Custody Administration Assistant

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Job Introduction

Do you have experience of administration ? Are you organised with great communication and interpersonal skills ? Then look no further..

HMP Forest bank are currently recruiting for a Custody Administration Assistant

This is a great part opportunity to work as part of a multi-tasked administration team performing a variety of duties to ensure the smooth running of the function, providing a quality administrative service to the prison. You will be tasked with effective archiving, retention and destruction of residents records including safeguarding against incidents of information security breach. You will also handle telephone and face to face queries, incoming post and correspondence with internal and external stakeholders.

HMP Forest Bank serves the courts of Greater Manchester and maintains strong links to the local community with a focus on resettlement. We aim to deliver quality of life services and support people to change their lives for the better.

Opportunities for learning and developing work-ready skills are on offer for all who come in to custody, but our commitment to reducing reoffending in local communities does not end at the prison gate. We support people released from custody through innovative partnerships in substance misuse services in Bury and Oldham, working with people to maintain recovery and lead law-abiding lives.

As well as the 16 residential units on site, there is a healthcare centre, gym, library, workshop complex, visits hall, chaplaincy and kitchen. The prison’s capacity stands at 1,460, holding adult men both on remand or sentenced and young prisoners between the ages of 18-21 years.

For more information on working in Justice within Sodexo please see Careers in Justice

Main Responsibilities

To provide general administration support with a focus on the preparation and maintenance of files.
To manage administrative work and filing.
To manage the effective archiving, retention and destruction of residents records. Keeping information stored safely. Safeguarding against incidents of information security breach.
To deal with telephone and face to face queries.
To deal with incoming post
Correspond to internal and external stakeholders

The Ideal Candidate

Good level of qualifications, administrative skills and experience.
To be committed to personal development.
Sound knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Good inter-personal and communication skills
Organisational skills
Good eye for detail

For more information on Sodexo Careers please visit Sodexo Careers

Package Description

£23,464.34 - £24,715.74 per annum

37.5 hours per week

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 you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we offer:

Sodexo Discounts including Costco Membership, Free Spree cashback card and Gym discounts
Free meals and parking on-site
Blue-Light discounts
Sodexo Retirement Plan
Access to ongoing training and development programs including apprenticeships
Countless opportunities for career development and to grow within the company
Community Online Academy (COA)
Employee Lottery
Mental Health First Response Programme
Health and wellbeing incentives including Spectrum.Life, YuLife and Talk.
Reward and Recognition schemes
Stop Hunger Foundation and Volunteering days
Cycle to work scheme
Bupa Healthcare Plan
Life Assurance

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, everyone can be natural, and 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 for candidates from underrepresented backgrounds.

All offers are subject to full security clearance checks.

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!

About The Company

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.

Salary	£21,807.63 per annum rising after 1 year to £22,570.89
Frequency	Annual
Job Reference	#RF-010591-FY24
Contract Type	Permanent – Full Time
Closing Date	01 February, 2024
Job Category	Prison Service
Business Unit	UK Government - Justice
Location	HMP Forest Bank, Agecroft Road, Salford, Manchester, M27 8FB, United Kingdom
Posted on	17 January, 2024

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