Residential Unit Supervisor - Prison Regime & Safety

Ministry of Justice; Norwich; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

The Ministry of Justice in the United Kingdom is seeking an operational supervisor for a Residential Unit. You will supervise Prison Officers and OS G staff, coordinate the regime and activities within the unit, and may be required to respond rotas during night periods.

Role involves rotational responsibility for the establishment in the absence of a Custodial Manager, with supervisory duties and a focus on safety, compliance and prisoner welfare.

Qualifications

• Competence in custodial procedures and risk assessment principles.
• Ability to supervise teams and coordinate complex regimes.
• Commitment to safeguarding, diversity and welfare of prisoners.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support staff during prisoner activities and regimes.
• Oversee safeguarding, records, and administration to support sentence progression.
• Coordinate staff response and supervision during First Night, CASU, and inspections.
• Ensure adherence to policies, risk assessments, and escalation to Custodial Manager.
• Contribute to staff appraisals and resource allocation within the Unit.

Skills

Custodial procedures

Dynamic risk assessments

Education

Custodial Care NVQ 3

Job description

The Ministry of Justice in the United Kingdom is seeking an operational supervisor for a Residential Unit. You will supervise Prison Officers and OS G staff, coordinate the regime and activities within the unit, and may be required to respond rotas during night periods.

Role involves rotational responsibility for the establishment in the absence of a Custodial Manager, with supervisory duties and a focus on safety, compliance and prisoner welfare.