Prison Officer - HMP The Mount

HM Prison and Probation Service; Water End; On-site; GBP 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental service in the UK seeks a dedicated Prison Officer for HMP The Mount. This role involves protecting the public, supporting offenders, and providing a positive impact on their lives. Ideal candidates will have integrity, communication skills, and the ability to handle various roles. The position offers a competitive salary of £35,746, plus benefits like 25 days of holiday and opportunities for progression. Candidates must be willing to work various shifts and weekends in a challenging but rewarding environment.

Benefits

25 days holiday allowance

Childcare vouchers

Season ticket loans

Retail discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Integrity, skills, and strength of character.
• Empathy, self-confidence, and great communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team and support colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Protect the public and help to make a positive impact.
• Build constructive, positive and professional relationships with offenders.
• Work various shifts and weekends, engaging in multiple roles.

Job description

His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service

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An extraordinary job.

Done by someone like you.

Prison Officer opportunities HMP The Mount £35,746

• £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 kind of experience you simply won’t find anywhere else.

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