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Prison Support Role - HMP Woodhill - Driver

HM Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS)

Linlithgow

On-site

GBP 28,000

Full time

11 days ago

Job summary

A public service organization in Linlithgow is seeking an Operational Support Grade to assist in various roles from managing deliveries to supervising visitors in a prison environment. The position requires good communication skills and a valid UK driving licence. Join a supportive team, enjoy excellent training, and take advantage of benefits including annual leave and pension schemes.

Benefits

25 days of annual leave
Civil Service pension scheme
Retail discounts
Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

  • No formal qualifications needed, but must hold a full, valid UK driving licence.
  • Ability to handle various tasks efficiently.

Responsibilities

  • Support the day-to-day running of the prison.
  • Manage deliveries, supervise visitors, and monitor phone calls and CCTV.
  • Work a variety of shifts, including weekends and nights.

Skills

Good communication skills
Ability to stay calm under pressure
Team player

Job description

Operational Support Grade

HMP Woodhill Driver

£27,840


His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service.


An extraordinary job. Done by someone like you.


As an Operational Support Grade, you will play a key part in supporting the day-to-day running of a busy prison. You will be part of a supportive team doing various tasks – from security and searches at the gate, managing deliveries, supervising visitors, to monitoring phone calls and CCTV. It’s a varied and active role involving both desk duties and physical tasks such as lifting, carrying, and walking to escort vehicles across the prison grounds.


Travel to Work – Some prison establishments are in rural locations with limited public transport, so a driving licence and own transport are beneficial but not essential (unless specified*). Shift start and finish times are fixed, and it is your responsibility to get to and from work on time. Please consider the location and your transport options carefully.


Applicants must hold a full, valid UK driving licence including the D1 vehicle category, which allows you to drive vehicles with:

  • No more than 16 passenger seats, a maximum length of 8 metres, and a trailer up to 750kg.

Someone like you


No formal qualifications are needed for this role, but good communication skills and the ability to stay calm under pressure are essential. This fast-paced role could be the start of a successful career.


Helping to keep a prison running smoothly and safely requires good judgement, common sense, and being a great team player. You will work a variety of shifts, including weekends and nights, to ensure operations continue seamlessly.


An extraordinary job


This unique career allows you to protect the public and make a difference by supporting daily operations in our prisons. Contact with prisoners is limited, though you may interact with them occasionally depending on the prison.


The OSG role provides valuable knowledge and experience of prison operations and offers opportunities to progress into other prison roles, including the OSG to Prison Officer conversion scheme.


What You Can Expect From Us


Excellent training and opportunities for progression and development.


Additional Benefits


  • 25 days of annual leave on appointment, increasing to 30 days after 10 years (pro-rata)
  • 9 days of bank, public, and privilege holidays
  • Access to a paid Level 2 apprenticeship in customer service
  • Access to a generous Civil Service pension scheme, season ticket loans, retail discounts, Employee Assistance Programme, and Cycle to Work scheme

If this sounds like you, apply now.

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