Prison Support - HMP Grendon and Springhill
HM Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS)
Edgcott, England, United Kingdom · Tempo pieno
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- Esperienza
- Qualsiasi
- Stipendio
- GBP 29,432 – GBP 29,432 / year
- Aperture
- 1
- Pubblicato
- 9 ore fa
- Modalità di lavoro
- In ufficio
- Riprendere
- È necessario candidarsi
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Descrizione del lavoro
Role Overview
Join His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service as an Operational Support Grade (OSG) at HMP Grendon and Springhill. This position involves a broad range of duties essential to maintaining the smooth and secure functioning of a busy prison. The role features a combination of administrative and physical tasks, such as conducting security checks, managing deliveries, supervising visitors, and monitoring phones and CCTV systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct security searches and manage access at the prison entrance.
- Oversee parcel and delivery checks within the facility.
- Supervise visitor interactions and maintain safety protocols.
- Monitor telephone communications and CCTV footage for security.
- Perform escort duties across prison grounds, including driving vehicles safely within the premises.
- Handle physical tasks such as lifting, carrying, and walking extensively.
Candidate Profile
No specific qualifications are required; however, strong communication skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure are vital. Good judgment, common sense, and teamwork are essential characteristics. A valid UK driving license is mandatory due to the role’s driving responsibilities.
Working Conditions
The role demands flexibility in shift patterns, including working nights and weekends to maintain operational continuity.
Career Development
This unique role provides valuable exposure to prison operations and creates pathways for future roles, including the potential to transition from OSG to Prison Officer through dedicated conversion programs.
Benefits
- Starting salary of £29,432 per annum.
- Entitlement to 25 days of annual leave on appointment, increasing to 30 days after 10 years of service, calculated pro-rata.
- Nine additional days off for bank, public, and privilege holidays.
- Access to a Level 2 apprenticeship in customer service with paid participation.
- Membership in the Civil Service pension scheme.
- Additional perks including season ticket loans, retail discounts, an Employee Assistance Programme, and a Cycle to Work scheme.