Prison Officer - HMP Wayland
HM Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS)
West Tofts, 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
- People from a wide range of backgrounds can apply, including those with experience in parenting, teaching, retail, or the armed forces. Applicants should have the qualities needed for prison work, such as integrity, empathy, confidence, communication skills, and a collaborative approach.
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- Required to apply
Where you'll work
Job description
Role overview
His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service is recruiting prison officers for HMP Wayland. This is a demanding but rewarding public service role where you can make a real difference to people’s lives while helping keep the public safe.
The position offers a starting salary of £33,746 rising to £38,003. Every day brings different situations, and the role can be an excellent foundation for a long-term career with opportunities to progress and specialise over time.
Who this role suits
There is no single background that defines a successful prison officer. People from many different professions and life experiences can bring value to the job, including those with experience in parenting, teaching, retail, or the armed forces. What matters most is integrity, resilience, empathy, self-belief, and strong communication skills.
You will need to build respectful, professional relationships with prisoners, even when the circumstances are challenging. A cooperative mindset is essential, as the work depends on close teamwork to maintain safety for staff, prisoners, and the wider establishment.
What the job involves
This is a varied role in a fast-moving environment. On any given day, you may be supporting order and safety, offering guidance, or helping people work towards positive change. The work is carried out directly with prisoners in a secure setting, with the aim of protecting the public and contributing to rehabilitation.
Working pattern
You must be prepared to work rotating shifts and weekends.
Training, progression and benefits
The role comes with strong training support and the chance to develop your career, including opportunities to move into specialist areas.
Benefits include 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 rewards, the job also offers a strong sense of purpose and the satisfaction of helping someone get their life back on track.
How to apply
Interested candidates who feel they have the right qualities are invited to apply.