Job Title Workshop Technician (Horticulture)

• Support the delivery of learning (where appropriate) via practical instruction and support
• Support delivery of learner-focussed provision
• Provide appropriate pastoral support for learners
• Work in conjunction with stakeholders to ensure the learner is supported throughout their learning experience
• Maintain a high standard of housekeeping, complying with health and safety requirements
• Control movement of materials throughout workshops, managing supply levels in line with curriculum requirements
• Dispose of waste in accordance with current waste management procedures.
• Ensure safeguarding of learners and staff
• Compliance with agreed policies and procedures
• Timely and accurate recording and record keeping
• Participate in continual professional development activities to ensure skills and qualifications are in line with sector best practice

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• Hold a minimum L3 qualification in relevant vocational area Desirable
• Hold a minimum L2 qualification in Literacy and Numeracy Essential
• Ability to speak fluent Welsh Desirable
• Subject to enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check Essential
• Knowledge of vocational area Desirable
• Knowledge of vocational qualification processes and systems Desirable
• Knowledge of common IT systems, e.g. MS Office, Email etc. Desirable

• Experience in the relevant vocational area Desirable
• Experience within a similar role Desirable
• Recent track record of effective delivery in subject specialism Desirable
• Experience of working within a prison, further education or training setting Desirable

• Ability to deliver information in an accessible and practical way, taking account of the needs of the audience Essential
• Ability to manage environment in line with H&S requirements Essential
• Ability to produce accurate and timely reports Essential
• Positive contribution to establishment and development processes Essential
• Good communication skills, oral and written Essential
• Ability to co-operate and share work with others, positive team working Essential
• Organised and self-motivated with the ability to meet deadlines Essential
• Demonstrable professional approach and positive attitude, with strong problem-solving skills Essential
• Able to deal with fluctuating workloads and maintain calm under pressure Essential
• Committed to continuous professional development Essential

• Releasing potential Essential
• Respect Essential
• Collaboration Essential
• Integrity Essential
• Sustainability Essential
• Accountability Essential

• To actively contribute to Novus Cambria’s commitment to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of learners and staff.
• To actively contribute to the principles of Equality and Diversity within the prison.
• To work flexibly as required.
• To carry out such training, re-training and updating as may be necessary to fulfil the requirements of the post.
• To ensure duties are carried out with full regard to Health & Safety legislation and to enable Novus Cambria to meet its objectives in providing a safe and healthy environment for all users.
• To demonstrate an empathy with the Welsh culture.
• To undertake other duties that Management may, from time to time, reasonably require, commensurate with the grade.