Prison Officer: Protect, Counsel & Inspire Change

HM Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS); Brookville; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Childcare vouchers

Season ticket loans

Retail discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Job summary

His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service is seeking prison officers for HMP Wayland. In this fast-paced role you’ll protect the public and help to make a positive impact on people’s lives.

There’s no typical day: you’ll be a peacekeeper, counsellor or teacher, working directly with prisoners in a unique environment and building constructive relationships. You’ll receive excellent training and opportunities to progress, plus 25 days’ holiday, childcare vouchers, season ticket loans, retail

Qualifications

• Need for integrity, strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to empathise with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Willingness to work varied shifts including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Protect the public and help to make a positive impact.
• Work with offenders to build constructive, positive relationships.
• Carry out duties across multiple roles in a single day (peacekeeper, counsellor, teacher).
• Work directly with prisoners in a unique environment to maintain safety.

Skills

Integrity

Communication skills

Empathy

Teamwork

Self-confidence

Job description

His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service is seeking prison officers for HMP Wayland. In this fast-paced role you’ll protect the public and help to make a positive impact on people’s lives.

There’s no typical day: you’ll be a peacekeeper, counsellor or teacher, working directly with prisoners in a unique environment and building constructive relationships. You’ll receive excellent training and opportunities to progress, plus 25 days’ holiday, childcare vouchers, season ticket loans, retail