Overview
As an Operational Support Grade, you will play a key part in supporting the day-to-day running of a busy prison. You will be part of a supportive team doing tasks that combine some desk duties with more physical tasks such as lifting, carrying and walking to escort vehicles across the prison grounds. Roles include security and searches at the gate, managing deliveries, supervising visitors, and monitoring phone calls and CCTV. You will work a variety of shifts, including weekend and night shifts.
Contact with prisoners is limited, although depending on the prison you may interact with prisoners occasionally. The OSG role provides substantial knowledge and experience of how a prison operates and can provide opportunities to move into other prison roles, including the OSG to Prison Officer conversion scheme.
Location: HMP Belmarsh, London, England, United Kingdom.
Salary: £31,664 per annum. Employer: His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service.
Travel to work: Some establishments have limited public transport; a driving licence and access to own transport are beneficial but not essential unless specified. Please ensure you can get to and from your place of work on time for the start of your shift.
Please note that the role requires the following driving entitlement.
Applicants must hold a full, valid UK driving licence which includes the D1 vehicle category (driving vehicles with up to 16 passenger seats, maximum length 8 metres, trailer up to 750kg).
Even if you are not currently qualified, this role is open to applicants who are good communicators and can remain calm under pressure and work well as part of a team.
What you can expect from us: great training and opportunities for progression and development.
In addition to base pay, benefits include:
* annual leave: 25 days on appointment, rising to 30 days after 10 years’ service (pro rata)
* 9 days of bank, public and privilege holidays
* access to a paid Level 2 apprenticeship in customer service
* access to the Civil Service pension scheme, season ticket loans, retail discounts, an Employee Assistance Programme, and a Cycle to Work scheme
Qualifications and requirements
* No formal qualifications required for entry, but strong communication and the ability to stay calm under pressure are important.
* Good judgement, common sense and being a great team player are essential.
* Ability to work varied shifts, including weekends and nights.
Job details
* Job function: Management and Manufacturing
* Industry: Government Administration
* Employment type: Full-time
* Seniority level: Entry level
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