Prison Officer - Protect, Support & Develop Lives

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

Benefits offered by this job

25 days’ holiday allowance

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 prison officers for HMP Wayland in the United Kingdom. You will protect the public and help offenders re-engage with life, with varied shifts and weekend work.

You’ll receive comprehensive training and ongoing progression opportunities. You’ll join a team that values integrity, empathy and strong communication, with responsibilities that include building constructive relationships with offenders and staff to maintain safety and support

Qualifications

• Demonstrate integrity, skills and strength of character.
• Empathy, self-confidence and strong communication skills are essential.
• Teamwork and commitment to colleagues in a high-pressure environment.
• Willingness to work varied shifts and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Protect the public and help offenders make positive life changes.
• Build constructive, positive relationships with offenders and staff.
• Work as part of a one-team approach to keep the prison and people safe.

Skills

Integrity

Empathy

Self-confidence

Communication skills

Teamwork

Job description

His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service is recruiting prison officers for HMP Wayland in the United Kingdom. You will protect the public and help offenders re-engage with life, with varied shifts and weekend work.

You’ll receive comprehensive training and ongoing progression opportunities. You’ll join a team that values integrity, empathy and strong communication, with responsibilities that include building constructive relationships with offenders and staff to maintain safety and support