Prison Officer - HMP Full Sutton

HM Prison and Probation Service; Upper Helmsley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A public service organization in the United Kingdom is looking for prison officers who bring empathy, confidence, and communication skills. The role involves working directly with offenders to assist in their rehabilitation and may require engaging in roles such as peacekeeping, counseling, and teaching. Candidates should be prepared for various shifts and weekends. The position offers great training, progression opportunities, and benefits like 25 days leave, childcare vouchers, and discounts.

Benefits

25 days' holiday allowance

Childcare vouchers

Season ticket loans

Retail discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Ability to build positive relationships with offenders.
• Willingness to support colleagues and participate in teamwork.
• Flexibility to work various shifts and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Act as a peacekeeper in a challenging environment.
• Work directly with prisoners to support their rehabilitation.
• Engage in various roles such as a counsellor or teacher.

Skills

Empathy

Communication skills

Teamwork

Job description

<>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 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 be given 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 and 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.

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.