202604: Prison Officer - HMP Eastwood Park

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

13-May-2026

Location

Bristol

Job ID: 16877

Descriptions & requirements

All staff have a responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of children. The post holder must undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation.

Job Details

Prison officer - HMP Eastwood Park

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

City/Town: Bristol

Region: South West

Vacancy type: Pass

Skilled Worker visa sponsorship may be available for this role, subject to eligibility and in accordance with the UK Immigration Rules in force at the time of application.

Sponsorship is not guaranteed, and applicants are responsible for ensuring they have, and can maintain, the appropriate Right to Work in the UK for the duration of their employment.

HMP Eastwood Park is part of the Women's Prison Group.

Responsibilities

Prison officers protect the public and help make an impact on prisoners' lives.

Responsibilities include:

• Maintaining safety and security within the prison
• Conducting peacekeeping duties and monitoring prisoner behaviour
• Providing support and counselling to prisoners
• Teaching and facilitating education programmes for inmates
• Building constructive, positive and professional relationships with prisoners
• Supporting teamwork and acting as part of a single cohesive team
• Working various shifts, including weekends and unsocial hours
• Ensuring compliance with safeguarding policies and procedures

Eligibility and Requirements

To become a prison officer, you will need to:

• Be at least 18 years old at the point you commence employment
• Meet the Civil Service Nationality requirements
• Pass a medical and fitness assessment as part of the application process
• Meet the required eyesight standard in both eyes (with and without corrective lenses)
• Have a suitable standard of hearing (without hearing aids)
• Have tattoos that are not offensive, discriminatory, violent or intimidating; facial tattoos generally not acceptable unless for cultural, religious or medical reasons

To work in a high security prison (category A) you must have been a resident in the UK for the last three years.

Nationalities Open to Apply

The job is broadly open to the following groups:

• UK nationals
• National of the Republic of Ireland
• Commonwealth nationals with the right to work in the UK
• Union, Swiss, Norwegian, Icelandic or Liechtenstein nationals and their family members with settled or pre settled status under the EUSS
• Individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
• Turkish nationals and relevant family members with right to work in the Civil Service

Essential Skills

Personal qualities are essential:

• Empathy and self confidence
• Strong communication skills
• Resilience and ability to handle stress
• Integrity and a strong sense of character
• Teamwork and cooperation

Pay and Working Hours

The initial training is 37 hours a week. After training, you can choose to work 37, 39 or 41 hours a week. Your annual salary will reflect your weekly hours.

Benefits

Benefits include:

• Competitive salary and allowances
• Training and development opportunities
• Pay over unsocial hours
• Working with a support team in a challenging environment

Application Process (overview)

Applicants will be assessed on behaviours, strengths, and abilities, including:

• Communicating and influencing
• Managing a quality service
• Providing care to others
• Numerical, written, and spoken English skills

Following online tests, selected candidates will attend an online assessment centre and then a medical and fitness test.

Legal and Equality Statement

Applicants will be assessed fairly in accordance with Civil Service recruitment principles. A Disability Confident employer, the MoJ commits to ensuring all candidates can demonstrate their skills and abilities. Adjustments can be arranged in advance to the assessment centre.