Allocation and Sequencing Co-ordinator-HMP Fosse Way

Here at Serco, we work with Asylum Accommodation and Support Services to assist individuals through the asylum system, which includes providing them with temporary accommodation.

As the Purposeful Activity Administrator you will be administrating and supporting the coordination of the fulfilment and accurate recording/analysis of purposeful activity spaces across HMP Fosse Way, ensuring the right prisoners are engaging in the right activities, at the right time; as directed by their Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) whilst ensuring performance targets are met / exceeded

Key Accountabilities:

· Contribute towards the implementation and fulfilment of the purposeful activity strategy, maximising opportunities for prisoners to engage in work, education and training that will benefit their rehabilitation and the efficient running of the prison

· To provide administrative support for all areas of the Learning and Skills Department

· To ensure at all times that all scheduling records are complete and input onto CMS, and appropriate local recording systems, including manual and electronic files.

· Identify those prisoners eligible for education and activities and start to process in line with the relevant timetables.

· To ensure that all activities places are allocated

· To work as part of the team in an efficient and professional manner

· To communicate to all colleagues, throughout the prison in an appropriate and professional manner

· To have an understanding of all relevant policies and procedures and provide help and support in all areas of the function as required by your line manager

· To demonstrate a positive attitude to change and show flexibility in the work place.

· To ensure a high level of security and confidentiality is maintained in relation to staff and prisoners, and that all information, both written and oral, is treated confidentially.

· To administer all systems within the department · Produce reports as requested

· To maintain accurate records of all actions taken

· Enter appropriate figures for all your areas of responsibility onto the month end report by the specified date

· Daily filing and archiving of records when required

· To undertake other duties as directed by senior management.

· Excellent knowledge of Microsoft packages

· Good working knowledge of databases

· Demonstration of flexibility and the ability to work to deadlines and under pressure

Skills and Abilities:

· Able to form good working relationships

· Able to work independently and as part of a busy small team

· To solve issues at the earliest stage, presenting solutions to mangers when required

· To adhere to Data Protection at all times

Additional / special features of the role

· Excellent IT, written and oral communication skills

· Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage workload · Ability to work under pressure

· Able to reflect on own performance and to strive for continuous improvement

· To maintain professional relationships with colleagues from other areas

· To ensure that information and data, processing, storage, and transmission of systems and processes are managed appropriately and in

guidance with data protection and Serco policies.

At Serco, not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play, from caring for vulnerable people to managing complex public services. We are a team of 50,000 people responsible for delivering essential public services around the world in areas including defence, transport, justice, immigration, healthcare and citizen services. We are innovators, committed to redesigning and improving public services for the benefit of everyone.

• Competitive salary (rising upon evidence of trade skills)


• Up to 6% contributory pension scheme


• Vehicle, Fuel Card and tools are all provided.


• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays


• Career opportunities across their entire AASC contract


• Employee discounts for major retailers and leisure activities


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