Prison Officer - HMP Wayland

HM Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS); Rockland All Saints; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A government service is seeking Prison Officers to join their team at HMP Wayland. The ideal candidate will provide support and build positive relationships with offenders, helping them to rebuild their lives while ensuring public safety. This unique role offers great training, a starting salary of £33,746 - £38,003, and various benefits including 25 days holiday a year. Flexibility to work shifts and weekends is essential. A rewarding opportunity awaits those with the right character and commitment.

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.
• Ability to build positive relationships with offenders.
• Experience in diverse roles like teaching or retail is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Protect the public and positively impact prisoners' lives.
• Adapt to various roles like peacekeeper, counselor, or teacher.
• Work various shifts and weekends.

Skills

Empathy

Communication skills

Teamwork

Self-confidence

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

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. As you gain experience, you’ll find a range of opportunities to grow and develop.

What We’re Looking For

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 Role

You’ll have the opportunity to carry out many different roles in a single day. One minute you’re a peacekeeper, the next you’re a counsellor or a teacher. You’ll work directly with prisoners, helping to protect the public and make a positive impact.

What You Can Expect From Us

• Great training and opportunities for progression and development, including the chance to specialise in different areas.
• Good salary, 25 days holiday allowance each year, childcare vouchers, season ticket loans, retail discounts, Employee Assistance Programme and Cycle to Work scheme.
• The sense of achievement from helping an offender rebuild their life—a unique experience you simply won’t find anywhere else.

How to Apply

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