Physical Education Instructor - Wandsworth, United Kingdom - Ministry of Justice

Ministry of Justice

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Wandsworth, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Description

Physical education instructor

£32,791

Wandsworth:

Overview of the job
This is an operational job in an establishment

Summary

The job holder will be a Prison Officer who will have additional specialist Physical Education Instructor training to carry out this job.

They will supervise and support prisoners in a secure custodial setting, ensuring all services are provided to a high standard and that security and control are maintained at all times.

They will also be deployed as a Supervising Officer where required

This is an operational job with no line management; however they will have supervisory responsibilities for staff.

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

Initiate, develop and deliver physical education programmes and activities for prisoners. Customise programmes for individual prisoners as appropriate
Deliver gym inductions including health and safety and equipment usage.
Deliver preplanned accredited education activities and manual handling training to prisoners, adhering to Office for Standards in Education (OFSTED) guidelines
Interview and allocate prisoners onto courses. Carry out initial risk and health assessment of prisoners and liaise with healthcare to ensure that they receive a medical checkup where required and assist with the rehabilitation of sports injuries
Regularly review Individual Learning Plans (ILPS) set and monitor targets to challenge prisoners
Have regular contact with awarding bodies regarding courses and certification
Identify opportunities for and manage prisoners participation in external activities, events and award schemes
Act as internal verifier for internal courses
Provide fitness training for staff and contribute to 'Well Being' Days
Conduct regular equipment checks and maintain logs.
Order new equipment when required and ensure all repairs are completed on existing equipment

Undertake other tasks including:

Supervise, manage and control prisoners decently, lawfully, safely and securely whilst carrying out all activities
Exercise the powers of a Constable
Conduct searches on prisoners, staff and visitors as required
Undertake external escorts
Undertakes 'first on scene' incident response
Maintain and update systems in line with local agreements
Prepare relevant documentation for managers for verification / quality checking purposes
Attend and contribute to relevant meetings as required
Complete and update Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan
Establish, develop and maintain professional relationships with prisoners and staff
Understand and comply with national/local policies and legislation

When required act as a Supervising Officer as per the following job descriptions:

SO : Safe, Decent and Secure / YP
SO : Operations / YP
SO : Special Unit
SO : Category A Escorts
SO : Nights / YP
SO : Regime
SO : PEI

The duties/responsibilities listed above describe the post as it is at present and is not intended to be exhaustive.

The Job holder is expected to accept reasonable alterations and additional tasks of a similar level that may be necessary.

Significant adjustments may require re-examination under the Job Evaluation scheme and shall be discussed in the first instance with the Job Holder.

An ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence through the medium of English or (where specified in Wales) Welsh.

Behaviours

Delivering at Pace
Leadership
Communicating and Influencing
Working Together
Managing a Quality Service

Essential Experience
Must be competent in custodial procedures, including dynamic risk assessments.

Successful completion of POELT and probation period
Must have Custodial Care National Vocational Qualification (NVQ)
Must be trained in restraint techniques
Must complete Physical Education Instruction qualification, and must also pass a fitness test

Hours of Work (Unsocial Hours) Allowances
37 hour working week (standard).

HMPPS Staff on closed pay structures only

Additional Conditioned Hours Pensionable (ACHP)

Staff moving from a closed 39 hour pay structure will be eligible for the two protected
pensionable additional committed hours (ACHP). They will work a 39 hour week
consisting of the standard 37 hour week and a further 2 additional hours (ACHP) paid
at plain time pensionable rate.

Unsocial Hours Working

This role requires working regular unsocial hours and a 17% payment will be paid in
addition to your basic pay to recognise this. Unsocial hours are those hours outside
hrs Monday to Friday and include working evening, nights, weekends and
Bank / Public holidays.

Salary:

£32,791

Additional Information:

Working Arrangements & Further Information
Standard working hours for this post are 37 hours per week excluding breaks which are unpaid.

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