Industries Instructor - Textiles

PeoplePlus

  • York
  • £28,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 days ago
Are you ready to make a meaningful impact by sharing your expertise in textiles and helping individuals develop skills that can transform their futures?We’re looking for a Textile Workshop Facilitator to lead and manage the daily operations of a textile workshop within a structured and secure environment. In this role, you’ll work with up to 35 prisoners, teaching practical skills such as sewing, embroidery, and repairs while fostering a safe and supportive workplace.Your work will play a vital role in preparing individuals for future employment, promoting rehabilitation through restorative practices, and contributing to their personal and professional development.What we’re looking for:
  • Experience in textile-related work, such as sewing, embroidery, or repairs.
  • Proven ability to manage and motivate teams, ideally in a structured work environment.
  • Strong knowledge of health and safety compliance in industrial or workshop settings.
  • Ability to maintain strict security protocols and manage tools in line with prison strategies.
  • Experience with restorative practices to encourage accountability and rehabilitation and familiarity with working in custodial settings or similar environments is desirable but not essential.
What you’ll do:
  • Supervise daily workshop operations, ensuring a safe, clean, and organised environment.
  • Train and guide prisoners in sewing, embroidery, mending, and tailoring, fostering skill development and accountability.
  • Plan and manage work schedules, set production targets, and monitor progress to meet quality standards and deadlines.
  • Oversee inventory, coordinate with procurement teams, and ensure resources are maintained.
  • Conduct risk assessments, train on tool safety, and uphold strict security protocols.
  • Collaborate with Work & Skills Coaches and custodial staff to support individual development plans.
  • Maintain accurate records, including attendance, hours worked, and progress reports.
Please note: This role will be known internally as Industries InstructorWorking Hours:
This is a full-time role, 38.5 hours per week, with the following schedule:
  • 38.5 hours per week, worked across 5 days, 8:00 AM–5:30 PM, with either Monday morning or Monday afternoon off.
For full details of the role and the person specification please review the job description or If you would like to speak to the recruitment team before you apply, please email any questions to and one of the team will come back to you. If you wish to apply, please ensure this is done via the apply now button.

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