Main Objectives of Job
To provide a comprehensive library services at HMP Brixton, ensuring that the highest standards of customer care are maintained and guaranteeing prisoners are not socially excluded from the benefits of the library service.
To contribute to the development of a welcoming, energetic, modern, committed and innovative service covering all aspects of prison library provision. The service is to meet requirements under PSI 02/2015 (and any updated legislation) and in line with CILIP Code of Professional Practice.
Main Accountabilities
Responsible for the day to day running of all library provision within HMP Brixton.
The provision of excellent and quality-centred library services designed to meet the recreational, educational, cultural and information needs of prisoners.
To implement targets according to development priorities for the prison library as set out by the Development team or the prison authorities.
The development and maintenance of efficient and effective operations systems (e.g. stock purchasing, cataloguing, circulation management, procedure, etc.).
Assisting the Development Librarians (Adult or Learning) in the development of the library service, undertaking an annual review of the library, updating and modernising the service as necessary.
Responsible to the Head of Learning & Skills for all internal prison operations.
Responsible to the Development Librarians (Adult or Learning) for professional library operations.
Participation in recruiting and selecting Prisoner Assistants as required. Supervising their work and training and that of any other staff assigned to the library (arranging duty rotas, etc.), and completing Individual Learning Plans.
Maintaining awareness of the profile of the prison community and running regular surveys to support reading and information needs.
Selecting within the guidelines laid down by senior and specialist staff a wide range of materials to match user requirements, taking particular care to meet the needs of minority groups and to provide basic skills materials.
Liaising with uniformed prison staff to ensure access to the library for all prisoners.
Liaising with the prison Education Department to provide library support for education courses.
Liaising with other relevant external bodies that support prisoners and their families
Providing an enquiry and reference service tailored to prisoner’s needs and undertaking research where necessary in particularly to support legal queries.
Maintain and promote a local information file, and disseminate information as appropriate, to support rehabilitation on release.
Exploiting stock through a programme of displays, booklets etc. to generate interest and promote reading.
Ensuring a readers’ request service is provided.
Providing user education and giving induction talks on the library.
Preparing reports and statistical returns as may be required by Lambeth Libraries or by the Prison Service.
Representing the Development Librarian – Adult and Learning within the prison and outside the prison as required.
To apply Health and Safety Policy in co-operation with the prison authorities and other staff so as to ensure the safety of staff and prisoners.
To maintain personal, library and prison security.
To carry out and manage effective enrolment, issue, discharge, shelving, renewal and overdue procedures.
The post holder must at all times have due regard for the Prison Service’s and for the Council’s Equal Opportunities and Race Relations Policies on which training may be required.
To maintain awareness of current developments in prison libraries through links with the relevant professional bodies and other prison library services.
To effectively communicate and liaise with other prison departments.
To promote and organise library-based events such as poetry and creative writing workshops, prisoner reading groups and author visits with a view to raising the profile and importance of the library within a prison environment.
Assisting in managing the resources budget for the prison library service.
To meet personal development targets agreed with the Development Librarian – Adult and Learning.
Undertake any other duties to further prison library objectives.
....Read more...
We're Hiring for a CIAG Adviser to join our team.Location: HMP Downview SurreyHours: 22.2 hours per weekContract: PermanentCompetitive salary range £26,000 To £29,000 pro rataClosing Date: 03 September 2025 As a CIAG Adviser, you will work within prison settings, empowering individuals to develop the skills, confidence, and aspirations needed for a fresh start by providing tailored career coaching, workshops, and personalised action plans. You'll inspire individuals to envision and achieve brighter futures beyond custody. This role is more than just a job it's a chance to transform lives, reduce reoffending, and contribute to stronger communities. Our ideal candidate for a CIAG Adviser within a prison setting would possess a combination of specific skills, qualifications, and personal attributes. You’ll need to be resilient, empathetic, and adaptable. If you seek purpose, challenge, and a role that makes a tangible difference, this could be the ideal next step in your career. In return for your dedication, knowledge, and commitment, we’re offering a competitive salary range £26,000 To £29,000 pro rata (dependent on experience) with these great benefits: • 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays + Birthday Day off (with the opportunity to buy additional days) • 2 Volunteer Days • Pension - 5% Employee 5% Employer • Healthcare Cash Plan, incl. 3 x salary life assurance • Annual Salary review • Refer a Friend Scheme • Free access to BenefitHub – an online portal with access to a wide range of retail discounts, cycle to work scheme and additional voluntary benefits There’s also the opportunity to progress your career! (or other wording about career progression if any etc) Interested? There’s an easy to apply route below to upload your CV! If you need any further information, talk to our experienced Internal Recruitment Team on 01702 595200 Communities and Education Division is an employee-owned organisation and we continually pride ourselves on our sense of community, both in the incredible work we do throughout UK and Ireland. People are at the front, centre and heart of every service we provide and each decision we make. Please apply by using following link: https://jobs.seetec.co.uk//job-invite/31786/Key Responsibilities: • Manage a prisoner caseload, supporting the achievement of personal and team targets, including Management Information (PMT) requirements for the contract. • Record all interactions with prisoners on relevant Justice systems, updating case notes and local MI systems. • Documenting advice and goals in an agreed Learning and Work Plan with SMART goals and actions. • Meet, and strive to exceed, personal performance targets (Key Performance Indicators) relating to the number of prisoners seen, reviews undertaken and the number of prisoners moving forward in work and/or learning. • Work flexibly across different prisons to support continuity of service. • Attend custody meetings and where required travel to external events and training to support CPD. Skills and Experience• High level of initiative and motivation with the ability to seek out solutions to problems • Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently, • Accountable for own professional development and to undertake necessary training as identified in the Performance Review process • Customer/Service User Focus Communities and Education Division is the Justice and Social Care division of Seetec, delivering tailored support to participants across a range of contracts, including as CFO Activity Hubs, Personal Wellbeing and Approved Premises. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to build a better future, regardless their past choices or the challenges they face. We are committed to combining our knowledge, skills and talents across the justice and social care sectors to deliver services and interventions that overcome the barriers that hold people back from living more fulfilled lives. Ultimately, our aim is to equip individuals with the necessary skills needed to desist from offending, successfully reintegrate into to their local communities and address barriers to work. Seetec is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share and uphold this commitment in conjunction with the requirements of the Prevent Duty and the positive promotion of modern British values. You will be required to process a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Seetec support the recruitment of ex- offenders and will not discriminate in anyway. Our full policy statement of “Ex-Offenders” can be found on our website under” About us” Seetec is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. INDLS ....Read more...
You will be a natural administrator and be adept at organising and co-ordinating.
You will have excellent interpersonal skills and customer service skills in order to deal with Lincolnshire Action Trust’s (LAT) internal and external customers.
No two days are the same within LAT, so you will have to be resilient and confident in dealing with changing priorities, whilst maintaining accuracy.
We would also like to think that you are passionate about our five core values and can demonstrate this:
Achievement – Empowerment - Inspiration – Quality – Respect.
Moreover, safeguarding, health and safety, confidentiality and equality of opportunity are important to us, and we would like to believe that they are just as important to you. We will expect all candidates to demonstrate knowledge in these areas.
The role will also consist of general administrative tasks, filing, photocopying, email and telephone.Training:The qualification will be achieved in the workplace over the duration of the apprenticeship.Training Outcome:There may be the opportunity to progress to a higher qualification.Employer Description:Lincolnshire Action Trust was established in 2000 and works with agencies within the criminal justice system to reduce re-offending, by working with individuals to address issues and challenges that may have resulted in their involvement with the criminal justice system.
The charity offers a range of training opportunities and employment support to prepare people for their release. Additional key services are also offered to their families and dependants, both during their time in prison and following their release.
The Trust delivers programmes from a number of settings within the justice system, from HMPPS' CFOe in a number of local prisons and across Lincolnshire, to our 'Departure Lounge' offering support to prisoners, and their families, at the point of release from HMP Lincoln.Working Hours :Monday – Thursday, 7.5 hours and Friday 7 hours.
Worked on a rota system between the hours of 08.00 – 17.00.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Literacy skills....Read more...
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced Mental Health or General/Adult-registered Nurses, or Social Workers to join the Community Drug and Alcohol Team (CDAT) team on the beautiful Island of Guernsey, in the Channel Islands.The Team comprises a Band 7 Manager, five Band 6 Senior Practitioners and two Band 5 Practitioners and works primarily with people over the age of 18yr who have a problematic and harmful alcohol and/or drug dependence.You will work as part of the CDAT Specialist Mental Health Services facilitating specialist assessment and interventions in a wide variety of settings.The role includes managing the initial stages of medication induction and detoxing of individuals either as an in-patient or in the community.You will provide multi-agency and multi-disciplinary links with the mental health and acute health services, including blood borne virus treatment and sexual health and supporting in-reach into the States of Guernsey Prison Service. Please note; Guernsey has adopted the AfC banding system, but have applied their own salary scale.The current Band 6 salary range is £46,152 to £62,310 plus an annual bonus of £1,605 and higher unsocial hours enhancements; 36% evening/Saturday and 72% Sunday/BH.Annual leave starts at 36 days up to 42 days with full credit for NHS service for annual leave and sick leave.The island of Guernsey is in the Channel Islands and has a population of 65,000. It has some of Britain's finest and best-kept beaches, an especially mild and sunny climate, and an offbeat, historic harbour town in St. Peter's Port, the island's capital.This unique integrated health service delivers a diverse range of services including diagnosing and treating patients in the island's acute hospital complex, and supporting people within the wider community.Guernsey provides an excellent Drug & Alcohol Community service, reliant on healthcare professionals recruited to a high standard.Person requirements:- Registered Nurse with full Adult or Mental Health NMC registration or Social Worker with, or eligible for Social Work England registration - Two years post-registration experience with patients undergoing Drug and Alcohol dependency to include; detox, maintenance programs and psycho-social interventions.- Experienced in the mentorship and support of new staff members and junior colleaguesThe benefits of working in Guernsey include:- A higher-than-UK salary.– A generous bonus scheme; £1,605 annually and an additional £3,000 at completion of 2 & 4 years (ongoing annual bonus thereafter)- A flat rate 20% income tax.- No Council tax or VAT- A relocation payment of £5,000*- On-site Staff Accommodation or a generous allowance for private rental accommodation*- A continental lifestyle, where the people are friendly, and crime is very low.*Full T&C in relocation directiveFor an insight into Jarrodean as a Consultancy and for a summary of all current roles visit jarrodean.comIf this role is not for you, please remember we offer a generous £500 Bonus for any successful friend or colleague referrals.....Read more...
