Ministry of Justice merit vacancy for a part-time prison officer at HMP Wayland, starting with two days a week of initial training. The work centres on protecting the public and building relationships with prisoners, moving between peacekeeping, counselling and teaching. Hours after training can be 12, 16 or 24 a week, with evenings, nights, weekends and public holidays in the rota. Applicants must meet eyesight, hearing and fitness standards, and visa sponsorship is unlikely.
What the job involves
- Protect the public and keep the prison safe
- Build constructive, positive and professional relationships with prisoners
- Work directly with prisoners to have a positive effect on their lives
- Act as a peacekeeper, counsellor or teacher as the day requires
- Support colleagues and work as one team
- Work various shifts, including some weekends
Skills & knowledge
- Communication and influencing skills
- Commitment to quality
- Effective decision-making
- Basic judgement and numerical skills
- Confidence in spoken English
- Empathy and resilience
Checks & eligibility
- Aged 18 or over at the start of employment
- Meet Civil Service nationality requirements
- Pass a medical and fitness assessment
- Meet the eyesight standard in both eyes, with or without corrective lenses
- Suitable hearing without hearing aids
- Tattoos not offensive, discriminatory, violent or intimidating; facial tattoos generally not acceptable
Other
- Full commitment to teamwork
- Willing to work shifts, including evenings, nights, weekends and public holidays
Nice to have
- Driving licence and own transport, beneficial but not essential given rural locations
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 employer contributions of 28.97%
- Cycle to work scheme and travel loans
- Opportunities for additional paid hours
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
