Publications

There is a revision of the Flexible Working Policy due to changes in legislation contained within the ‘Children and Families Act 2014’, which is part of the government’s ‘Modern Workplaces’ consultation planning for a culture of flexible, family-friendly employment practises.

The Scottish Prison Service (SPS) is committed to ensuring our people, and everyone we work with is treated fairly, with dignity, and with respect for their human rights.

This document outlines the Scottish Prison Service Policy in relation to Equal Opportunities in Employment.

This document outlines the Scottish Prison Service Policy in relation to Dignity at Work.

This document outlines the Scottish Prison Service Policy in relation to Child Protection.

The policy been developed to promote and support acceptable attendance at work, and to provide guidelines for the fair, reasonable and consistent management of sickness absence.

This document outlines the Scottish Prison Service Policy in relation to Social Media.

This document outlines the Scottish Prison Service Policy in relation to Shared Parental Leave and Pay.

The Scottish Prison Service is committed to a policy of equality in the area of sexual orientation and to the elimination of discrimination in all aspects of its work.

This document outlines the Scottish Prison Service Policy in relation to Secondary Employment.

This document outlines the Scottish Prison Service Policy in relation to Secondary Employment.

This document outlines the Scottish Prison Service Guidance in relation to Risk Management, Progression and Temporary Release.

This document outlines the Scottish Prison Service Policy in relation to Reserve Forces.

The Scottish Prison Service is committed to a policy of equality in the area of religion or belief and to the elimination of discrimination in all aspects of its work. It is opposed to any display within any part of the SPS of prejudice on the grounds of religion or belief, either by word or conduct, by any person in his or her dealings with any other person.

It is intended that those who currently have recognised professional memberships which benefit the staff member and Scottish Prison Service, can apply to have their membership fee reimbursed by the Scottish Prison Service.