Prison officer post at HMP Long Lartin, a Ministry of Justice high-security prison, filled from a merit list. The work is keeping the prison safe and building constructive relationships with prisoners, moving between roles from keeping the peace to counselling. Shifts cover evenings, nights, weekends and public holidays, with hours chosen as 37, 39 or 41 a week after initial training. Counter-terrorism vetting requires proof of three years' UK residency, and visa sponsorship is unlikely for this campaign.
What the job involves
- Keep the prison safe and secure, working as one team with colleagues
- Build constructive, positive and professional relationships with prisoners
- Move between roles such as peacekeeper, counsellor and teacher within a single day
- Work directly with prisoners to protect the public and have a positive impact on their lives
- Work various shifts, including evenings, some nights, weekends and public holidays
Skills & knowledge
- Communication and influencing skills
- Commitment to quality
- Effective decision-making
- Care and understanding
- Empathy, self-confidence and resilience
- Confident spoken English, plus numerical and written English ability
Checks & eligibility
- Enhanced DBS check
- Counter-Terrorism Check, with proof of three years' UK residency
- HMPPS Enhanced Level 2 vetting
- Right to work in the UK
- Aged 18 or over and meeting Civil Service nationality requirements
Other
- Pass a medical and fitness assessment held in the UK
- Meet the eyesight standard in both eyes, with or without corrective lensesMeet the hearing standard without hearing aids
- Tattoos must not be offensive, discriminatory, violent or intimidating, and facial tattoos are generally not acceptable
Nice to have
- Driving licence and own transport, which are 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 one extra privilege day
- Civil Service pension with employer contributions of 28.97%
- Cycle to work scheme, travel loans and other benefits
- Opportunity to work additional paid hours
- Pay includes allowances applicable to the role and location
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
