Part-time prison officer post at HMP The Mount, a Ministry of Justice prison, filled from a merit list. Training runs two days a week at first, after which hours can be set at 12, 16 or 24 a week. The work centres on protecting the public and building professional relationships with prisoners, with roles shifting from peacekeeping to counselling or teaching within a single day. No qualifications are needed, but a medical, fitness and hearing assessment is part of the process.
What the job involves
- Protect the public and keep the prison safe for staff and prisoners
- Build constructive, positive and professional relationships with prisoners
- Work directly with prisoners as peacekeeper, counsellor or teacher as the day requires
- Help make a positive impact on prisoners' lives
- Support colleagues and work as one team
- Work shifts covering evenings, some nights, weekends and public holidays
- Complete initial training, then work 12, 16 or 24 hours a week
What’s required
Skills & knowledge
- Communication and influencing skills
- Commitment to quality
- Effective decision-making
- Care and understanding
- Numerical, written and spoken English ability
- Empathy, self-confidence and resilience
Checks & eligibility
- Enhanced DBS check
- Aged 18 or over at the start of employment
- Meet Civil Service nationality requirements and right to work in the UK
- Three years' UK residence to work in a category A prison
- Pass the medical and fitness assessment, including eyesight and hearing standards without hearing aids
- Tattoos must not be offensive, discriminatory, violent or intimidating, and facial tattoos are generally not acceptable
Other
- Commitment to working as one team
- Integrity and strength of character
- Willingness to work varied shifts
What’s offered
- 25 days' annual holiday pro rata, rising to 30 after 10 years' service
- Paid time off for public holidays and one extra privilege day
- Civil Service pension with 28.97% employer contributions
- Cycle to work scheme, travel loans and other benefits
- 20% unsocial hours allowance included in pay
- Opportunity to work additional paid hours
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
