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Internal Auditor
HMP Fosse Way, Leicester
Full Time, Permanent (40 hours per week)
Salary: £32,000
- £35,000 per annum depending on experience. Plus, basic Serco benefits.
The post holder will be responsible to effectively plan and deliver a comprehensive, dynamic annual audit timetable that supports the performance of all functions in HMP Fosse Way
The role is also critical in leading by example to ensure all functions are operating in compliance to their statutory and contractual obligations. This will ensure that all prisoners are treated respectfully and humanely whilst ensuring that staff are fully aware of their accountabilities in delivering a safe, secure and rehabilitative environment.
Main Accountabilities:
- Maintaining the Self-Audit Programme (based on a local risk assessment of standards).
- To coordinate the work required to fulfil the audit programme.
- Provide quality assurance on all aspects of the self-audit process.
- Manage the administration of rectification of non-compliance alongside the Governance, Audit and Compliance Coordinator.
- Undertake agreed internal audit activities and provide written reports and associated action plans.
- Contribute to successful external visits within remit of responsibility for example Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Prisons (HMIP).
- Build and maintain professional working relationships with all relevant internal and external stakeholders including but not limited to HMPPS, Measuring the Quality of Prison Life (MQPL), Independent Monitoring Board (IMB).
- Complete management checks of all areas across the establishment and provide written reports to the SMT.
- Maintain and update the Performance Improvement Plan, ensuring that it is kept up to date at all times.
- Contribute to the delivery and achievement of all performance measures, contract outcomes and locally agreed targets including KPI’s/CDI.
- Ensure operational and administrative duties, including the collection and maintenance of data are completed in accordance with Prison policies and procedures.
- Comply with all policies, procedures and legislation applicable.
- When dealing with workplace concerns ensuring that all grievances are reported to your line Manager and resolved in accordance with the applicable Dispute Resolution Procedures.
- Commit to personal training and development to ensure that your skills and knowledge are maintained at the appropriate level.
What you’ll need to do the role:
- Excellent IT, written and oral communication skills.
- Excellent organisational skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and flexibility within a busy team.
- Ability to demonstrate excellent communication skills and the ability to relate to a wide range of people.
- Ability to work effectively as a member of a team.
- Commitment to quality of service.
- An enthusiastic approach within target orientated environment.
Staff at Serco are required to:
- Identify health, safety and environmental hazards within their working environment and understand how such concerns must be reported and dealt with.
- All incidents must be immediately reported to the appropriate delegate or manager as incidents, hazards, impacts, risks or activities are witnessed or perceived.
- Understand and meet where appropriate any legally binding health and safety regulations relevant to the working environment.
- Take an active interest in their own development, understanding and implementation of relevant, necessary or desired practices established by Serco or any legal party relevant to Serco.
- Identify areas where we need to make improvements and prevent further problems.
Equal Employment Opportunities:
- All employees are required to be aware of and demonstrate a commitment to Equal Employment Opportunities and cultural sensitivities in the workplace.
Professionalism:
- At all times maintain professional boundaries and adhere to the Serco Code of Conduct and local policies and procedures.
- Demonstrate alignment to Serco Governing Principles acting as a role model to colleagues, managers, visitors and stakeholders.
Why Serco?
Meaningful and vital work: Working within Hard FM at Serco means that you’ll play a critical role in ensuring that patients continue to receive the support that they need 24/7.
A world of opportunity: It takes a diverse team to support a hospital and we’re big on internal progression. So, whether you specialise your skills, progress into team management or move into operations, you’ll find all the opportunity you need to evolve your career.
Great people: Hospitals are busy places and you will find yourself interacting with staff, patients, visitors and of course your supportive team. You will be a significant part of the hospital.
What we offer:
Up to 6% contributory pension scheme.Serco discounts which include cinema, merlin entertainment and online shopping discounts, cycle to work scheme and discounts on mobile phone plans and leisure centre memberships.The chance to make a positive difference to the wider public.Interesting, varied and enjoyable work.A company that recognises your contribution.
All Serco employees must ensure that their current line manager is aware of their application. For confidential enquiries please contact MyHR. Serco are Disability Confident Leader employers and are committed to employing and retaining people with disabilities. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview. For help with your application please contact 0345 010 4000.
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