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Impactful Role, As a prison officer, you directly contribute to public safety and positively influence the lives of prisoners at critical moments.
Variety of Responsibilities, The role offers diverse tasks daily, from being a peacekeeper to acting as a counselor or teacher, providing a dynamic work environment.
Career Progression, Starting as a prison officer can lead to various career advancement opportunities within the UK Civil Service.
Strong Team Environment, You will work closely with colleagues, fostering camaraderie and teamwork to ensure the safety and wellbeing of everyone in the facility.
No Formal Qualifications Required, The emphasis on personal qualities over academic qualifications allows individuals from various backgrounds to apply and succeed.
Competitive Salary, Offering a salary range between £32,448 and £36,541, along with potential for increases based on hours worked.
Job Security, Working as a prison officer provides a stable employment opportunity within the UK’s public sector.
The role of Prison Officer at HMP Cardiff is a hands-on position focused on safeguarding the public while assisting prisoners in their rehabilitation journey. Ideal candidates will possess integrity, empathy, and strong communication skills, as they are expected to build positive relationships with prisoners who may be facing significant challenges. Applicants must be at least 18 years old, meet physical and medical standards, and adhere to specific nationality requirements. The job involves various responsibilities and requires teamwork, as the safety of the facility and its occupants is paramount.
Prison officers are required to work on varying shifts, including weekends, and do not need formal qualifications; rather, personal qualities such as resilience and effective decision-making are prioritized. The role offers a competitive salary ranging from £32,448 to £36,541, depending on the chosen weekly hours, with initial training involving a 37-hour work week. Individuals from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply, reflecting the varied lives of both officers and prisoners.
Prison officers are required to work on varying shifts, including weekends, and do not need formal qualifications; rather, personal qualities such as resilience and effective decision-making are prioritized. The role offers a competitive salary ranging from £32,448 to £36,541, depending on the chosen weekly hours, with initial training involving a 37-hour work week. Individuals from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply, reflecting the varied lives of both officers and prisoners.
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Cardiff, Wales, CF24 0UG
About The Job
Job summaryPlease see job description.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 were 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
Theres no such thing as a typical prison officer. Our officers come from different walks of life, just like the offenders they work with. Whether youre a parent, a teacher, have worked in retail, the armed forces, or just feel like youre a natural people person, youll have the empathy, self-confidence, great communication skills and resilience we want. No matter the challenge, youll 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 youll 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, youll have the opportunity to carry out many different roles in any one day. One minute youre a peacekeeper, the next youre a counsellor or a teacher. Youll 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:
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 dont 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 sh
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Cardiff, Wales, CF24 0UG
About The Job
Job summaryPlease see job description.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 were 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
Theres no such thing as a typical prison officer. Our officers come from different walks of life, just like the offenders they work with. Whether youre a parent, a teacher, have worked in retail, the armed forces, or just feel like youre a natural people person, youll have the empathy, self-confidence, great communication skills and resilience we want. No matter the challenge, youll 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 youll 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, youll have the opportunity to carry out many different roles in any one day. One minute youre a peacekeeper, the next youre a counsellor or a teacher. Youll 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/jbliLklh
- 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
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 dont 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 sh
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1. Can you tell us a bit about yourself and why you are interested in becoming a prison officer?
2. Describe a time when you had to deal with a difficult situation. What was the outcome and what did you learn from it?
3. How would you define integrity, and why is it important for a prison officer?
4. Imagine you encounter a prisoner who is becoming aggressive. How would you handle this situation?
5. How do you perceive the role of teamwork in a prison environment? Can you provide an example of how you'd contribute to a positive team atmosphere?
1. Can you tell us a bit about yourself and why you are interested in becoming a prison officer?
2. Describe a time when you had to deal with a difficult situation. What was the outcome and what did you learn from it?
3. How would you define integrity, and why is it important for a prison officer?
4. Imagine you encounter a prisoner who is becoming aggressive. How would you handle this situation?
5. How do you perceive the role of teamwork in a prison environment? Can you provide an example of how you'd contribute to a positive team atmosphere?
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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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