Prison Officer - HMP Highpoint
HM Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS)
Cheveley, England, United Kingdom · Full Time
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- Experience
- Any
- Salary
- GBP 35,746 – GBP 40,003 / year
- Openings
- 1
- Posted
- 2 weeks ago
- Work mode
- In office
- Eligibility
- Applicants with the right personal qualities, communication ability, empathy and teamwork mindset are suitable for this role. People from varied work and life backgrounds are welcome.
- 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 Highpoint in Cheveley, England. This is a fast-moving role for people with integrity, resilience and strong interpersonal skills who want to help protect the public and support positive change in offenders’ lives.
The salary for this position is £35,746 to £40,003.
About the role
Prison officers work in a setting where no two days are the same. The role is varied, demanding and people-focused, with opportunities to build a long-term career and grow into different specialisms over time.
You may come from many different backgrounds, including parenting, teaching, retail or the armed forces. What matters is that you bring empathy, confidence and clear communication, and can build professional, constructive relationships with offenders, including those who may be at a very low point in their lives.
Working as part of a team is essential in this environment. You will need to support colleagues fully and understand that keeping the prison, offenders and staff safe depends on everyone acting together.
Key duties
In a single shift, you could take on several different responsibilities. At one moment you may need to act as a peacekeeper, then switch to supporting, guiding or educating prisoners in a unique custodial setting.
Your work will involve direct engagement with prisoners while contributing to public safety and helping individuals make meaningful progress.
Working pattern
This role requires flexibility for different shift patterns, including weekends.
Training, growth and benefits
You will receive strong training, along with opportunities for progression and development, including the chance to move into specialist areas.
Benefits include 25 days of annual leave each year, childcare vouchers, season ticket loans, retail discounts, an Employee Assistance Programme and a Cycle to Work scheme.
Beyond the tangible benefits, the role offers the satisfaction of helping someone get back on track and contributing to work that has a real public impact.
How to apply
Candidates who feel they match the qualities needed for the role are encouraged to apply.