Prison Officer - HMP Stocken

HM Prison and Probation Service; Harborough; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector organization in Harborough seeks a dedicated Prison Officer to maintain safety and support offenders in rebuilding their lives. The role involves various responsibilities such as peacekeeping, counselling, and teaching, requiring strong communication skills and teamwork. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Benefits include a competitive salary of £35,875 – £40,003, excellent training, a good holiday allowance, and various employee perks like childcare vouchers and retail discounts.

Benefits

25 days' holiday allowance

Childcare vouchers

Retail discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Candidates may come from diverse backgrounds such as teachers, retail workers, and armed forces personnel.
• Must be fully committed to teamwork and maintaining a safe environment.
• Integrity and strength of character are essential.

Responsibilities

• Protect the public and assist offenders in rebuilding their lives.
• Work various shifts, including weekends.
• Perform peacekeeping, counselling, and teaching responsibilities.

Skills

Empathy

Strong communication skills

Teamwork

Job description

Prison Officer - HMP Stocken

HM Prison and Probation Service. Withcote.

£35,875 – £40,003. Permanent. Full time.

Prison officers protect the public and help to make a positive impact on people's lives. This fast‑paced role offers varied responsibilities, from peacekeeping and counselling to teaching.

You will be required to work various shifts and weekends, and you must be fully committed to teamwork, supporting colleagues and maintaining a safe environment for prisoners and staff.

We value integrity, skills and strength of character. Candidates may come from diverse backgrounds – parents, teachers, retail workers, armed forces personnel – who bring empathy, self‑confidence and strong communication skills.

We offer excellent training, opportunities for progression and the chance to specialise in different areas.

• Good salary and 25 days’ holiday allowance each year.
• Childcare vouchers, season ticket loans, retail discounts, Employee Assistance Programme and Cycle to Work scheme.
• Sense of achievement from helping offenders rebuild their lives.

How to apply: If you possess the qualities described above, apply now.