202605: Prison Officer - HMP Channings Wood

Posted 5 days 11 hours ago by Ministry of Justice

Permanent
Full Time
Other
Devon, Torquay, United Kingdom, TQ1 1
Job Description
Prison officer - HMP Channings Wood

Location: Torquay, South West.

Starting salary: £35,875 (for a 39 hour week inc 20% unsocial).

Vacancy type: Merit.

Job Description

Prison officers protect the public and help make an impact on prisoners' lives. The role involves a fast paced environment where you will work as a peacekeeper, counsellor and teacher, building constructive, positive and professional relationships with prisoners.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Protecting the public and ensuring the safety of the prison environment.
  • Providing support and guidance to prisoners, fostering positive relationships.
  • Working as part of a team, acting as one to maintain safety.
  • Supporting various shifts, including weekends and nights.
Eligibility
  • Be at least 18 years old at commencement.
  • Meet Civil Service nationality requirements.
  • Pass a medical and fitness assessment.
  • Meet eyesight standard in both eyes.
  • Have hearing standard suitable for the role.
  • Tattoos must not be offensive, discriminatory, violent or intimidating.
  • For category A prisons, be a UK resident for 3 years.
Essential Skills
  • Communication and influencing skills.
  • Commitment to quality.
  • Effective decision making.
  • Care and understanding.
Pay
  • 37 hours a week = £33,746 a year.
  • 39 hours a week = £35,875 a year.
  • 41 hours a week = £38,003 a year.

All salary figures include any additional allowances applicable to the role/location.

Benefits
  • 25 days' annual holiday (rising to 30 days after 10 years' service).
  • Paid time off for public holidays and one extra privilege day.
  • Civil Service pension with employer contributions of 28.97%.
  • Cycle to work scheme, travel loans and other benefits.
Assessment Process

Assessment of behaviours, strengths and abilities including:

  • Communicating and influencing.
  • Managing a quality service.
  • Making effective decisions.
  • Caring.

Numerical, written English and spoken English abilities are also assessed.

Travel to Work

A driving licence and own transport are beneficial but not essential unless specified. Shift times are fixed; applicants must arrange punctuality.