Prison Officer: Protect, Support & Guide in High-Security

The Methodist Church in Britain; Royal Borough of Greenwich; Presencial; GBP 26.000 - 32.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

25 days annual holiday

Public holiday entitlement

Civil Service pension

Cycle to work scheme

Opportunity for extra paid hours

Veterans scheme interview

Redeployment interview

Descripción de la vacante

The Ministry of Justice is seeking Prison Officers for HMP Belmarsh to help keep the prison safe and to build professional relationships with prisoners. Roles may involve peacekeeping, counselling, or teaching during a shift, with coverage across evenings, nights, weekends, and public holidays.

Applicants should be able to pass thorough vetting, including counter-terrorism checks, and meet the defence standards expected for UK residency. A commitment to safety and resilience is essential.

Formación

• No formal qualifications required for the role.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities are essential.
• Ability to maintain professionalism under pressure.

Responsabilidades

• Protect the public and contribute to prisoner safety.
• Build professional relationships with prisoners.
• Move between peacekeeper, counsellor, and teacher roles during a shift.
• Support colleagues and work as a team to keep the prison safe.
• Cover shifts including evenings, nights, weekends and public holidays.

Conocimientos

Communication skills

Influencing skills

Care and understanding

Empathy and resilience

Effective decision-making

Educación

No formal qualifications needed

Descripción del empleo

The Ministry of Justice is seeking Prison Officers for HMP Belmarsh to help keep the prison safe and to build professional relationships with prisoners. Roles may involve peacekeeping, counselling, or teaching during a shift, with coverage across evenings, nights, weekends, and public holidays.

Applicants should be able to pass thorough vetting, including counter-terrorism checks, and meet the defence standards expected for UK residency. A commitment to safety and resilience is essential.