Prison Officer - HMP The Mount

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

Job summary

A public service organization in the United Kingdom is seeking a Prison Officer for HMP The Mount, offering a salary between £35,746 and £40,003 per annum. Candidates will ensure safety, provide support and rehabilitation to offenders, and work various shifts including weekends. The role requires strong character, communication skills, and a willingness to engage with offenders professionally. A comprehensive benefits package includes 25 days holiday, childcare vouchers, and development opportunities.

Benefits

25 days holiday allowance

Childcare vouchers

Cycle to Work scheme

Season ticket loans

Retail discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Strong character with integrity and empathy.
• Excellent communication skills and self-confidence.
• Experience in retail, armed forces, teaching, or parenthood is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety of the prison, offenders, and staff.
• Provide counselling and support to offenders.
• Work various shifts, including weekends.
• Build professional relationships with offenders.
• Support colleagues to maintain safety.

Skills

Integrity

Empathy

Communication skills

Teamwork

Job description

Overview

Prison Officer at HMP The Mount. Salary £35,746 - £40,003 per annum. 25 days holiday, childcare vouchers, cycle‑to‑work scheme.

Responsibilities

• Act as a peacekeeper, ensuring the safety of the prison, offenders and staff.
• Provide counselling, teaching and rehabilitation support to offenders.
• Work a variety of shifts, including weekends.
• Build constructive, positive and professional relationships with offenders.
• Support colleagues as part of one team to keep everyone safe.

Qualifications

• Integrity, skills and strength of character.
• Empathy, self‑confidence and great communication skills.
• Background in retail, armed forces, teaching, parenthood or similar walks of life is welcomed.
• Willingness to work various shifts and weekend shifts.

Benefits

Comprehensive training and opportunities for progression and development, including the chance to specialise in different areas.

25 days holiday allowance per year, childcare vouchers, season ticket loans, retail discounts, Employee Assistance Programme and Cycle to Work scheme.

Sense of achievement when helping offenders to get their life back on track.

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