IQA Assessor

What we are Offering

• Up to £35,000, depending on Experience.
• Monday to Friday, 37.5 hour working week.
• Please see our attached benefits guide for everything we have to offer.

Your Role as an IQA Assessor

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of individuals within the criminal justice system? Do you have experience as a vocational assessor? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as an IQA Assessor at HMP Forest Bank.

As the IQA Assessor you will have responsibility of a small team of 3-4 staff to manage the quality assurance of our courses based within the industries department. This encompasses, recycling, warehousing and storage, Health, Safety and cleaning. You will manage our ‘mandatory wing worker training programme’ which covers 3 non-accredited courses (servery, Health and Safety, Cleaning principles) – this will include assistance with workbook completion, marking, maintaining trackers both on spreadsheets and the online portal.

As a working prison, we work towards the resettlement of residents upon their release into the community and their integration into society through the skills acquired while in our care. We are committed to supporting people to change their lives for the better and lead law-abiding lives. HMP Forest Bank offers a variety of initiatives and programmes to help residents engage within the prison’s rehabilitative culture.

Please see the attached job description for a more detailed list of the main responsibilities.

The Ideal Candidate

Skills/Competencies:

• TAQA level 4 or equivalent (would welcome applications from candidates who have a level 3 and are prepared to work towards their level 4).
• Occupational competency in more than one area.
• A willingness to work towards PTTLS.
• Experience of working successfully with accrediting and regulatory bodies.
• A thorough understanding of the vocational qualification structure and awarding body requirements.

Whilst the ideal candidate would fit into the above points, we would implore applicants with the relevant transferrable skills to apply for this role, as you may still be a great fit!

Why Join Us?

Sodexo’s vision for HMP Forest Bank is to develop a safe, stable, and progressive environment with modern facilities dedicated to reducing re-offending and enabling individuals to fulfil their potential. Every aspect of the prison is designed to help prisoners make meaningful progress in their sentence and personal development goals within a surrounding culture of rehabilitation.

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions. And for that you’ll receive an excellent benefits package including access to gym facilities on site and a Blue Light card.

We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities, and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome and can be the best versions of themselves. We recognise that we’re on a journey with regards to diversity and inclusion and would therefore welcome applications from candidates from under-represented backgrounds.

If you have the ambition to build a successful career and the people skills to build successful relationships, apply now for a career that’s too good to miss.