ROLE RESPONSIBILITY: Prison Custody Officers Location: HMP Five Wells, Wellingborough, NN8 2NG Salary: £30,021.53 per annum increasing to £32,404.71 after 2 years’ service Contract: Permanent, Full Time – average 40 hours per week, with various shifts Benefits: Company Pension 33 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays) Company Sick Pay and Life Assurance Free on-site parking Staff canteen Free uniform Free onsite gym PERKS at work scheme for discounts Blue Light Card for extensive discounts Be that person who makes a difference every day, the chance to do an extraordinary job Looking for a secure career? Are you a good communicator? Do you have resilience? A good listener? Prison Custody Officers are key to the effective running of our prisons. We encourage applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds who can demonstrate integrity, resilience, and strong communication skills. No specific qualifications or experience is required. The philosophy of our prisons is to rehabilitate prisoners and equip them for re-integration into society. Our aim is to create a safe environment for both staff and prisoners. You will ensure individuals are treated with dignity and respect and helped to find a new way of life while maintaining a safe, secure, and structured environment. You will provide prisoners with structure and routine, ensuring they are engaged in education or work and securely in their cells at night. If you join us, you’ll find a secure, friendly and professional working environment with support and training to build a successful career. THE IDEAL CANDIDATE: Training includes Control & Restraint, First Aid, Interpersonal skills, and Health & Safety, with a shadowing period alongside qualified PCOs. Shifts include weekends, evenings, and nights, with a commitment to a positive work-life balance. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and support all employees to be their true selves, discussing any reasonable adjustments needed. Our team has the opportunity to make a difference, improving operations and supporting inmates. The Development Pathway offers career progression from Prison Custody Officer to middle manager. Vacancies are subject to a 5-year checkable history and strict vetting standards. You must be eligible to work in the UK, providing a full employment and education history for the last 5 years as part of the security screening process. Training Course: 9 weeks, 35 hours per week; salary during training is £26,269.73, increasing to £30,021.53 after training.