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AUM Learning, Skills and Employment (Ref: 14023)

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HM Prison and Probation Service

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • People, HR & Administration
    Education & Teaching
  • Lincoln

AI generated summary

  • You need recognized training qualifications, NVQ assessor status, and specialist industry knowledge with relevant working practices.
  • You will manage learning and skills programs for prisoners, ensure a safe environment, coordinate quality assurance, oversee budgets, and liaise with stakeholders to support reentry efforts.

Requirements

  • Recognised Training Qualifications
  • NVQ assessor
  • Specialist knowledge/ experience in relevant Industry.
  • Knowledge/working practices in areas of expertise.
  • Recognised Training Qualifications
  • NVQ assessor
  • Specialist knowledge/ experience in relevant Industry.
  • Knowledge/working practices in areas of expertise.

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for ensuring all staff within Learning Skills and Employment provide a respectful, safe decent environment for all prisoners and staff.
  • Responsible for managing Offenders Learning and Skills Service (OLASS) and non-OLASS including industries, gymnasium.
  • Responsible for assisting in the planning and implementing of quality assurance frameworks within the establishment.
  • Co-ordinate Self-Assessment Reports (SARs) for the establishment.
  • Responsible for managing, promoting, developing and co-ordinating all learning and skills activity, (including education, vocational training, physical education, library provision) in order to provide a comprehensive and coherent learning and skills programme for all prisoners.
  • Assist in the planning and co-ordination of Offenders Learning and Skills Service (OLASS) and all other types of learning to form a learner journey from reception to release.
  • Responsible for administration of distance learning, further education and Open University and monitoring the quality assurance of prisoners managing their own Individual Learning Plan (ILP).
  • Work with other resettlement services, the risk management unit and other functions, to encourage offenders to continue their learning on release – ensuring that appropriate Offenders Pathways are arranged/notified prior to release.
  • Responsible for monitoring the Service Level Agreements (SLA) for education, library services and training providers operating within the establishment, to ensure that quality standards are achieved.
  • Responsible for the delivery of industries vocational training ensuring the screening assessment and referral processes that determine suitability of prisoners to access learning material and tutor to deliver required skills to achieve target qualification.
  • Responsible for ensuring that the Service commissioned is agreed with SFA, Education provider and Advice and Guidance Agency.
  • Responsible for chairing quarterly Quality Improvement Group/OLASS Partnership Meetings and attend meetings as required.
  • Maintain good working relationship with groups that provide funding including the Learning and Skills council and Youth Justice Board (if in Young Offender Institution (YOI) or Juvenile in estates).
  • Responsible for the accuracy of figures generated i.e. hours delivered, to enable the release of funding.
  • Responsible for the preparation of material for internal and OFSTED audits and act as OFSTED nominee for the establishment.
  • Contribute to prisoner reports including Assessment, Care in Custody and Teamwork (ACCT) reports and parole reports.
  • Manage devolved budgets in accordance with the financial procedures outlined in the budget delegation.
  • Responsible for the management of all staff within their area. This includes staff performance, development and annual appraisal through to sickness absence management.
  • Ensure all HMPPS standards and Service Delivery Indicators (SDIs) are implemented and managed within the relevant work area.
  • Ensure all national and local policies and procedures are implemented and compliant e.g. National Security Framework (NSF), Local Security Strategy (LSS), Finance Manual.
  • Attend as directed any relevant boards/meetings and actively contribute, either as chair or team member.
  • Provides leadership and direction to managers and staff within their defined work area through briefings, building informal and formal relationships and effective communication.
  • Produce relevant reports as required and ensure all correspondence is replied to within agreed timescales.
  • Liaise and form good relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Manage resources to deliver the activities within the defined work area, and contribute to the mid-to-long term business planning process.
  • Ensure the defined work area and associated activities comply with Health and Safety legislation. Ensure all risk assessments are undertaken and staff are made aware of their personal responsibility towards ensuring Health and Safety compliance.

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is AUM Learning, Skills and Employment.

Where is this position located?

This position is based at HMP Morton Hall, Lincoln, LN6 9PT.

What type of job is this?

This is a management job within an establishment, specifically focused on Learning, Skills, and Employment.

What are the main responsibilities of the job holder?

The job holder will be responsible for managing OLASS and non-OLASS learning activities, ensuring a safe environment for prisoners and staff, monitoring quality assurance, coordinating learning programs, and managing staff performance among other duties.

Is this role operational or non-operational?

This is a non-operational job with line management responsibilities.

What qualifications are required for this position?

Candidates need to possess recognized training qualifications and experience, including NVQ assessor experience, as well as specialist knowledge in relevant industries.

What are the key behaviors assessed during the selection process?

Candidates will be assessed on Making Effective Decisions, Communicating and Influencing, Working Together, and Managing a Quality Service.

What benefits are offered with this position?

The benefits include access to learning and development, flexible working options, a Civil Service pension with significant employer contributions, annual leave, public holidays, and season ticket advance.

What types of candidates are eligible to apply for this job?

The job is broadly open to UK nationals, nationals of the Republic of Ireland, Commonwealth countries with the right to work in the UK, certain EU nations, individuals with limited leave to remain, and Turkish nationals with the right to work in the Civil Service.

Will candidates undergo any checks before being appointed?

Yes, successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check and a baseline personnel security standard check.

What is the management structure for this role?

The job holder will be responsible for managing all staff within their area, including performance management, staff development, and annual appraisal.

How can I contact the recruitment team for this position?

You can contact the SSCL Recruitment Enquiries Team via email at moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk or by telephone at 0345 241 5358.

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Mission & Purpose

The Prison and Probation Service in the UK is responsible for the management of prisons and the supervision of offenders in the community. Their ultimate mission is to protect the public by reducing reoffending and ensuring offenders are safely and securely managed. Their purpose is to support rehabilitation, provide opportunities for offenders to reform, and ensure they are prepared for successful reintegration into society. The service is committed to maintaining safety, security, and effectiveness in the criminal justice system.