Operational Support Grade - Prison Support at HMP Isle of Wight
HM Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS)
Brading, England, United Kingdom · Full Time
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- Experience
- Any
- Salary
- GBP 29,432 – GBP 29,432 / year
- Openings
- 1
- Posted
- 2 weeks ago
- Work mode
- In office
- Resume
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Where you'll work
Job description
Role Overview
Join His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service as an Operational Support Grade at HMP Isle of Wight. This role is integral to the smooth and secure daily functioning of a busy correctional facility. Your responsibilities will span a variety of tasks including conducting security and gate searches, managing deliveries, supervising visitors, monitoring communications via CCTV and phone lines, and escorting vehicles across prison grounds. The role blends administrative duties with physically active tasks such as lifting, carrying, and walking.
Key Responsibilities
You will contribute to maintaining safety and order within the prison environment by executing diverse duties such as security checks, visitor management, and operational support logistics, ensuring a secure and efficient facility.
Requirements
Applicants must possess a full, valid UK Driving Licence as driving is a critical aspect of this position. While no formal educational qualifications are necessary, excellent communication skills, good judgement, the ability to remain composed under pressure, and a strong team-oriented attitude are essential.
Working Conditions
The position requires flexibility to cover varied shifts, including weekends and nights, under a shift pattern designed to maintain continuous operation of the prison.
Career Development
This role offers substantial exposure to prison operations and opens pathways to advance into other roles within the prison system, including the potential to move into Prison Officer roles through designated conversion schemes.
Compensation and Benefits
- Salary: £29,432 per annum
- Annual leave entitlement starts at 25 days, increasing to 30 days after 10 years of service (prorated)
- 9 days of bank, public, and privilege holidays
- Opportunity to undertake a paid Level 2 apprenticeship in customer service
- Membership in the Civil Service pension scheme
- Additional perks: season ticket loans, retail discounts, Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work scheme
Additional Information
This unique and challenging role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact on public safety and community wellbeing. Interaction with prisoners is limited compared to Prison Officers, though occasional contact may occur depending on the facility's requirements.