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Prison Officer - Residential - HMP Edinburgh and HMP Perth, Edinburgh
Client: Scottish Prison Service
Location: Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: 38edb07dc8
Job Views: 76
Posted: 18.02.2025
Expiry Date: 04.04.2025
Job Description:
The Scottish Prison Service is now recruiting for Residential Officers to join us throughout 2024/25 at HMP Edinburgh and HMP Perth. This advertisement is specifically for these locations. Look out for recruitment opportunities in other areas on the SPS Careers website.
Important: The Scottish Prison Service is not a licensed Sponsor, and Visa Sponsorship is not available for this role. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
The Scottish Prison Service (SPS), established in 1993, is an agency of the Scottish Government whose principal objective is to contribute to making Scotland safer by protecting the public and reducing reoffending. The SPS aims to achieve this by ensuring delivery of secure custody, safe and orderly prisons, high-quality standards of care, and opportunities for those in custody to build capacity to help them reintegrate into the community upon release.
Prison Officers are a principal agent of delivery of the SPS Vision of Unlocking Potential and Transforming Lives. They are a critical point of contact between those in custody and the organisation charged with their safety, security and personal development. Prison Officers adopt an asset-based approach, fostering effective relationships to help those in SPS care to desist from offending and transform their lives.
Newly appointed Prison Officers - Residential will undertake a block of training as part of a new professional development pathway which represents a significant and positive investment in the professional Prison Officer in Scotland. The role requires a strong ongoing commitment to personal and professional development.
Prison Officers - Residential will spend the majority of their time in the residential (accommodation) area of the prison. The role can be physically demanding and may require physical fitness and dexterity to assist in the secure handling of challenging situations. Emotional demands may arise from interactions with those in our care and their families.
Candidates please note: Prison Officer - Residential members of staff work on a rostered shift pattern.
Responsibilities
1. Encouraging positive behaviours in individuals engaging with rehabilitation and reintegration initiatives through a supportive, caring, and inclusive approach.
2. Contributing to the prevention and management of challenging behaviours while demonstrating fairness and consistency.
3. Managing individuals’ case work and exercising professional judgement in responding to particular needs and challenges.
4. Completing all administration and communications relevant to the role, including report writing and maintaining records in accordance with SPS policies.
5. Ensuring the safe and secure supervision of those in SPS care, meeting their needs and entitlements in line with relevant legislation.
6. Managing conflict with a focus on de-escalation and contributing to local incident management.
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Additional information: Employment type: Full-time
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