Prison Officer - HMP Norwich

HM Prison and Probation Service; Horsham St. Faith; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental agency in the UK is seeking a dedicated Prison Officer at HMP Norwich to protect the public and help offenders. The position offers training, progression opportunities, and a salary between £33,746 and £38,003. Applicants should possess strong communication skills, empathy, and teamwork abilities. The role involves working with offenders in various capacities and requires commitment to maintaining safety within the prison environment. This is an extraordinary opportunity for a fulfilling career.

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 positive relationships with offenders.
• Commitment to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Protect the public and make a positive impact on offenders' lives.
• Work various shifts and weekends.
• Carry out different roles including peacekeeper and counsellor.

Skills

Empathy

Self-confidence

Great communication skills

Teamwork

Job description

Prison Officer - HMP Norwich

HM Prison and Probation Service

Horsham St. Faith

£33,746 - £38,003

Permanent • Full time

His Majesty's Prison and Probation Service.

An extraordinary job. Done by someone like you.

HM Prison Officer opportunities

HMP Norwich

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. As you gain experience, you’ll find a range of opportunities to grow and develop.

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 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. 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.

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—a kind of experience you simply won’t find anywhere else.

How to apply

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