Custodial Manager - HMP Dovegate at Serco Plc

East Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

25 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Prison Custody, Line Management, Incident Management, Staff Supervision, Diversity Promotion, Safety Management, Regime Planning, Audit Compliance, Engagement, Commitment To Learning, Decency, Security, Team Collaboration, Positive Attitude, Support For Prisoners

Industry

Facilities Services

Description

Band 5: Permanent, Full Time Here at Serco, we are looking for a Custodial Manager (CM) to join our Justice & Immigration team at HMP Dovegate, a prison based on the Staffordshire / Derbyshire border near Uttoxeter. This is a role for someone who is looking to make a real difference and who understands that no two days are the same! As a designated COM you can be assigned to any role within the prison - what will never change is your commitment, enthusiasm and support of our prisoners through positivity and engagement. You will line manage your team with a collaborative approach and promote Serco and the policy in all activities and behaviours by promoting diversity, decency, safety and reducing re-offending agendas. A challenging, demanding varied role reporting into the Assistant Director and some of your duties will include: Contributing to prisoner reports including sentence planning and parole reports when required. Ensure that all staff supervise, manage and control prisoners decently, lawfully, safely and securely when carrying out activities. Be responsible for incident management documentation and logging onto the Incident Monitoring & Performance System. (IPMS) Ensure actions arising from audits, Her Majesty Inspectorate of Prisons for Scotland (HMIPS) inspections, local self-audits, etc. are delivered. Plan staff rotas/self-rostering and work actively to plan and manage delivery of the regime. Ensure all SPS standards and Service Delivery Indicators (SDIs) are implemented and managed within the relevant work area. What you’ll need to do the role First and foremost, you will need to be qualified as a trained Prison Custody Officer and you will have attended an Assessment Centre. In addition, you must be able to clearly demonstrate evidence of a commitment to learning, whether on the job (i.e. projects, secondments, volunteering to lead work outside your role) and/or formal learning A critical accountability in this role is the line management of people to ensure they have the knowledge, skills and confidence to carry out their roles. You will embody the principles of dignity, decency and security, demonstrating these actively to colleagues, prisoners and all of our stakeholders. Why Serco A place you can make an impact - The nature of our business means you will do interesting work that matters – delivering essential services that touch people’s lives. A place you can count on - Our diverse UK-wide operations offer unrivalled opportunities to learn and develop. You’ll be able to broaden your experience and apply your skills in new ways. A place for you - We are a motivated team who will encourage you and help you to succeed within a supportive and safe culture. What we offer Up to 6% contributory pension scheme Free onsite parking Exclusive access to onsite fitness facilities Subsidised meals Blue Light discounts Serco discounts which include cinema, merlin entertainment and online shopping discounts, and discounts on mobile phone plans and leisure centre memberships A range of benefits to support the health and wellbeing of you and your family such as Employee Assistance Programme, Health Cash Plans, free flu jabs and more A wealth of career development training to suit your future aspirations. These range from role specific training, leadership coaching, formal study and much more to support you to build your career with Serco A safe and supportive culture A company passionate about diversity and inclusion All Serco employees must ensure that their current line manager is aware of their application. For confidential enquiries please contact MyHR. Serco are Disability Confident Leader employers and are committed to employing and retaining people with disabilities. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview. For help with your application please contact 0345 010 4000.

Responsibilities

The Custodial Manager will oversee the management and supervision of staff and prisoners, ensuring safety and compliance with regulations. Responsibilities include incident management, staff rotas, and contributing to prisoner reports.