21884 - Trainer with use of force delivery

Ministry of Justice • Portland, OR

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

This is a trainer role, based within MoJ People & Capability - Prison Learning Design & Delivery Team. The job holder will be responsible for delivery of approved training to HMPPS and external customers and is integral to delivering high quality provision and consistent standards of learning across training delivery. They will contribute to the associated development of new and existing products and resources. This is a regionally/nationally based position. If this is for a Foundation Training role, there is a requirement for you to be currently serving as an Operational Prison Officer Band 3 to 5. If this is for a Foundation Training role, including the delivery of Use of Force, the relevant instructor qualifications must be held and in date. If the postholder has previously completed a secondment with PLD&D, they may be subject to dual workplace arrangements. This will be thoroughly explored with the MOJ tax centre of expertise and Deputy Director. Tax implications will be communicated to the individual at the offer stage if applicable.

This is a Band 5 role either within Operational Training or Foundation Training, with no line management responsibilities. The purpose of this role is to deliver a range of learning services that build workforce capability in line with the strategic training plan objectives and ensure that all quality assurance procedures and requirements are met. Working alongside PLD&D colleagues and Awarding Bodies where applicable, the job holder will ensure that they deliver a standardised high-quality learning offer. The jobholder will be responsible for assessing the capability of learners through approved processes and be accountable for ensuring they work collaboratively and appropriately within the PLD&D Operating Model providing products and services. The job holder is responsible for the delivery of and contribution to the design of innovative learning products, embedding and evidencing best practice to promote continuous improvement and development of people capability. The jobholder will undertake compliance activities in line with the PLD&D Quality Strategy to evidence the delivery of a learner centric experience. They will be responsible for ensuring that their delivery of training adheres to the requirements of the robust internal and external (where applicable) quality assurance processes, evidencing effective and impactful delivery. The job holder is responsible for maintaining their own professional development activities, to build their knowledge and skills, in order to contribute to an innovative, modern learning delivery experience. The individual is required to work collaboratively with colleagues across PLD&D. They will be expected to make decisions within the defined limits of existing policies, procedures and processes, referring up to the Line Manager as required. They will be encouraged to offer workable solutions to ensure the smooth delivery of training. They will have a direct impact on the performance of their area of the organisation through their delivery role and their specialist knowledge and expertise. They will have influence on improving delivery output, raising the quality of service, building the capability of learners and enhancing organisational credibility.

Requirements

• Strong organisational, planning, time management skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation and public speaking skills.
• Customer focused approach to service delivery.
• Proficient in relevant MS-Office Applications.
• A driving license is desirable; however, applications from candidates who are confident they can travel to delivery venues using public transport will also be considered.
• Formal training qualifications are desirable but not essential
• The individual must be prepared to work towards obtaining the relevant qualifications for the role if applicable.
• Written English
• Spoken English
• IT Skills
• Fluent English.
• All candidates are subject to security and identity checks prior to taking up post
• All external candidates are subject to 6 months probation. Internal candidates are subject to probation if they have not already served a probationary period within HMPPS
• All staff are required to declare whether they are a member of a group or organisation which the HMPPS considers to be racist

Nice To Haves

• If this is for a Foundation Training role, there is a requirement for you to be currently serving as an Operational Prison Officer Band 3 to 5.
• If this is for a Foundation Training role, including the delivery of Use of Force, the relevant instructor qualifications must be held and in date.
• A driving license is desirable; however, applications from candidates who are confident they can travel to delivery venues using public transport will also be considered.
• Formal training qualifications are desirable but not essential
• The individual must be prepared to work towards obtaining the relevant qualifications for the role if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a portfolio of business specific training programmes in accordance with the delivery schedule, embracing innovative delivery modes and methodologies and creating the best learner centric experience.
• Continual assessment of the impact of learning on an individual’s knowledge, skills and behaviours using specified criteria (including those identified by relevant Awarding Bodies), through formative and summative methodologies, ensuring that these, are at all times fair, objective and evidence based.
• Create an effective and engaging learning environment in which individuals feel safe, supported and encouraged.
• Ensure that the needs of individual learners are met by embedding diversity and inclusion considerations throughout all aspects of training delivery.
• Manage the pastoral needs of learners through support and signposting protocols.
• Produce, adhere to and update schedule of learning and lesson plans to evidence planning, assessment, achievement of learning outcomes and evaluation.
• Responsible for recording, and reporting on an individual’s performance, development and attendance, completing end of course paperwork as appropriate.
• Actively contribute to the quality assurance strategy and evaluation of training delivery, supporting the continuous improvement of the PLD&D learning offer.
• Responsible for updating training databases and learning management systems as required.
• Responsible for maintaining and recording their own professional development activities including self-reflection.
• Responsive to developmental feedback and other learning opportunities.
• Maintain operational and specialist subject knowledge, including both legislation and MOJ / HMPPS policies.
• Maintain operational status by undertaking mandatory requirements with prescribed timeframes, for example Use of Force and RPE.
• Contribute to the development of learning products, working collaboratively with PLD&D colleagues and stakeholders as required.
• Responsible for personal compliance to all PLD&D/HMPPS/MOJ (where applicable) policies and protocols including the accurate and timely completion of all relevant administrative requirements
• Collaborative working – working across functional and organisational boundaries, representing PLD&D professionally and consistently.
• Management of resources – be mindful of how you use resources, always ensuring best value for money and efficient use.
• Act as a role model displaying behaviours in accordance with the PLD&D/MoJ values and behaviours.
• Actively encourage and support all colleagues.
• Continually develop yourself through CPD.
• To achieve the PLD&D Vision, an overarching strategy will include setting and implementing the direction for design and digital learning, governance and assurance, continuous improvement, enablement and delivery of learning. All PLD&D staff members are expected to contribute appropriately to the successful delivery of the strategy.
• Challenge conventional ways of thinking; promote the PLD&D operating model and new ways of working and encourage a culture of learning and continuous development across the organisation.
• PLD&D is committed to delivering a high-quality learning service and expects all staff to strive for excellence in their function.
• Proactively promote and model the values and behaviours and embed the organisational mission and vision of PLD&D.
• Support the wellbeing of our PLD&D family by making it a priority, ensuring that wellbeing is at the forefront of our conversations and interactions.

Benefits

• Annual Leave -The holiday year runs from 1 March. If you work a non standard work pattern your leave entitlement may be expressed in either hours or days as appropriate. Leave entitlement is calculated on a pro-rata basis and you will be advised of your actual entitlement on appointment. If you were appointed internally and your leave was previously calculated in days, this will continue to be the case.
• Bank, Public and Privilege Holidays -You are entitled to 9 days (66 hours 36 minutes) in recognition of bank, public and privilege holidays. These hours are added to your annual leave allowance. There is a requirement to work some public and bank holidays subject to your shift pattern and the operational needs of the establishment
• Pension -The Civil Service offers a choice of two pension schemes, giving you the flexibility to choose the pension that suits you best.
• Work Life Balance HM Prison & Probation Service (HMPPS) is keen to encourage alternative working arrangements. Work life balance provides greater opportunities for staff to work more flexibly wherever managers and establishments can accommodate requests to do so. HMPPS offers flexible working subject to completion of a satisfactory probationary period and NVQ
• Season Ticket Advance -After two months’ service, you’ll be eligible to apply for a season ticket advance to purchase a quarterly or longer-period season ticket for travel between home and your place of work
• Childcare Vouchers For any moves across the Civil Service may have implications on your ability to carry on claiming childcare vouchers
• Training HMPPS is committed to staff development and offers a range of training and development opportunities, including areas such as Equality and Diversity, Dealing with Challenging Behaviour, Suicide Prevention and Anti Bullying Programmes -There are opportunities to access promotion programmes and HMPPS provides a variety of training appropriate to individual posts -All staff receive security and diversity training and an individual induction programme into their new roles
• A 20% payment will be paid in addition to your basic pay to recognise this. Unsocial hours are those hours outside 0700 - 1900hrs Monday to Friday and include working evening, nights, weekends and Bank / Public holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed