Prison Officer

HM Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS); Hoo St. Werburgh; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A public service organization in the UK seeks a dedicated Prison Officer to protect the public and positively impact inmates' lives. The ideal candidate demonstrates empathy, self-confidence, and great communication skills while working within a supportive team. This fast-paced role includes various shifts and the opportunity to engage in diverse responsibilities, from counselling to teaching. In addition to a competitive salary, benefits include 25 days of holiday, childcare vouchers, and retail discounts.

Benefits

25 days’ holiday allowance

Childcare vouchers

Season ticket loans

Retail discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Integrity and strength of character are essential.
• Ability to build professional relationships with offenders.
• Commitment to teamwork and supporting colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Protect the public and make a positive impact.
• Work various shifts and weekends.
• Carry out different roles, including peacekeeper, counsellor, and teacher.

Skills

Empathy

Self-confidence

Great communication skills

Teamwork

Job description

His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service

An extraordinary job. Done by someone like you.

Prison Officer opportunities

HMP Swaleside

£37,246 - £41,503

Prison officers protect the public and help to make a positive impact on people’s lives.

If you have the integrity, skills and strength of character we’re looking for, this fast-paced role could be the start of a successful career. No two days or situations are ever the same. And, as you gain experience, you’ll find a range of opportunities to grow and develop into.

Someone like you

There’s no such thing as a typical prison officer. Our people come from different walks of life, just like the offenders they work with. Whether you’re a parent, a teacher, have worked in retail or the armed forces, you’ll have developed the empathy, self-confidence and great communication skills we expect.

No matter the challenge, you’ll take the time to build constructive, positive and professional relationships with offenders who could be at the lowest point in their lives.

Teamwork plays a vital role in this environment, so you’ll need to be fully committed to supporting your colleagues and understand the importance of acting as one team to keep the prison, offenders and everyone who works here safe.

You will be required to work various shifts and weekends.

An extraordinary job

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.

What You Can Expect From Us

You’ll have great training and opportunities for progression and development - including the chance to specialise in different areas.

There’s a good salary to look forward to, as well as:

• 25 days’ holiday allowance each year
• Childcare vouchers
• Season ticket loans
• Retail discounts
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work scheme

The rewards aren’t all you’ll gain from a role in the prison service. There’s the sense of achievement you feel when you’ve helped an offender to get their life back on track - the kind of experience you simply won’t find anywhere else.

How To Apply

If the qualities in this role sound like you, apply now.