Operational Support Grade HMP Isle of Wight £27,840
As an Operational Support Grade, you will play a key part in supporting the day-to-day running of a busy prison. You will be part of a supportive team doing all sorts of things – from security and searches at the gate, to managing deliveries, supervising visitors, and monitoring phone calls and CCTV. It's a varied and active job involving tasks which combine some desk duties with more physical tasks such as lifting, carrying and walking to accompany vehicles across the prison grounds.
You don't need any qualifications to do this job, but if you are a good communicator and can keep calm under pressure, this fast-paced role could be the start of a successful career for you.
As an OSG, you will work a variety of shifts, including weekend and night shifts, to keep things running. You'll have good judgement and common sense, and, above all, be a great team player.
This unique career will give you significant knowledge and experience of how a prison operates. It can provide opportunities to move into other prison jobs, including opportunities to apply for the OSG to Prison Officer conversion scheme.
What you can expect from us:
You'll be given great training and opportunities for progression and development.
In addition to your base pay, you will receive:
* annual leave is 25 days on appointment and will increase to 30 days after 10 years' service (calculated on a pro-rata basis)
* 9 days bank, public and privilege holidays
* access to a paid Level 2 apprenticeship in customer service
* access to the generous Civil Service pension scheme
* season ticket loans
* retail discounts
* an Employee Assistance Programme
* a Cycle to Work scheme