Prison Officer: Protect, Counsel & Teach (Shift Work)

The Methodist Church in Britain; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Civil Service pension

Cycle to work scheme

Travel loans

Job summary

HMP Highpoint, a Ministry of Justice prison, is seeking a prison officer to help keep the facility safe and support positive change in prisoners’ lives through counselling and teaching.

The role requires flexibility for evening, night, weekend and public holiday shifts. You will build professional relationships with prisoners, uphold standards, face challenging situations with integrity, and work as part of a team to protect the public.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS check is required.
• Right to work in the UK and Civil Service nationality requirements.
• Aged 18 or over at start of employment.
• Pass a medical and fitness assessment.
• UK resident for the last 3 years to work in a category A prison.
• Tattoos not offensive or intimidating; facial tattoos generally not acceptable.
• Eyesight and hearing standards met (corrective devices allowed).

Responsibilities

• Keep the prison and everyone who works there safe as one team.
• Keep order and act as a peacekeeper.
• Build constructive, professional relationships with prisoners.
• Counsel and teach prisoners as required.
• Work directly with prisoners to protect the public and aid positive change.
• Cover various shifts, including evenings, nights, weekends and public holidays.

Skills

Communication

Influencing skills

Quality commitment

Decision making

Care and understanding

English clarity

Numerical skills

Job description

HMP Highpoint, a Ministry of Justice prison, is seeking a prison officer to help keep the facility safe and support positive change in prisoners’ lives through counselling and teaching.

The role requires flexibility for evening, night, weekend and public holiday shifts. You will build professional relationships with prisoners, uphold standards, face challenging situations with integrity, and work as part of a team to protect the public.