Prison Support RoleAbout the PositionWe are seeking an exceptional individual to join our team as a Prison Support Grade. This is an extraordinary opportunity to make a real difference in people's lives while working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.As a Prison Support Grade, you will play a vital role in supporting the day-to-day running of HMP Huntercombe. Your duties will include:Providing security and searches at the gateManaging deliveries and supervising visitorsMonitoring phone calls and CCTVLifting, carrying and walking to accompany vehicles across the prison groundsYou don't need any qualifications for this role, but you must be a good communicator and able to keep calm under pressure. If you have good judgement and common sense, and above all, are a great team player, we encourage you to apply.What We OfferWe provide a competitive salary and a range of benefits, including:Annual leave: 25 days on appointment, increasing to 30 days after 10 years' service (pro-rata)9 days bank, public and privilege holidaysAccess to a paid Level 2 apprenticeship in customer serviceAccess to the Civil Service pension schemeSeason ticket loans, retail discounts, Employee Assistance Programme and Cycle to Work schemeDriving duties are an essential part of the role at HMP Huntercombe, and therefore, candidates must hold a full, valid UK driving licence.Why Choose This Career?This unique career offers the opportunity to protect the public and make an impact on lives by supporting the important work happening daily in our prisons. Unlike our prison officers, your contact with prisoners is limited, although depending on the particular prison, you may interact with prisoners occasionally.The Prison Support Grade role will give you significant knowledge and experience of how a prison operates, providing opportunities to move into other prison jobs, including opportunities to apply for the OSG to Prison Officer conversion scheme.
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Custodial Operations Assistant