202606: Prison Officer - HMP Wayland

Job Title

Prison officer - HMP Wayland

Location

HMP Wayland, Thetford IP25 6RL

Salary and Hours

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

Initial training is 37 hours a week. After training, you can choose to work 37, 39 or 41 hours a week. Annual salary:

• 37 hours a week - £33,746 a year
• 39 hours a week - £35,875 a year
• 41 hours a week - £38,003 a year

Benefits: 25 days annual holiday (30 days after 10 years), paid time off for public holidays, 1 extra privilege day, cycle to work scheme, travel loans.

Role

Prison officers protect the public and help make an impact on prisoners' lives. You'll act as a peacekeeper, counsellor, teacher and more, building constructive positive relationships with prisoners and working as part of a team to keep the prison safe.

Key Responsibilities

• Protect the public and maintain security.
• Support prisoners in achieving positive change.
• Work during various shifts, including evenings, nights, weekends and public holidays.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Meet Civil Service nationality requirements (see below).
• Pass medical and fitness assessment, including eyesight (both with and without correction) and hearing (without hearing aids).
• For category A (high security) prisons, must have lived in the UK for the last 3 years.

Nationality Requirements

• Republic of Ireland nationals.
• Commonwealth nationals with right to work in the UK.
• EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein nationals and family members with settled or pre settled status under the EUSS (or who were eligible on 31 Dec 2020).
• Turkish nationals and certain family members with right to work in the Civil Service.

Essential Skills

• Communication and influencing skills.
• Commitment to quality.
• Care and understanding.

Travel and Working Hours

Prison is in a rural location; a driving licence and own transport are beneficial but not essential unless specified.

EEO and Inclusive Hiring

As a Disability Confident employer, we commit to reasonable adjustment support. We also have a guaranteed interview scheme for eligible former members of the Armed Forces under the "Making the Civil Service a Great Place to Work for Veterans".