Prison Officer - HMP Long Lartin
HM Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS)
Abbot's Salford, England, United Kingdom · Full Time
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- Experience
- Any
- Salary
- GBP 33,746 – GBP 38,003 / year
- Openings
- 1
- Posted
- 3 weeks ago
- Work mode
- In office
- Eligibility
- Applicants from a wide range of backgrounds are encouraged, including people with experience in parenting, teaching, retail, or the armed forces, provided they bring the qualities needed for the role.
- Resume
- Required to apply
Where you'll work
Job description
Role overview
His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service is recruiting Prison Officers for HMP Long Lartin in Abbot's Salford, England, United Kingdom. This is a demanding, fast-moving public service role where you’ll help keep people safe, support rehabilitation, and contribute to a more positive outcome for those in custody.
The pay range for this position is £33,746 to £38,003.
About the role
This is a varied career where every day can look different. You may move between duties such as maintaining order, offering guidance, and supporting learning or development within the prison environment. The role involves working directly with prisoners and playing an active part in protecting the public.
Who this role suits
There is no single background for a prison officer. People from many different careers and life experiences can do well here, including those from parenting, teaching, retail, or the armed forces. The key qualities are empathy, confidence, strong communication, integrity, and the ability to remain steady under pressure.
You will need to build professional, constructive relationships with offenders, including people who may be facing very difficult circumstances.
Because safety depends on collaboration, you must be fully committed to working closely with colleagues and functioning as part of one team.
Working pattern
This position requires availability for varied shifts and weekend work.
Training, growth and rewards
You’ll receive strong training, along with opportunities to progress and develop your career. There may also be options to specialise in different areas over time.
Benefits mentioned for the role include 25 days of annual leave, childcare vouchers, season ticket loans, retail discounts, an Employee Assistance Programme, and access to a Cycle to Work scheme.
Beyond the tangible benefits, the role offers the satisfaction of helping someone move toward a better future, along with experiences that are distinctive to prison service work.
How to apply
If this sounds like the right fit for your strengths and values, you are invited to apply.