Livestock Controller and Instructor role at HMP East Sutton Park in Sutton Valence.

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Livestock Control and Instructor

HMP East Sutton Park in Sutton Valence near Maidstone, Kent , Long-term Contracts. Based on 37 hours per week
£13.72 per hour premium rate. Including Weekend and Bank Holiday rate of £24.02 per hour.


Overview of the position

As the leading supplier to the HM Prison Service for the provision of support operatives, Hays is seeking to recruit Livestock Control Instructor.

You will have responsibility for all livestock within the establishment's farm and will deliver and assess accredited vocational qualifications to prisoners.
This is a non-operational job in an establishment with no line management responsibilities.

Responsibilities & Duties


* Manage livestock within the establishment ensuring all daily animal husbandry tasks are carried out
* Manage and maintain service delivery targets such vaccination programme and prevention of livestock disease
* Maintain the establishment's breeding programmes each according to their breed or species
* Maintain service delivery indicators in relation to prisoner National Proficiency
* Testing Council (NPTC) and the creation of suitable habitats and area to be opened up to the public
* Fully prepare animals for show at national competitions if required
* Maintain and carry out basic service of livestock equipment and agricultural machinery for their department ensuring they are safe and secure

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 contribute to Incentive Earned Privileges (IEP) reports
* Will conduct a metal detector scan or rub down search of prisoners attending and leaving their own workshops
* Provide quality assurance against product specification
* Log attendance and approve prisoner hours worked and wages including recording piece work where appropriate
* Carry out fabric and tool checks of workshops and maintain security of areas, logging any tool/equipment faults. Undertake planned maintenance programme on machinery
* Contribute to prisoner reports including parole and sentence planning
* Complete regime monitoring information and update prisoner training records
* Contribute to Health and Safety risk assessments relating to the workshop/work of area and specialist areas
* Request materials and estimate usage in order to meet work targets
* Initiate product development reviews to maintain workshop/area of work output levels, and to provide variety of work and experience for prisoners
* Participate in self-audit and in achieving Service Delivery Indicators (SDIs)
* Complete administration activities to support the smooth running of the workshop

Essential Skills

Staff can work towards or hold a Level 3 vocational qualification in Agriculture or a recognised industry equivalent.

Must Have working knowledge of different types of livestock - animal husbandry and animal nutrition and have a good knowledge of cattle/animal breeding programmes. may be required to be a qualified Assessor

Must have current knowledge of all relevant health and Safety and Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) regulations.

Must hold a full current United Kingdom (UK) driving license

Security Clearance required:

All applicants will be subject to the HM Prison Service Security Clearance procedure which can take up to 4weeks.


If you would like to find out more about this interesting & rewarding opportunity contact Gavin on 01622 235681:

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