Prison Officer - HMP Long Lartin

HM Prison and Probabtion Service; Aston; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A public service organization seeks prison officers to protect the public and positively impact people's lives. The role includes building professional relationships and requires empathy, communication skills, and teamwork. Offering a salary of £33,746 - £38,003, along with training, progression opportunities, and benefits like 25 days holiday.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Childcare vouchers

Season ticket loans

Retail discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Self-confidence and strong communication skills.
• Ability to build constructive, professional relationships with offenders.
• Integrity and strength of character.

Responsibilities

• Protect the public and contribute to making a positive impact on people’s lives.
• Work in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same.
• Build constructive, positive and professional relationships with offenders.

Skills

Empathy

Communication skills

Teamwork

Job description

Overview

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

Prison officer opportunities at HMP Long Lartin

Salary: £33,746 - £38,003. 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.

Responsibilities

• Protect the public and contribute to making a positive impact on people’s lives.
• Work in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same.
• Build constructive, positive and professional relationships with offenders who could be at their lowest point in life.
• Work as part of a team to keep the prison, offenders and colleagues safe.
• Carry out a range of roles in any one day, including peacekeeping, counselling or teaching as needed.
• Work various shifts and weekends as part of the role.

What you can expect

• Excellent training and opportunities for progression and development, with chances to specialise in different areas.
• Salary in the established range.
• 25 days’ holiday per year, plus additional benefits such as childcare vouchers, season ticket loans, retail discounts, Employee Assistance Programme and Cycle to Work scheme.

Requirements / Qualities

• Demonstrated empathy, self-confidence and strong communication skills.
• Ability to build constructive, professional relationships with offenders and colleagues.
• Integrity and strength of character, with commitment to teamwork and safety.
• Willingness to work varied shifts and weekends.

How to apply

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