Prison Officer - HMP Swaleside

HM Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS); Bobbing; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A national prison service in Bobbing, England, is seeking a dedicated Prison Officer. The role involves maintaining security, fostering positive relationships with offenders, and supporting colleagues in a challenging environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, integrity, and empathy, regardless of background. This full-time position offers competitive salary and benefits including 25 days of holiday, childcare vouchers, and a chance to progress in their career.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days holiday per year

Childcare vouchers

Seasonal ticket loans

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Must have integrity and the ability to communicate effectively.
• Empathy is essential for this role.
• Willingness to commit fully to the team.

Responsibilities

• Maintain prison security and protect the public.
• Build professional relationships with offenders.
• Act as a peacekeeper and support colleagues.

Skills

Integrity

Strong communication skills

Empathy

Teamwork

Job description

Prison Officer

Location: HMP Swaleside, Bobbing, England, United Kingdom

Salary: £37,246 - £41,503 per annum

Overview

Prison officers protect the public and help to make a positive impact on people’s lives. This fast‑paced role offers variety and the chance to develop a successful career. You will work various shifts, including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Maintain prison security and protect the public.
• Build constructive, positive and professional relationships with offenders.
• Act as a peacekeeper, counsellor or teacher as required.
• Support colleagues and work effectively as part of a team to keep the prison, offenders and everyone safe.
• Deliver training and learn multiple roles in a single day.

Qualifications

We’re looking for individuals with integrity, strong communication skills, empathy, and a willingness to be fully committed to the team. Candidates may come from diverse backgrounds such as parent, teacher, retail, or armed forces.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and 25 days holiday per year.
• Childcare vouchers, seasonal ticket loans, retail discounts, Employee Assistance Programme.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Opportunity to specialise, progress and develop.
• Sense of achievement from helping offenders rebuild their lives.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment type

Full‑time

How To Apply

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