Overview
Be among the first 25 applicants. £31,664. His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service. Prison Support Role – HMP Belmarsh Driver. An extraordinary job. Done by someone like you.
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 all sorts of things – from security and searches at the gate, to managing deliveries, supervising visitors, and monitoring phone calls and CCTV. It’s a varied and active job involving tasks which combine some desk duties with more physical tasks such as lifting, carrying and walking to escort vehicles across the prison grounds.
Travel to Work – Some prison establishments are situated in rural locations with limited public transport options, therefore a driving licence and own transport is beneficial but is not an essential requirement of the role (unless specified*). Please note that shift start and finish times are fixed and it is your responsibility to get to and from your place of work on time for the start of your shift. Please carefully consider the location of this vacancy and your transport options.
Applicants Must Hold a Full, Valid UK Driving Licence Which Must Include The D1 Vehicle Category Which Allows You To Drive Vehicles With No more than 16 passenger seats, a maximum length of 8 metres, a trailer up to 750kg.
Responsibilities
* Support the day-to-day running of a busy prison, including security checks at the gate, deliveries, visitor supervision, and monitoring communications and CCTV.
* Perform a mix of desk duties and physical tasks (lifting, carrying, walking, escorting vehicles across prison grounds).
Someone like you – good communication, calm under pressure, and a strong team player. You will work a variety of shifts, including weekends and nights, to keep operations running smoothly.
What You Can Expect From Us
You’ll be given great training and opportunities for progression and development.
Benefits & Additional Information
* Annual leave: 25 days on appointment, rising to 30 days after 10 years’ service (pro-rata).
* 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.
Note: Contact with prisoners is limited, though may occur depending on the site. The OSG role offers potential pathways to move into other prison roles, including the OSG to Prison Officer conversion scheme.
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Management and Manufacturing
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