A new role where you can make a genuine difference as a PCO at HMP Millsike. HMP Millsike is a brand new prison dedicated to transforming lives through a contemporary, evidence-based approach to prison delivery. Our vision is to protect the public while fostering an environment of rehabilitation and personal growth.
**Key responsibilities:**
• Ensure high standards of prisoner care and supporting their rehabilitation.
• Conduct security checks and search procedures on prisoners, staff, and visitors.
• Promote safer custody and violence reduction.
• Assist prisoners in preparing for release by maintaining professional relationships with health and probation services and other professionals.
**Core values and culture:**
• We are one Mitie: Delivering seamless, unrivalled service by working together.
• Built on integrity and trust: Upholding integrity and trust in all actions.
• Going the extra mile: Committed to excellence in service delivery.
• Our diversity makes us stronger: Embracing diverse backgrounds to generate innovative ideas.
• Customer-centric: Partnering with customers to put their needs first.
**Benefits:**
• Healthy Eating and Living: Access to the gym and exercise classes such as yoga and Pilates. Low-cost, nutritious meals available at the staff canteen.
• Electric Minibus Service: Starting six months after commencement, an accessible electric minibus will transport colleagues between Stamford Bridge and the prison, aligning with shift patterns.
• Virtual GP Service: Unlimited 24/7 virtual GP consultations for employees and their households, reducing stress from waiting for standard appointments.
• Health and Wellbeing Days: Twice-yearly events offering health checks, healthy eating information, work-life balance advice, and raffle prizes.
• Long Service Awards: Celebrate milestones with certificates, badges, special lunches, and additional leave after five years.
• Choices Platform: Access to a variety of benefits including gym memberships, dental insurance, dining cards, and a Health Cash Plan.
• MiDeals Discount Portal: Savings at over 1,200 retailers, supporting wellbeing and managing the cost of living.
• Enhanced Maternity & Adoption Pay: 10 weeks of pay for permanent staff, plus a Return-to-Work bonus.
• Free Mitie Shares Scheme: Free shares for staff to foster a sense of investment and belonging.
• Financial Planning Support: Services from Salary Finance, including pay advances, low-cost loans, and personalised budget planning.
• Holidays: Mitie offers holiday entitlements ranging from 5.6 weeks to 6.6 weeks of holiday per year, including statutory holidays. You may have a rising entitlement based on the length of time you have worked for Mitie.
• Pension: Mitie operates two pension schemes as we want you to be able to enjoy your retirement to the full.
• Life Cover: Mitie provides life cover as a lump sum benefit for all permanent and fixed term employees.
**Requirements:**
• Basic to intermediate IT skills (Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to interact empathetically with prisoners and maintain professional boundaries.
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of safety, dignity, and diversity.
• Previous experience in a custodial or secure environment is preferred but not essential.
Join Mitie Care & Custody at HMP Millsike and make a positive impact on the lives of prisoners and their families.