Operational Prison Support

Manpower UK; East Staffordshire; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Manpower UK in the justice sector is recruiting an Operational Prison Support to join HMP Foston Hall in Burton-On-Trent. You will work 37 hours weekly across day, afternoon and night shifts on a rolling rota, contributing to essential security operations within the justice system.

Tasks include managing entry/exit and searches at the gate, escorting contractors, vehicles and prisoners, monitoring CCTV, and reporting suspicious activity.

Qualifications

• Vigilance and situational awareness are essential.
• Sound judgement under pressure and ability to follow procedures.
• Clear communication with diverse teams and visitors.

Responsibilities

• Manage entry/exit and searches at the gate.
• Escort contractors, vehicles and prisoners.
• Monitor CCTV and report suspicious activity.
• Process visitors and oversee mail censorship.
• Assist with prisoner processing and food delivery.

Skills

Vigilance

Judgement

Communication

Procedural discipline

Job description

This temporary Operational Prison Support role with Manpower UK is based at HMP Foston Hall in Burton-On-Trent. Working 37 hours weekly across day, afternoon and night shifts on a rolling rota, the post contributes to essential security operations within the justice system. Duties include managing entry and exit points, conducting searches at the gate, escorting contractors, vehicles and prisoners, monitoring CCTV and reporting suspicious behaviour. The position also involves processing visitors, overseeing mail censorship, supporting prisoner processing and assisting with food delivery. Candidates should demonstrate vigilance, sound judgement, strong communication and the ability to follow procedure calmly under pressure.

Pay starts at £16.14 per hour, rising to upwards of £28.65 with overtime rates available.

Operational Prison Support Location: HMP Foston Hall Shift Pattern : 37 hours Sat to Friday, Days, Afternoons and Night shift on a rolling rota Hourly rate: £16.14 per hour, increasing upwards of £28.65 with overtime

Ready for a rewarding role in the justice system£ We''re hiring an Operational Support Grade (SSO) to join our team in HMP Foston Hall.

Key responsibilities:

• Manage entry/exit and searches at the gate
• Escort contractors, vehicles, and prisoners
• Monitor CCTV, report suspicious activity
• Process visitors and oversee mail censorship
• Assist with prisoner processing and food delivery