202604: Youth Justice Worker - HMP Werrington

Job Title

Youth Justice Worker - HMP Werrington

Location

HMP Werrington, Ash Bank Rd, Werrington, Stoke-on-Trent ST9 0DX

Salary and Working Hours

Starting salary: £37,375 for a 39 hour week (including 20% unsocial allowance). After initial 37 hour training, you may choose 37, 39, or 41 hour weeks. Annual salaries: 37 hrs - £33,746; 39 hrs - £35,875; 41 hrs - £38,003.

Visa Sponsorship

Skilled Worker visa sponsorship may be available for this role, subject to eligibility and UK Immigration Rules. Sponsorship is not guaranteed; applicants must maintain Right to Work in the UK.

Qualifications and Requirements

• At least 18 years old
• Meet Civil Service nationality requirements
• Pass a medical and fitness assessment (physically active job)
• Meet required eyesight standards in both eyes (with or without corrective lenses)
• Meet suitable hearing standard (no hearing aids)
• DBS check required
• Tattoos are permitted if not offensive, discriminatory, violent or intimidating; facial tattoos generally not acceptable unless for cultural, religious or medical reasons

Responsibilities

Atypical to a prison officer, the role focuses on supporting children and young people in custody. Key duties include:

• Interventions when required
• Overseeing and facilitating safe movement around the site
• Providing supervision to ensure safety

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

Reasonable Adjustment Support

Applicants can indicate if they need reasonable adjustment support during the application process.