Prison Officer - HMP Wayland
HM Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS)
Saham Toney, England, United Kingdom · Full Time
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- Experience
- Any
- Salary
- GBP 33,746 – GBP 38,003 / year
- Openings
- 1
- Posted
- 1 week ago
- Work mode
- In office
- Eligibility
- People from a wide range of backgrounds can apply, including those with experience in parenting, teaching, retail, or the armed forces, provided they have the integrity, communication skills, empathy, and resilience needed for the role.
- Resume
- Required to apply
Where you'll work
Job description
Role overview
His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service is hiring prison officers for HMP Wayland. This is a fast-moving, people-focused role where you can help protect the public while contributing to positive change in offenders’ lives.
Every day in this role can look different. As you build experience, you may also find chances to progress, specialise, and develop your career within the prison service.
Who this role suits
This position is for someone with integrity, resilience, strong interpersonal ability, and the confidence to handle challenging situations. People from many backgrounds can succeed here, including those with experience in parenting, teaching, retail, or the armed forces.
You should be comfortable building professional, constructive relationships with offenders, including people who may be at a very difficult point in their lives.
Working as part of a unified team is essential, so you must be committed to supporting colleagues and helping keep the prison environment safe for staff, offenders, and the wider public.
What the job involves
Prison officers at HMP Wayland take on varied duties throughout the day. You may need to act as a calming presence, provide guidance, support rehabilitation, or step into different roles depending on the situation.
The role is based in a secure prison environment and involves direct interaction with prisoners as part of the work to maintain safety and support positive outcomes.
Working pattern
You will need to work different shifts, including weekends.
Training, growth and rewards
The position comes with strong training support and opportunities to progress. You may also have the option to specialise in different areas over time.
The salary for this role is £33,746 to £38,003, and the wider benefits package includes 25 days of annual leave, childcare vouchers, season ticket loans, retail discounts, an Employee Assistance Programme, and a Cycle to Work scheme.
Beyond the practical benefits, the role offers a genuine sense of achievement through helping offenders get back on track.
How to apply
If this sounds like the right fit for you, you are encouraged to apply.