Prison Officer - HMP Full Sutton

Overview

Prison officer - HMP Full Sutton

HMP Full Sutton, Moor Ln, Full Sutton, York YO41 1PS

Working patterns: Full Time, Part Time, Part Time/Job Share, Flexible Working

Vacancy type: Pass

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

Salary options vary by weekly hours and include: 37 hours £33,746; 39 hours £35,875; 41 hours £38,003 per year. All salary figures quoted include applicable allowances.

Responsibilities

• Protect the public and help make an impact on prisoners' lives
• Build constructive, positive and professional relationships with prisoners
• Work as part of a team to keep the prison and staff safe
• Carry out a variety of roles in a single day, such as peacekeeper, counsellor or teacher
• Work to shift patterns including evenings, some nights, weekends and public holidays

Requirements & Eligibility

• Be at least 18 years old on commencement
• Meet Civil Service nationality requirements
• Pass medical and fitness assessments; meet eyesight and hearing standards
• Clear Counter-Terrorism Check (CTC vetting) and provide proof of UK residency for the last 3 years
• Face tattoos allowed only if not offensive or intimidating; facial tattoos generally not acceptable unless for cultural/religious/medical reasons
• Provide correct and up-to-date documentation during the application process
• Meet English language requirements (and Welsh where specified)

Skills & Qualities

• Strong communication and influencing skills
• Commitment to quality, care and understanding
• Empathy, self-confidence, resilience and ability to work with diverse people
• Ability to build rapport and work as one team

Training & Career Path

• Initial training is 37 hours per week; after training, options to work 37, 39 or 41 hours per week
• Online assessments and selection process including aptitude, values-based assessment, and online assessment centres
• Potential opportunities to take on additional paid hours and varied roles within the prison environment

Benefits & Extra Information

• 25 days' annual holiday (rising to 30 days after 10 years) plus public holidays and an extra privilege day
• Civil Service pension with employer contributions of 28.97%
• Cycle to work scheme, travel loans and other benefits
• Reasonable adjustment support for applicants

Application Process

Applicants will undergo pre-employment checks including enhanced vetting and CTC vetting where required; residency verification for the last 3 years is needed. If there are no vacancies after assessment, a reserve list may be used. Successful applicants may be offered a position immediately if there is a vacancy.