Prison Officer - HMP Wayland

About the Role

Join His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) as a Prison Officer at HMP Wayland, playing a crucial role in safeguarding the public and positively influencing lives. This position offers a unique, fast-paced work environment where no two days are alike, providing ample opportunities for career growth and specialization.

Your Profile

We welcome individuals from diverse backgrounds – whether you have experience in parenting, teaching, retail, or the armed forces. Key qualities include integrity, strong communication skills, empathy, and confidence. Building constructive and professional relationships with offenders, often at challenging times in their lives, is fundamental. Commitment to teamwork and collaboration is essential to ensure the safety of the prison environment, its occupants, and staff.

Work Conditions

The role requires flexibility to work various shifts including weekends.

Role Responsibilities

In this dynamic position, you will undertake multiple roles daily, ranging from maintaining peace to providing counselling or educational support. Your direct interaction with prisoners is vital for public protection and offender rehabilitation.

Benefits and Development

You will receive comprehensive training and have the chance to advance and specialize in different areas within the service. The position offers a competitive salary of 33,746 to 38,003 annually, along with 25 days of holiday each year. Additional perks include childcare voucher schemes, season ticket loans, retail discounts, an Employee Assistance Programme, and a Cycle to Work scheme.

Additional Information

Beyond material benefits, the role provides a unique sense of achievement in supporting offenders to rebuild their lives, an experience seldom found in other careers.