At a Glance
- Tasks: Support daily prison operations, manage deliveries, and monitor security systems.
- Company: His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service, dedicated to public safety.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous leave, training opportunities, and a Civil Service pension.
- Other info: Opportunities for career progression and a paid apprenticeship in customer service.
- Why this job: Make a real impact while gaining valuable experience in a unique environment.
- Qualifications: No formal qualifications needed; good communication and teamwork skills are essential.
Prison Support Role HMP Grendon/Springhill £29,432 His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service. Below, you will find a complete breakdown of everything required of potential candidates, as well as how to apply. 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 all sorts of things – from security and searches at the gate, to managing deliveries, supervising visitors, and monitoring phone calls and CCTV. It’s a varied and active job involving tasks which combine some desk duties with more physical tasks such as lifting, carrying and walking to escort vehicles across the prison grounds.
You don’t need any qualifications to do this job, but if you are a good communicator and can keep calm under pressure, this fast-paced role could be the start of a successful career for you. Helping to keep a prison running smoothly and safely, you will have good judgement and common sense, and, above all, be a great team player.
As an OSG, you will work a variety of shifts, including weekend and night shifts, to keep things running. Driving duties are an essential part of the OSG role at HMP Grendon and HMP Springhill and therefore candidates are required to hold a full, valid UK Driving Licence.
In this unique career, you’ll have the opportunity to protect the public and make an impact on lives by supporting the important work happening daily in our prisons. Unlike our prison officers, your contact with prisoners is limited, although depending on the particular prison you may interact with prisoners occasionally. The OSG role will give you significant knowledge and experience of how a prison operates. It can provide opportunities to move into other prison jobs, including opportunities to apply for the OSG to Prison Officer conversion scheme.
What you can expect from us: You’ll be given great training and opportunities for progression and development. In addition to your base pay, you will receive:
- Annual leave is 25 days on appointment and will increase to 30 days after 10 years’ service (calculated on a pro-rata basis)
- 9 days bank, public and privilege holidays
- Access to a paid Level 2 apprenticeship in customer service
- Access to the generous Civil Service pension scheme
- Season ticket loans, retail discounts, an Employee Assistance Programme and a Cycle to Work scheme
If this sounds like you, apply now.
Prison Support - HMP Grendon and Springhill in Woodfield employer: HM Prison and Probation Service
At His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that values the contributions of our staff in maintaining a safe and secure environment at HMP Grendon and Springhill. Our supportive work culture fosters teamwork and personal growth, offering comprehensive training and clear pathways for career advancement, including opportunities to transition into prison officer roles. With generous benefits such as a robust pension scheme, ample annual leave, and various employee support programmes, we are committed to ensuring our employees feel valued and empowered in their vital roles.
Contact Details:
HM Prison and Probation Service Recruitment Team
