A prison officer post at HMP Send, a women's prison within the Ministry of Justice's Women\'s Prison Group, filled from a merit list valid for 12 months. Officers keep order and safety while switching between peacekeeper, counsellor and teacher roles, building professional relationships with women in custody. Shifts rotate across evenings, some nights, weekends and public holidays, as the prison runs around the clock. No qualifications are needed, but candidates must pass medical, fitness, eyesight and hearing checks, and visa sponsorship is unlikely for this campaign.
What the job involves
- Protect the public and keep the prison, staff and prisoners safe
- Build constructive, positive and professional relationships with prisoners
- Carry out a range of roles in a single day, from peacekeeping to counselling and teaching
- Work with women in custody, many of whom have experienced abuse and may not trust staff
- Support colleagues and act as one team
- Work shifts across evenings, some nights, weekends and public holidays
- Help make a positive impact on prisoners' lives
What\'s required
Skills & knowledge
- Communication and influencing skills
- Commitment to quality
- Effective decision‑making
- Care and understanding
- Basic judgement and numerical skills
- Confident spoken English for all spoken aspects of the role
Checks & eligibility
- Aged 18 or over at the start of employment
- Meet the Civil Service nationality requirements
- Right to work in the UK, maintained throughout employment
- Enhanced DBS check
- UK residence for the last 3 years for work in a category A prison
Other
- Pass a medical and fitness assessment held in the UK
- Meet the eyesight standard in both eyes, with or without corrective lenses
- Meet the hearing standard without hearing aids
- Tattoos not offensive, discriminatory, violent or intimidating; facial tattoos generally not acceptable
What\'s offered
- 25 days' annual holiday, rising to 30 after 10 years' service
- Paid public holidays and 1 extra privilege day
- Civil Service pension with 28.97% employer contributions
- Cycle to work scheme and travel loans
- Opportunity to work additional paid hours
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
