Prison officer post at HMP Lewes, filled from a Ministry of Justice merit list as positions open. The work centres on keeping the prison safe and building positive relationships with prisoners, shifting between roles from peacekeeper to counsellor. Prisons run around the clock, so the role covers evenings, some nights, weekends and public holidays across a changing shift pattern. Selection runs through online tests and an online assessment centre, and Skilled Worker sponsorship is unlikely for this campaign.
What the job involves
- Protect the public and keep the prison safe and secure
- Build constructive, professional relationships with prisoners
- Carry out a range of roles in one day, such as peacekeeper, counsellor or teacher
- Work directly with prisoners to make a positive impact on their lives
- Cover shifts including evenings, some nights, weekends and public holidays
- Support colleagues and act as one team to keep the prison and staff safe
- Work additional paid hours when opportunities arise
What’s required
Skills & knowledge
- Communication and influencing skills
- Commitment to quality
- Effective decision-making
- Care and understanding
- Confidence in spoken English
- Numerical and written English ability
Checks & eligibility
- Aged 18 or over at the point of starting employment
- Meet Civil Service nationality requirements
- Enhanced DBS check
- Right to work in the UK
- Pass the medical and fitness assessment
- Meet the eyesight standard in both eyes and the hearing standard without hearing aids
Other
- Empathy, self-confidence and resilience
- Commitment to teamwork
- Willingness to work various shifts and some weekends
- Tattoos not offensive, discriminatory, violent or intimidating; facial tattoos generally unacceptable
What’s offered
- 25 days' annual holiday, rising to 30 after 10 years' service
- Paid public holidays plus one extra privilege day
- Civil Service pension with employer contributions of 28.97%
- Cycle to work scheme
- Travel loans
- Opportunities to work additional paid hours
- Other benefits
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
