Prison Support Role
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key part in supporting the day-to-day running of a busy prison.
* Salary: £27,840 per annum
The role involves a variety of tasks, including security and searches at the gate, managing deliveries, supervising visitors, and monitoring phone calls and CCTV. You will be part of a supportive team doing all sorts of things that combine some desk duties with more physical tasks such as lifting, carrying and walking to accompany vehicles across the prison grounds.
To be successful in this role, you don't need any qualifications, but you should be a good communicator and able to keep calm under pressure. You will have good judgement and common sense, and above all, be a great team player.
You will work a variety of shifts, including weekend and night shifts, to keep things running smoothly and safely. This unique career provides opportunities to protect the public and make an impact on lives by supporting the important work happening daily in our prisons.
In addition to your base pay, you will receive:
* Annual leave: 25 days on appointment and will increase to 30 days after 10 years' service (calculated on a pro-rata basis)
* 9 days 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
This fast-paced role could be the start of a successful career for you. As an Operational Support Grade, you will gain significant knowledge and experience of how a prison operates, which can provide opportunities to move into other prison jobs.