Prison Officer - Protect, Mentor & Build Second Chances

HM Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS); Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 43,000; 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

HM Prison and Probation Service at HMP Swaleside is recruiting prison officers. The role is on-site on a varied shift pattern that includes weekends. You will help keep the prison safe, support rehabilitation, and work with a dedicated team to protect the public.

The salary ranges from £38,428 to £42,834 per year, with 25 days’ holiday, childcare vouchers and other staff benefits. If you have integrity, resilience and strong communication, this could be a rewarding career.

Qualifications

• Integrity and strength of character.
• Empathy and communication skills.
• Ability to work varied shifts and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Protect the public and maintain safety within the prison.
• Support rehabilitation and build constructive relationships with offenders.
• Work as part of a team to keep the prison, offenders and staff safe.
• Carry out multiple roles in a single day, from peacekeeper to counsellor.

Skills

Integrity

Empathy

Teamwork

Communication skills

Self-confidence

Job description

HM Prison and Probation Service at HMP Swaleside is recruiting prison officers. The role is on-site on a varied shift pattern that includes weekends. You will help keep the prison safe, support rehabilitation, and work with a dedicated team to protect the public.

The salary ranges from £38,428 to £42,834 per year, with 25 days’ holiday, childcare vouchers and other staff benefits. If you have integrity, resilience and strong communication, this could be a rewarding career.