Vocational Trainer - Barber/Hairdresser (External)

About The Role

The post holder will facilitate the delivery of a hairdressing facility within the Establishment. They will be responsible for the effective management and development of people in custody, helping them gain appropriate work experience and nationally recognised qualifications aimed at improving employment prospects on release. They will provide direct training and assessment of relevant skills and support training provided by external partners.

Below contains information about the recruitment and selection process for [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Offender Outcome Roles:

• Stage 1 – Competency Sift: All applications will be reviewed against the relevant published essential criteria.
• Stage 2 – Role Specific Interview: Successful candidates will undertake a role specific interview; merit order will be used to identify preferred candidates.
• Stage 3 – Assessment for Promotion: For candidates applying on promotion, there will be a situational judgement test, cognitive ability test, group & written exercise, and residential officer interview.

Offer Process: Candidates deemed appointable will be considered in line with merit order determined at Stage 2.

About the Successful Candidate

Qualifications

• Served a recognised apprenticeship and achieved an accredited qualification in Hairdressing (City & Guilds or SVQ equivalent) – Essential
• Hold the A1 Assessor Award or willing to work towards within an agreed timescale – Essential

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Sound knowledge of Health and Safety Legislation, particularly in relation to Risk Assessments, Safe Systems of Work and COSHH regulations – Essential
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead and motivate others – Essential
• Experience of delivering training in a commercial environment – Essential

Essential Competencies for Success

• Develop Ourselves & Others
• Plan & Organise
• Support & Motivate

About Us

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] ([Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]) operates in a fascinating, complex and rapidly changing environment. Our vision is to help build a safer Scotland by unlocking potential and transforming lives. We employ approximately 5,000 staff across our prisons, headquarters, college, and training and storage facility. All Civil Servants employed by [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] must comply with the Civil Service Code.