Operational Prison Support

Manpower Group (UK); Wetherby; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime options

20 days annual leave + public holidays

Training and career development

Job summary

Manpower Group (UK) is seeking an Operational Prison Support Grade (SSO) for HMP Wealstun. You will perform gate duties, visitor checks, and prisoner escorts while supporting CCTV monitoring and other security tasks.

This full-time role at HMP Wealstun offers career development and comprehensive training in a structured justice environment.

Qualifications

• Required IT skills and driving licence.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and follow security protocols.

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

Skills

IT skills

Driving licence

Communication

Teamwork

Security protocols

Work under pressure

Job description

Operational Prison Support

Location: HMP Wealstun

Shift Pattern: Full time 37 Hours, Monday to Friday

Hourly rate: £13.45 Per Hour, increasing to upwards of £23.54 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 Wealstun. Contribute to vital security operations including gate duties, visitor checks, prisoner escorts, CCTV monitoring, and more.

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

What we offer:

• Competitive pay with overtime options
• 20 days annual leave + public holidays
• Access to training and career development

Skills & requirements:

• Good IT skills and a UK driving licence (location-dependent)
• Strong communication and teamworking abilities
• Ability to work under pressure and follow security protocols

Important: A full and comprehensive DBS will be conducted for this role, and photo ID will be required.