CRED Supervisor Swaleside

Job Description

Position: CRED Supervisor (Prisoner Working Supervisor)

Location:

HMP Swaleside, Brabazon Rd, Eastchurch, Isle of Sheppey ME12 4AX

Salary: £36,066.96 per annum

Contract:

Full time - Permanent

We are seeking a dedicated Cred Supervisor to join our team at HMP Swaleside, a category B adult male prison. Join a team that is more than just a group of colleagues – we work Monday to Friday as a supportive and driven family, working together to create a safe and nurturing environment. HMP Swaleside runs like a self‑contained city; the maintenance team is committed to running the facility smoothly and safely, ensuring a safe and secure environment for all.

As a CRED Supervisor you will work alongside experienced and passionate colleagues, including plumbers, electricians, carpenters, painters, cleaners and administrators, who are all dedicated to making a positive difference. Your role will include:

• Providing mentorship to other staff to achieve objectives and overcome challenges.
• Acting as a guardian who advocates for fair treatment and opportunity for all within the prison.
• Utilising your experience and calm nature to build, advocate for and implement projects that support prisoner rehabilitation through maintenance work.
• Encouraging and empowering selected prisoners to contribute to the physical improvement of their environment.

• Understanding of prisons and the prisoner working systems or a willingness to learn – Desirable
• Understanding of how to use tools and equipment to complete small‑scale refurbishments – Essential
• Knowledge of working safely and applying health and safety principles – Essential
• Experience in managing small‑scale refurbishments and projects – Essential
• Experience of supervising staff – Essential
• Self‑motivated with a positive 'can do' approach to work – Desirable
• Experience managing relationships with various stakeholders – Desirable
• Trade or building qualification such as carpentry, painting and decorating, plumbing or electrics – Desirable
• If you don't hold a trade or building qualification, demonstrable experience is essential

Explore a varied and rewarding career idays are 25 days per year plus Bank Holidays, and a range of non‑contractual benefits are provided, including Death in Service at 4x salary, private GP consultations, an Employee Assistance Programme, and access to retailer discounts. We provide a strong focus on safety, a supportive inclusive workplace, a competitive benefits package, and real opportunity to build your skills and progress.

Pride In People. We are passionate about promoting greater diversity and creating a workplace and culture where all employees have a voice that is heard and feel a sense of belonging. We promise to champion diversity and inclusion with ongoing learning, training, and career progression opportunities for everyone.

GFSL has been notified by its shareholder (MOJ) that FM services will be delivered by the private sector in the future. This means that following a successful procurement process, GFSL’s services will transfer to a private sector provider no sooner than August 2027.

We recognize the value that every single employee brings to the organisation. Everyone’s needs at work are different and we are committed to satisfying these differences while ensuring consistency and fairness for all. We promise to champion diversity and inclusion with ongoing learning and training, as well as career progression opportunities for everyone.
Future Plans. GFSL has been notified by its shareholder (MOJ) that FM services will be delivered by the private sector in the future…