Prison officer post at HMP Foston Hall, a women's prison within the Women's Prison Group, part of the Ministry of Justice. Officers protect the public and build professional relationships with women in custody, moving between peacekeeping, counselling and teaching in a single day. Limited to women under an occupational requirement, this merit vacancy fills from a list valid for 12 months, with nights and weekends in the rota. Selection runs through online tests, an assessment centre and a medical and fitness test, and visa sponsorship is unlikely.
What the job involves
- Protect the public and keep the prison safe
- Work directly with women in custody, building constructive, positive and professional relationships
- Carry out varied roles in one day, from peacekeeping to counselling and teaching
- Support colleagues and act as one team
- Work various shifts, including evenings, some nights, weekends and public holidays, across a 24/7 regime
What’s required
Skills & knowledge
- Communication and influencing skills
- Commitment to quality
- Effective decision-making
- Care and understanding
- Confident spoken English
- Numerical and written English ability
Checks & eligibility
- Aged 18 or over at the start of employment
- Meet Civil Service nationality requirements
- Right to work in the UK
- Enhanced DBS check
- Female applicants only (occupational requirement exception)
- Resident in the UK for the last 3 years for category A prisons
Other
- Pass a medical and fitness assessment
- Meet the eyesight standard in both eyes, with or without corrective lenses
- Hearing standard without hearing aids
- Tattoos not offensive, discriminatory, violent or intimidating; facial tattoos generally not acceptable
Nice to have
- Driving licence and own transport (beneficial but not essential)
What’s offered
- 25 days' annual holiday, rising to 30 after 10 years' service
- Paid time off for public holidays and 1 extra privilege day
- Civil Service pension with 28.97% employer contributions
- Cycle to work scheme and travel loans
- Opportunity to work additional paid hours
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
