Prison Support Role
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This role involves supporting the day-to-day running of a busy prison. As an Operational Support Grade, you will be part of a supportive team doing various tasks such as security and searches at the gate, managing deliveries, supervising visitors, and monitoring phone calls and CCTV.
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The job is varied and active, combining desk duties with more physical tasks like lifting, carrying, and walking to accompany vehicles across the prison grounds.
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You don't need any qualifications for this job, but good communication skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure are essential.
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As an OSG, you will work a variety of shifts, including weekend and night shifts, to keep things running smoothly and safely.
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This role provides opportunities to protect the public and make an impact on lives by supporting the important work happening daily in our prisons.
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Unlike prison officers, your contact with prisoners is limited, although depending on the particular prison you may interact with prisoners occasionally.
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The OSG role gives you significant knowledge and experience of how a prison operates and can provide opportunities to move into other prison jobs.
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In addition to your base pay, you will receive:
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* annual leave of 25 days on appointment and increasing to 30 days after 10 years service (calculated on a pro-rata basis)
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* 9 days bank, public, and privilege holidays
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* access to a paid Level 2 apprenticeship in customer service
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* access to the Civil Service pension scheme, season ticket loans, retail discounts, an Employee Assistance Programme, and a Cycle to Work scheme
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This role requires a great team player who can adapt to a fast-paced environment and has good judgement and common sense.
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If you're looking for a unique career that offers opportunities for progression and development, apply now.
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