Prison Officer - Shape Lives, Keep Communities Safe

HM Prison and Probation Service; Canvey Island; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 43,000; 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 Swaleside. The role involves protecting the public, building professional relationships with offenders, and working in a fast-paced environment with varied shifts and weekends.

You will gain training and opportunities for progression while supporting colleagues as one team across diverse situations. No two days are the same, and you can develop into different roles such as counsellor or teacher, with a strong

Qualifications

• Integrity, strong character and communication skills are essential.
• Empathy, self-confidence and effective communication are important.
• Able to work varied shifts and weekends.
• Experience working with diverse groups is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Protect the public by supervising and supporting offenders.
• Provide guidance and support in a range of roles within a day.
• Build constructive professional relationships with offenders.
• Work as part of a team to keep prison and staff safe.

Skills

Integrity

Empathy

Communication skills

Self-confidence

Teamwork

Flexibility

Job description

His Majesty's Prison and Probation Service is recruiting Prison Officers for HMP Swaleside. The role involves protecting the public, building professional relationships with offenders, and working in a fast-paced environment with varied shifts and weekends.

You will gain training and opportunities for progression while supporting colleagues as one team across diverse situations. No two days are the same, and you can develop into different roles such as counsellor or teacher, with a strong