Prison Officer — Protect, Support & Inspire Change

Ministry of Justice; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days’ annual holiday (rising to 30)

Civil Service pension with employer 28

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Prison officer position at HMP Berwyn in Wrexham requires resilience, empathy and strong communication. The role includes protecting the public, supporting rehabilitation, and working varied shifts across a 39-hour week with unsocial allowances.

You will be assessed on core behaviours and must meet national requirements. Salary starts at £36,816 with opportunities to work 37, 39 or 41 hours per week as the role evolves, and includes additional benefits and a Civil Service pension.

Qualifications

• You don’t need qualifications to become a prison officer.
• Personal qualities are more important.
• You need to show communication and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Protect the public and help make an impact on prisoners’ lives.
• Work varied shifts, including evenings, some nights, weekends.
• Carry out multiple roles in a day, such as counsellor or teacher.
• Build constructive, positive, professional relationships with prisoners.

Skills

Communication

Influencing

Quality minded

Care

Job description

Prison officer position at HMP Berwyn in Wrexham requires resilience, empathy and strong communication. The role includes protecting the public, supporting rehabilitation, and working varied shifts across a 39-hour week with unsocial allowances.

You will be assessed on core behaviours and must meet national requirements. Salary starts at £36,816 with opportunities to work 37, 39 or 41 hours per week as the role evolves, and includes additional benefits and a Civil Service pension.