclusion and diversity
- A civil service