Prison Officer: Protect, Counsel and Support Inmates

Ministry of Justice; Wigan; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days’ annual holiday (rising to 30)

Paid time off for public holidays and

Civil Service pension with employer 28

Job summary

Ministry of Justice in Wigan is seeking prison officers for HMP Hindley. The role involves working in a fast-paced environment, protecting the public and supporting prisoners' rehabilitation, with duties that vary day to day.

Starting salaries depend on hours: 39-hour week pays £36,816 per year; 37 hours £34,928; 41 hours £39,334. Shifts include evenings and weekends; 25 days annual holiday and Civil Service pension are among benefits.

Qualifications

• You don’t need qualifications to become a prison officer.
• Personal qualities are more important.
• You need to show: communication and influencing skills; commitment to quality; care and understanding.

Responsibilities

• Protect the public and help make an impact on prisoners' lives.
• Work in a fast-paced environment with varied roles.
• Be prepared for shift work including evenings, weekends.
• Operate as part of a team to keep the prison and staff safe.

Skills

Communication skills

Care & understanding

Job description

Ministry of Justice in Wigan is seeking prison officers for HMP Hindley. The role involves working in a fast-paced environment, protecting the public and supporting prisoners' rehabilitation, with duties that vary day to day.

Starting salaries depend on hours: 39-hour week pays £36,816 per year; 37 hours £34,928; 41 hours £39,334. Shifts include evenings and weekends; 25 days annual holiday and Civil Service pension are among benefits.