Prison Officer: Protect, Support, and Guide Lives

HM Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS); Shocklach; 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 recruiting for prison officers at HMP Berwyn. The role offers a robust starting salary of £34,928 to £39,334 and extensive training with progression opportunities.

You’ll work varied shifts and weekends, forming professional relationships with prisoners while helping to protect the public and support rehabilitation. A real chance to start a demanding, rewarding career in public service.

Qualifications

• Integrity, skills and strength of character sought.
• Willingness to work various shifts and weekends.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities required.

Responsibilities

• Protect the public and help offenders get their lives back on track.
• Work directly with prisoners in a unique environment.
• Build constructive, positive and professional relationships with prisoners.
• Work as part of a team to keep the prison, offenders and staff safe.
• Carry out diverse roles in a single day, e.g. peacekeeper, counsellor, or teacher.

Skills

Empathy

Communication skills

Teamwork

Job description

His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service is recruiting for prison officers at HMP Berwyn. The role offers a robust starting salary of £34,928 to £39,334 and extensive training with progression opportunities.

You’ll work varied shifts and weekends, forming professional relationships with prisoners while helping to protect the public and support rehabilitation. A real chance to start a demanding, rewarding career in public service.