Prison Officer - HMP Wayland

HM Prison and Probation Service; England; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A national correctional service in the United Kingdom is seeking a Prison Officer for HMP Wayland. This extraordinary role involves protecting the public and providing support to offenders, with varied daily responsibilities including counseling and conflict resolution. The position offers a salary of £33,746 - £38,003, 25 days of holiday, and professional development opportunities. Ideal candidates will possess integrity, teamwork skills, and the ability to build relationships in a challenging environment.

Benefits

25 days' holiday allowance

Childcare vouchers

Season ticket loans

Retail discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Ability to build constructive and professional relationships with offenders.
• Willingness to work various shifts and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Protect the public and positively impact offenders' lives.
• Work as part of a team to maintain safety and security.
• Engage in various roles like peacekeeper, counsellor, or teacher.

Skills

Integrity

Strong character

Teamwork

Job description

Prison Officer - HMP Wayland

HM Prison and Probation Service

Stafford - 14 minutes ago

Job description

His Majesty's Prison and Probation Service. An extraordinary job. Done by someone like you. Prison Officer opportunities HMP Wayland £33,746 - £38,003

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.

Someone like you – 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.

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 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 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.

How to apply

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