Recycling & Waste Management Mentor

Job Description

This is a non-operational job at HMP Ranby. The job holder provides supervision, knowledge and skills to prisoners in a non-specialist recycling and waste management workshop. The role involves maintaining structure, discipline, and security while offering work experience that mirrors outside employment. Responsibilities include supervising workshops, completing ACCT and SIR forms, contributing to IEP reports, and working as part of a team. The role requires an ability to fulfil all spoken aspects in English (or Welsh where applicable).

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise prisoners in the recycling and waste management workshop
• Ensure a safe and secure working environment
• Complete Assessment Care in Custody and Teamwork (ACCT) forms, Violence Reduction Incident Reports (VRIR), and Security Information Reports (SIRs)
• Contribute to Incentive Earned Privileges (IEP) reports
• Provide training and guidance to prisoners
• Maintain high standards of service delivery

Working Arrangements

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] offers Hybrid Working arrangements where business need allows, but this role is primarily on-site at HMP Ranby. Standard full-time hours are 37 per week. Part-time, flexible, and job-sharing patterns are considered. The successful candidate will be appointed to a [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] office location.

Benefits

• Annual leave (pro-rata)
• Bank, public and privilege holidays (9 days)
• Civil Service pension scheme
• Season ticket advance after 2 months
• Childcare vouchers
• Training and development opportunities

Eligibility & Application

Open to UK nationals, Republic of Ireland nationals, Commonwealth nationals with right to work, EU/EEA nationals with settled/pre-settled status, and others as per Civil Service nationality rules. Security checks: DBS Standard. Closing date: 15-May-2026. Apply via the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] careers portal. For enquiries, email [contact hidden] or call [contact hidden].