Overview
His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service. Prison officer opportunities at HMP Wayland. Salary: £33,746 - £38,003.
Prison officers protect the public and help to make a positive impact on people’s lives. If you have the integrity, skills and strength of character we’re looking for, this fast-paced role could be the start of a successful career. You’ll work various shifts and weekends.
There’s no single typical prison officer role. People come from different backgrounds and develop the empathy, self‑confidence and communication skills needed to work with offenders who could be at the lowest point in their lives.
You’ll build constructive, positive and professional relationships with offenders and work as part of a team to keep the prison, offenders and everyone else who works here safe.
In this unique career, you’ll carry out many different roles in any one day. One minute you’re a peacekeeper, the next you’re a counsellor or a teacher.
You will be required to work various shifts and weekends.
The role offers training and opportunities for progression and development, including the chance to specialise in different areas.
Benefits include 25 days’ holiday per year, childcare vouchers, season ticket loans, retail discounts, Employee Assistance Programme and Cycle to Work scheme.
The rewards include the sense of achievement when you help an offender get their life back on track.
How to apply: If the qualities in this role sound like you, apply now.
Responsibilities
* Protect the public and help to make a positive impact on people’s lives.
* Build constructive, positive, and professional relationships with offenders.
* Work as part of a team to keep the prison, offenders and staff safe.
* Carry out multiple roles in a single day (peacekeeper, counsellor, teacher) as required.
* Be prepared to work various shifts and weekends.
Qualifications and Skills
* Integrity, empathy, self-confidence and strong communication skills.
* Ability to adapt to varied environments and responsibilities.
Job Details
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Other, Information Technology, and Management
* Industries: Government Administration
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