Prison Officer post at HMP/YOI Low Newton, a women's prison within the Women's Prison Group, filled from a merit list. The work is custody and care of women prisoners, many with histories of abuse, and the role moves from peacekeeper to counsellor within a single day. Shifts run around the clock, including evenings, nights, weekends and public holidays. Visa sponsorship is unlikely for this campaign, so right to work must be settled before applying.
What the job involves
- Protect the public by keeping prisoners in custody safely and securely
- Build constructive, professional relationships with prisoners
- Work directly with women prisoners across varied roles in one day, from peacekeeping to counselling and teaching
- Help make a positive impact on prisoners' lives
- Work as part of a team to keep the prison and everyone in it safe
- Cover shifts including evenings, nights, weekends and public holidays
Skills & knowledge
- Communication and influencing skills
- Commitment to quality
- Effective decision‑making
- Care and understanding
- Confident spoken English
- Resilience and self-confidence
Checks & eligibility
- Enhanced DBS check
- Right to work in the UK and Civil Service nationality requirements
- Aged 18 or over at start of employment
- Pass a UK‑based medical and fitness assessment, including eyesight in both eyes and hearing without hearing aids
- Tattoos must not be offensive, discriminatory, violent or intimidating; facial tattoos generally not acceptable
- For category A high security prisons, UK residence for the last 3 years
Other
- Willingness to work various shifts and some weekends
- Commitment to supporting colleagues and acting as one team
- Integrity and strength of character
Nice to have
- Driving licence and own transport, beneficial given rural prison locations
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 employer contributions of 28.97%
- Cycle to work scheme, travel loans and other benefits
- Opportunity to work additional paid hours
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
