Prison Officer: Protect, Counsel & Teach (Rotating Shifts)

The Methodist Church in Britain; England; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Pension scheme

Cycle to work

Travel loans

Public holidays paid

Privilege day

Job summary

Ministry of Justice is recruiting prison officers for HMP Bullingdon. The role involves maintaining order and safety, building professional relationships with prisoners, and switching between roles as peacekeeper, counsellor or teacher. You will work as part of a team with rotating shifts, including evenings, nights, weekends and public holidays.

Enhanced DBS clearance, a medical and fitness assessment are required. Visa sponsorship is unlikely. This is a merit vacancy valid for 12 months.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and influencing skills.
• Commitment to quality work and standards.
• Effective decision-making under pressure.
• Care, compassion and understanding in interactions.
• Numerical, written and spoken English ability with confidence in spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Protect the public and keep the prison and everyone who works there safe.
• Work with prisoners and build constructive, professional relationships.
• Act as peacekeeper, counsellor or teacher as needed.
• Work as part of a team and support colleagues.
• Cover shifts including evenings, nights, weekends and public holidays.
• Help make a positive impact on prisoners' lives.

Skills

Communication

Influencing

Decision-making

Care & empathy

English proficiency

Job description

Ministry of Justice is recruiting prison officers for HMP Bullingdon. The role involves maintaining order and safety, building professional relationships with prisoners, and switching between roles as peacekeeper, counsellor or teacher. You will work as part of a team with rotating shifts, including evenings, nights, weekends and public holidays.

Enhanced DBS clearance, a medical and fitness assessment are required. Visa sponsorship is unlikely. This is a merit vacancy valid for 12 months.