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Meaningful Impact, As a prison officer, you have the opportunity to positively influence the lives of prisoners and contribute to their rehabilitation.
Variety of Roles, The job is dynamic, allowing you to take on multiple roles throughout the day, including peacekeeper, counselor, and educator.
Team Environment, You will work closely with colleagues, emphasizing teamwork and collaboration to ensure a safe environment for both staff and inmates.
Competitive Salary, The salary range of £32,448 - £36,541 is competitive, reflecting the responsibilities of the role.
Career Development, This position can serve as a starting point for a successful career in the criminal justice system, with opportunities for advancement.
Inclusive Work Environment, Officers come from diverse backgrounds, providing an inclusive atmosphere that values different experiences and perspectives.
Flexible Working Hours, After initial training, you can choose between various weekly hours (37, 39, or 41), giving you flexibility in your work-life balance.
The role of a Prison Officer at HMP Cardiff involves protecting the public and positively influencing the lives of prisoners in a dynamic and challenging environment. Applicants should possess strong integrity, communication skills, and resilience, as their responsibilities may vary from mediating conflicts to providing support and guidance to individuals in distress. The position requires building constructive relationships with prisoners and working collaboratively with colleagues to maintain safety and security within the facility.
Candidates must be at least 18 years old, meet specific medical and fitness standards, and fulfill nationality requirements for employment. Although formal qualifications are not necessary, personal qualities such as empathy, effective decision-making, and a commitment to quality are essential for success in this role. The job entails working various shifts, including weekends, with salary ranges from £32,448 to £36,541 per annum, depending on weekly hours.
Candidates must be at least 18 years old, meet specific medical and fitness standards, and fulfill nationality requirements for employment. Although formal qualifications are not necessary, personal qualities such as empathy, effective decision-making, and a commitment to quality are essential for success in this role. The job entails working various shifts, including weekends, with salary ranges from £32,448 to £36,541 per annum, depending on weekly hours.
Location
Cardiff, Wales, CF24 0UG
About The Job
Job summary
Job Description
Please see job description.
An extraordinary job. Done by someone like you.
Prison officers protect the public and help make an impact on prisoners' lives.
If you have the integrity, skills and strength of character we’re looking for, this fast-paced role could be the start of a successful career.
Address
HMP Cardiff, Knox Rd, Cardiff CF24 0UG
Salary
£32,448 - £36,541
City / Town
Wales
Vacancy Type
Merit
Someone like you
There’s no such thing as a typical prison officer. Our officers come from different walks of life, just like the offenders they work with. Whether you’re a parent, a teacher, have worked in retail, the armed forces, or just feel like you’re a natural people person, you’ll have the empathy, self-confidence, great communication skills and resilience we want. No matter the challenge, you’ll take the time to build constructive, positive and professional relationships with prisoners who could be at the lowest point in their lives.
Teamwork plays a vital role in this environment, so you’ll need to be fully committed to supporting your colleagues and understand the importance of acting as one team to keep the prison, and everyone who works here safe.
You will be required to work various shifts and some weekends.
An extraordinary job
In this unique career, you’ll have the opportunity to carry out many different roles in any one day. One minute you’re a peacekeeper, the next you’re a counsellor or a teacher. You’ll work directly with prisoners in a unique environment, helping to protect the public and make a positive impact.
Find out more about this varied role and day-to-day life as a prison officer .
Job details
Eligibility
To become a prison officer, you will need to:
Travel to Work
Some prison establishments are situated in rural locations with limited public transport options; therefore, a driving licence and own transport is beneficial but is not an essential requirement of the role (unless specified). Please note that shift start, and finish times are fixed, and it is your responsibility to get to and from your place of work on time for the start of your shift. Please carefully consider the location of this vacancy and your transport options before applying.
Nationality Requirements
This job is broadly open to the following groups:
From 4 April 2024, the Government increased the salary threshold for Skilled Worker visas. The change means that HM Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) cannot guarantee sponsorship for those seeking sponsorship via the Skilled Worker visa route.
If you are applying to be a prison officer and you do not meet the new eligibility criteria for sponsorship, you will need to consider your options for obtaining and/or maintaining your right to work in the UK in light of these changes.
HMPPS will continue to comply with UK Immigration Rules applied in the UK and Civil Service.
You can read more about Skilled Worker visas and the eligibility criteria here.
Successful applicants must ensure they have and maintain the legal right to live and work in the Civil Service and in the United Kingdom.
Essential Skills
You don’t need qualifications to become a prison officer. Personal qualities are more important. You need to show:
The initial training is 37 hours a week. After training, you can choose to work 37, 39 or 41 hours a week. Your annual salary will reflect your weekly hours.
Prisons operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This means you will have to cover various shift pattern
Cardiff, Wales, CF24 0UG
About The Job
Job summary
Job Description
Please see job description.
An extraordinary job. Done by someone like you.
Prison officers protect the public and help make an impact on prisoners' lives.
If you have the integrity, skills and strength of character we’re looking for, this fast-paced role could be the start of a successful career.
Address
HMP Cardiff, Knox Rd, Cardiff CF24 0UG
Salary
£32,448 - £36,541
City / Town
Wales
Vacancy Type
Merit
Someone like you
There’s no such thing as a typical prison officer. Our officers come from different walks of life, just like the offenders they work with. Whether you’re a parent, a teacher, have worked in retail, the armed forces, or just feel like you’re a natural people person, you’ll have the empathy, self-confidence, great communication skills and resilience we want. No matter the challenge, you’ll take the time to build constructive, positive and professional relationships with prisoners who could be at the lowest point in their lives.
Teamwork plays a vital role in this environment, so you’ll need to be fully committed to supporting your colleagues and understand the importance of acting as one team to keep the prison, and everyone who works here safe.
You will be required to work various shifts and some weekends.
An extraordinary job
In this unique career, you’ll have the opportunity to carry out many different roles in any one day. One minute you’re a peacekeeper, the next you’re a counsellor or a teacher. You’ll work directly with prisoners in a unique environment, helping to protect the public and make a positive impact.
Find out more about this varied role and day-to-day life as a prison officer .
Job details
Eligibility
To become a prison officer, you will need to:
- be at least 18 years old at the point you commence employment
- meet the Civil Service Nationality requirements (see nationality requirements section below)
- as this is a physically active job, you will need to pass a medical and fitness assessment as part of the application process
- meet the required eyesight standard in both eyes (both with and without corrective lenses)
- For safety reasons, everyone training to be a prison officer needs a suitable standard of hearing (without the use of hearing aids)
- Whilst tattoos are permitted, including those that are visible, they must not be deemed as offensive, discriminatory, violent, or intimidating in any way. Facial tattoos are generally not acceptable, except where this is for cultural, religious, or medical reasons.
Travel to Work
Some prison establishments are situated in rural locations with limited public transport options; therefore, a driving licence and own transport is beneficial but is not an essential requirement of the role (unless specified). Please note that shift start, and finish times are fixed, and it is your responsibility to get to and from your place of work on time for the start of your shift. Please carefully consider the location of this vacancy and your transport options before applying.
Nationality Requirements
This job is broadly open to the following groups:
- UK nationals
- nationals of the Republic of Ireland
- nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
- nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) www.jobsincare.com/job/jbli19MH
- nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
- individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
- Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
From 4 April 2024, the Government increased the salary threshold for Skilled Worker visas. The change means that HM Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) cannot guarantee sponsorship for those seeking sponsorship via the Skilled Worker visa route.
If you are applying to be a prison officer and you do not meet the new eligibility criteria for sponsorship, you will need to consider your options for obtaining and/or maintaining your right to work in the UK in light of these changes.
HMPPS will continue to comply with UK Immigration Rules applied in the UK and Civil Service.
You can read more about Skilled Worker visas and the eligibility criteria here.
Successful applicants must ensure they have and maintain the legal right to live and work in the Civil Service and in the United Kingdom.
Essential Skills
You don’t need qualifications to become a prison officer. Personal qualities are more important. You need to show:
- communication and influencing skills
- commitment to quality
- effective decision-making
- care and understanding
The initial training is 37 hours a week. After training, you can choose to work 37, 39 or 41 hours a week. Your annual salary will reflect your weekly hours.
- 39 hours a week = £34,494 a year
- 41 hours a week = £36,541 a year
Prisons operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This means you will have to cover various shift pattern
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To work as a Prison Officer in the UK, candidates typically need a combination of essential skills and qualities. Here are some important ones:
1. Communication Skills: Effective verbal and written communication is crucial for interacting with inmates, colleagues, and other stakeholders.
2. Interpersonal Skills: Building rapport with inmates and colleagues helps in managing difficult situations and creating a positive environment.
3. Observation and Attention to Detail: Being vigilant and attentive to the behaviors of inmates and the environment is essential for maintaining safety and security.
4. Problem-Solving Skills: The ability to think quickly and make sound decisions in high-pressure situations is vital for handling conflicts or emergencies.
5. Emotional Resilience: Working in a prison setting can be emotionally challenging, so having the ability to manage stress and remain calm under pressure is important.
6. Empathy and Understanding: Being able to understand the perspectives of inmates while maintaining authority can help in de-escalating situations.
7. Teamwork: Working collaboratively with other staff members is essential for ensuring safety and efficient operation within the prison.
8. Physical Fitness: While not a formal requirement, maintaining a degree of physical fitness is beneficial, as the job can involve physical confrontations or the need to manage inmates physically.
9. Organizational Skills: Being able to manage time effectively and handle administrative tasks is important for the role.
10. Ability to Follow Protocols: Adhering to regulations, protocols, and procedures is critical to ensure safety and security in the prison environment.
11. Cultural Sensitivity: Understanding and respecting diverse backgrounds can help in managing a varied inmate population.
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