counsellor or a teacher

Ministry of Justice; Southampton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector organization in Southampton is seeking a prison officer to undertake various roles daily, directly impacting prisoners and public safety. This unique opportunity values personal qualities over formal qualifications. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are included, along with a supportive work environment.

Benefits

25 days' annual holiday

Civil Service pension with employer contributions

Paid time off for public holidays

Qualifications

• You don't need qualifications to become a prison officer; personal qualities are more important.
• You must pass a medical and fitness assessment.
• You need to meet Civil Service Nationality requirements.

Responsibilities

• Carry out many different roles in a day.
• Work directly with prisoners in a unique environment.
• Help protect the public and make a positive impact.

Skills

communication and influencing skills

commitment to quality

effective decision-making

care and understanding

Job description

Overview

In this unique career, you'll have the opportunity to carry out many different roles in any one day. One minute you're a peacekeeper, the next you're a counsellor or a teacher. You'll work directly with prisoners in a unique environment, helping to protect the public and make a positive impact.

Eligibility

• Be at least 18 years old at the point you commence employment
• Meet the Civil Service Nationality requirements
• As this is a physically active job, you will need to pass a medical and fitness assessment as part of the application process
• Meet the required eyesight standard in both eyes (with or without corrective lenses)
• For safety reasons, everyone training to be a prison officer needs a suitable standard of hearing (without the use of hearing aids)
• Whilst tattoos are permitted, including those that are visible, they must not be deemed as offensive, discriminatory, violent, or intimidating in any way. Facial tattoos are generally not acceptable, except where this is for cultural, religious, or medical reasons.

Qualities and Skills

• You don't need qualifications to become a prison officer. Personal qualities are more important.
• You need to show:
• communication and influencing skills
• commitment to quality
• effective decision-making
• care and understanding

Reference and Remuneration

• Reference: 9248
• Salary: £35,746 - £40,003

Benefits

• 25 days' annual holiday (rising to 30 days after 10 years' service)
• Paid time off for public holidays and 1 extra privilege day
• Civil Service pension with employer contributions of 28.97%
• Cycle to work scheme, travel loans and other benefits