Prison Officer: Protect, Counsel & Build Futures

Ministry of Justice; Torquay; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Ministry of Justice is seeking Prison Officers for HMP Channings Wood in Torquay. Starting salary £36,816 for a 39 hour week, with options for 37, 39, or 41 hours per week. The role requires integrity, strong communication, and resilience, and involves working shifts including weekends.

Sponsorship and nationality rules apply according to UK immigration policy. The successful candidate will help protect the public and support prisoners, delivering a safe and constructive regime.

Qualifications

• Personal qualities are more important than formal qualifications.
• Able to work shifts, including some weekends.
• Strong communication and resilience are essential.

Responsibilities

• Protect the public and support prisoners in a high security environment.
• Build constructive, positive relationships with colleagues and prisoners.
• Work as part of a team to maintain safety and security in the prison.
• Adapt to varying shift patterns and be flexible.

Skills

communication

care and empathy

teamwork

Job description

Ministry of Justice is seeking Prison Officers for HMP Channings Wood in Torquay. Starting salary £36,816 for a 39 hour week, with options for 37, 39, or 41 hours per week. The role requires integrity, strong communication, and resilience, and involves working shifts including weekends.

Sponsorship and nationality rules apply according to UK immigration policy. The successful candidate will help protect the public and support prisoners, delivering a safe and constructive regime.