Prison Officer - HMP The Mount

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

Job summary

A national government agency in the United Kingdom is seeking prison officers to protect the public and assist offenders in improving their lives. This challenging role entails working directly with prisoners and engaging in a variety of tasks that require strong integrity, empathy, and teamwork. You will be required to work various shifts and weekends, with opportunities for professional development, a competitive salary, and benefits such as 25 days’ holiday and employee assistance programs.

Benefits

25 days holiday allowance

Childcare vouchers

Retail discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Ability to build constructive relationships with offenders.
• Willingness to work various shifts and weekends.
• Strong character and self-confidence.

Responsibilities

• Protect the public and help offenders improve their lives.
• Work directly with prisoners and handle various situations.
• Engage in teamwork to maintain safety and security.

Skills

Integrity

Communication skills

Empathy

Teamwork

Job description

Salary

£35,746 - £40,003

Job Type

Permanent, full time

About Us

His Majesty's Prison and Probation Service.

An extraordinary job. Done by someone like you.

Location

HMP The Mount

Salary (Reaffirmed)

£35,746 - £40,003

Job Overview

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.

Ideal Candidate

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.

Role Highlights

An extraordinary job

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

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.