91246 - Waste Management - Specialist Production Instructor (SPI): Waste Environmental - HMP Hollesley Bay

Salary   £31,995 Number of jobs available   1 Detail of reserve list   12 Months Region   East of England City/Town   Woodbridge Building/Site   HM Prison Hollesley Bay, IP12 3JW Grade   EO Organisation Grade for HMPPS   Band 4 Post Type   Permanent Working Pattern   Full Time, Part Time, Part Time/Job Share, Other Role Type   Facilities Management Will the successful applicant have line manager responsibilities?   No Job description  

Waste Management processes are not the only things you will oversee in this life-changing role. Leading a team of prisoners working in our waste management units you will develop their skills and confidence, and possibly assess accredited vocational qualifications.

We will rely on you and your team to ensure our waste management processes are compliant and to the highest standards, but the work you do with prisoners will have the longest lasting impact - and the most unique challenges. You will set tasks to match their ability, while ensuring safety and production is maintained at all times. Along the way, you could play a part in implementing new and innovative processes in a custodial setting or working in partnership with another government department. You will certainty discover potential for rewarding development of your career.

As well as knowledge and skills spanning the waste management sector, you will need strong communication and influencing skills and a caring, resilient approach. The Waste Management Industry supports establishments to reduce the amount of waste that is produced and to advise on the best route to reduce waste at source, working with suppliers, and meeting legislative requirements.

Our waste management units are in 85 establishments across the estate with employment places for 1190 prisoners.

Overview of the job    

This is a non-operational instructional job in an establishment.

Summary    

The job holder will be responsible for the day-to-day activities within the Waste Management unit.

This is a non-operational job in an establishment with no line management responsibilities.

Responsibilities, Activities and Duties    

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

•    Complete administration activities to support the smooth running of the workshop.
•    Collect, process and dispose of waste materials from all areas of the establishment in the most appropriate and effective way, with regard to legislative compliance and environmental issues.
•    Liaise with contractors when ordering services, including skip collection.
•    Provide general advice and guidance to staff on how to manage waste more effectively and actively promote recycling within the establishment.
•    Carry out insect control measures within work area.
•    Actively contribute to recycling/waste efficiency meetings and Sustainable Development Committee Meetings.

Undertake other instructor tasks including:

•    May participate in the selection process of prisoners for the workshop/area of work.
•    Induct prisoners to the workshop/area of work and train them in aspects such as Health and Safety, Control of Substance Hazardous to Health (COSHH), machinery and tools usage.
•    Provide support for prisoners where required; tailor learning and training requirements to individual needs.
•    Set work schedules and manage targets/quality standards, maintaining delivery of contractual arrangements.
•    Assess and evaluate skills of prisoners up to national qualification standards.
•    Supervise and maintain discipline of prisoners within workshop/area of work, responsible for performance, motivation, discipline, appraisal and development of prisoners.
•    Maintain regular communications via radio net in accordance with Local Security Strategy (LSS).
•    Open and complete Assessment Care in Custody and Teamwork (ACCT) forms, Violence Reduction Incident Reports (VRIR) and Security Information Reports (SIRs) when required and