Salary: £27,667.28 per annum (£13.61 per hour) increasing to £29,806.22 per annum (£14.66 per hour) dependent on length of service.
Employment Type: Permanent, Full Time – average 39 hours per week, with various shifts, with an opportunity to opt into an average 44 hours per week contract (starting Salary £32,991.08 per annum with access to overtime at enhanced rates).
Benefits: Company Pension, 33 days annual leave (inclusive of Bank Holidays), Company Sick Pay and Life Assurance, free on-site parking, staff canteen, free uniform, free onsite gym, PERKS at work scheme with access to High Street Shop discounts, Blue Light Card for extensive discounts, local shopping discounts and extensive training and development.
Job Overview: We have a number of openings available for Prison Custody Officers. Prison Custody Officers are key to the effective running of our prisons and we are looking for people who can fit naturally into this role. We encourage applications from individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds, who can demonstrate the integrity, resilience, and strong communication skills needed to thrive in this role. No specific qualifications or relevant experience is required.
The philosophy of our prisons is to rehabilitate prisoners and equip them to re-integrate into mainstream society on release. We seek to normalise prison conditions as far as possible to reflect life in the outside community. Our aim is to create an environment in which staff and prisoners feel safe.
Responsibilities:
1. Ensure that individuals in your care are treated with dignity and respect.
2. Provide structure and routine for prisoners, ensuring they engage in education or work.
3. Maintain a safe, secure, and structured environment.
4. Complete comprehensive training, including Control & Restraint, First Aid, Interpersonal skills, and Health & Safety.
5. Work a variety of shifts, including weekends, evenings, and nights.
Commitment to Equality: Equality and Diversity is an important part of G4S Care and Rehabilitation Services. We actively encourage applications from all backgrounds and are a fully inclusive employer who aims to support all employees to be their true selves.
Ideal Candidate: Our team has a real opportunity to make a difference. When you join us, you’ll find a secure, friendly, and professional working environment and be given all the support, training, and encouragement you need. We have recently launched our Development Pathway, which provides clear career development from Prison Custody Officer through to middle manager.
Please note that these vacancies are subject to a 5 year checkable history and the strict vetting standards set by G4S and HMPPS and are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.
You must be eligible to work in the UK and must have been resident in the UK for a minimum period of 3 years. You will also need to provide full details of your employment and education history for the last 5 years as part of the security screening process for this role.
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