Prison Officer - HMP Elmley

HM Prison and Probation Service; Rainham; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A government criminal justice agency seeks Prison Officers in Rainham, UK. This role offers a salary of £37,246 - £41,503 and requires candidates to have integrity, empathy, and strong communication skills. As a Prison Officer, you will protect the public, support offenders, and work collaboratively with colleagues in a dynamic and responsible environment. Opportunities for career growth are available, making this a unique and rewarding career choice.

Qualifications

• Ability to build constructive relationships with offenders.
• Willingness to support colleagues.
• Flexibility to work various shifts and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Protect the public and help make a positive impact on people's lives.
• Support offenders at their lowest points.
• Collaborate with colleagues to maintain safety.

Skills

Integrity

Empathy

Self-confidence

Great communication skills

Teamwork

Job description

Job Description

His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service. An extraordinary job. Done by someone like you.

Prison Officer opportunities HMP Elmley £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’...