Prison Shop Assistant - Part-Time

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Job Introduction

HMP Forest Bank have an exciting opportunity for a Prison Shop Assistant to join our team!

In this role, you will support the Shop Supervisor in the running of the Shop area.

To be a successful in this role, you will:

Participate in the monthly stocktake.
Assist in the printing of the canteen orders and pick and pack them within the allocated deadline
Checking of papers and magazine orders and dealing with queries and appropriate paperwork
Work closely with suppliers and colleagues to resolve any issues that arise
Deal with request complaints within timeframe.
Ensure the timely delivery of canteen orders to prisoners

A full list of responsibilities can be found in the attached job description

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

The Ideal Candidate

Strong communication skills both oral and written.
Strong IT skills
Strong organisational skills.
Ability to work on own initiative and meet targets and to respond effectively to changing priorities.
Relevant experience in a warehouse or service environment

Package Description

Working Hours: 16 hours per week - working days Wednesday and Friday

Salary: Starting salary £10,446.62 plus excellent company benefits!

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.

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!

Salary	£10,446.62 per annum plus excellent company benefits!
Frequency	Annual
Job Reference	#RF-010320-FY24 - Prison Shop Assistant
Contract Type	Permanent – Part Time
Closing Date	19 November, 2023
Job Category	Retail
Business Unit	UK Government - Justice
Location	HMP Forest Bank, Agecroft Road, Pendlebury, Salford, M27 8FB
Posted on	03 November, 2023

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