Prison Officer - HMP Guys Marsh

HM Prison and Probation Service; Oakenshaw; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A national prison service agency is seeking a Prison Officer at HMP Guys Marsh in Oakenshaw. In this vital role, you will protect the public and help offenders as they rebuild their lives. The position requires empathy, strong communication skills, and a commitment to safety and support. You will receive comprehensive training, opportunities for career development, and a range of benefits, including 25 days of paid annual leave and childcare vouchers.

Benefits

25 days’ holiday allowance

Childcare vouchers

Season ticket loans

Retail discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Different walks of life are welcomed. Skills from parenting, teaching, retail, or armed forces appreciated.
• Integrity and strength of character are essential.

Responsibilities

• Protect the public.
• Help offenders rebuild their lives.
• Build positive relationships with offenders.
• Support colleagues and act as one team.
• Work various shifts and weekends.
• Perform multiple roles in a day.

Skills

Empathy

Self-confidence

Communication skills

Job description

Prison Officer - HMP Guys Marsh

HM Prison and Probation Service

Wyke

£33,746 - £38,003 | Permanent | Full time

An extraordinary job. Done by someone like you.

About the role

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.

What we need from 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.

Key responsibilities

• Protect the public
• Help offenders rebuild their lives
• Build constructive, positive and professional relationships with offenders at the lowest point in their lives
• Support colleagues and act as one team to keep the prison, offenders and everyone who works here safe
• Work various shifts and weekends
• Carry out multiple roles in a day – peacekeeper, counsellor, teacher and more

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. The sense of achievement you feel when you’ve helped an offender get their life back on track is something you simply won’t find elsewhere.

How to apply

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