Prison Officer - HMP The Mount

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

Job summary

A public service agency in the United Kingdom is seeking dedicated Prison Officers to protect the public while supporting offenders in their rehabilitation. The role requires integrity, communication skills, and teamwork. Officers will build professional relationships with offenders and work various shifts, including weekends. Benefits include a competitive salary, holiday allowance, and additional perks like childcare vouchers and retail discounts.

Benefits

Good salary (£35,746 – £40,003)

25 days holiday allowance

Childcare vouchers

Season ticket loan

Retail discounts

Employee assistance programme

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Integrity and strength of character are essential.
• Empathy, self-confidence, and effective communication skills required.
• Commitment to supporting colleagues in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Protect the public and support offenders.
• Build constructive, professional relationships with offenders.
• Work various shifts and weekends.

Skills

Integrity

Communication skills

Empathy

Teamwork

Job description

Overview

Prison officers at HMP The Mount protect the public and help to make a positive impact on people’s lives. If you have integrity, skills and strength of character we’re looking for you. No two days or situations are ever the same. As you gain experience you’ll have opportunities to grow and develop.

Responsibilities

• Protect the public and support offenders
• Build constructive, professional relationships with offenders
• Commit to teamwork and act as one team to keep the prison, offenders and everyone safe
• Work various shifts and weekends

Qualifications

• Integrity and strength of character
• Empathy, self‑confidence and communication skills
• Commitment to teamwork and support for colleagues

Benefits

Good salary (£35,746 – £40,003), 25 days holiday allowance, childcare vouchers, season ticket loan, retail discounts, employee assistance programme and cycle to work scheme.

How to apply

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