Prison Officer - HMP Stocken

HM Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS); South Witham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A national correctional service based in South Witham is seeking dedicated Prison Officers to protect the public and positively impact offenders' lives. Candidates should possess integrity, empathy, and strong communication skills. This full-time role involves various shifts and offers numerous opportunities for career progression, comprehensive training, and competitive benefits including a salary of £35,875 - £40,003 along with generous holiday allowance.

Benefits

25 days holiday allowance

Childcare vouchers

Season ticket loans

Retail discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Must have integrity and strength of character.
• Ability to build positive relationships with offenders.
• Commitment to teamwork in a challenging environment.

Responsibilities

• Protect the public and help offenders.
• Work various shifts and weekends.
• Participate in training and development programs.

Skills

Integrity

Empathy

Communication skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Job description

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His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service.

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Prison Officer opportunities

HMP Stocken

£35,875 - £40,003

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

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 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.

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.

How To Apply

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

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

• Other, Information Technology, and Management
• Government Administration

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