Prison Officer - HMP Berwyn
HM Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS)
Bowling Bank, Wales, United Kingdom · Full Time
Be the first to apply
- Experience
- Any
- Salary
- GBP 34,928 – GBP 39,334 / year
- Openings
- 1
- Posted
- 3 weeks ago
- Work mode
- In office
- Eligibility
- This role is open to individuals from diverse backgrounds who demonstrate integrity, empathy, and strong character. Candidates from any walk of life, including parents, teachers, retail workers, and ex-military personnel, are encouraged to apply.
- Resume
- Required to apply
Where you'll work
Sign in to tell us what does and doesn't work for you here — it sharpens every match we show you.
Job description
About the Role
Join His Majesty's Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) as a Prison Officer at HMP Berwyn, Bowling Bank, Wales. This role involves protecting the public and positively influencing offenders' lives in a challenging, fast-paced environment where no two days are alike. It offers a rewarding career with opportunities for professional growth and specialization.
Responsibilities
As a Prison Officer, your duties will be diverse and dynamic, requiring you to act as a peacekeeper, counsellor, and educator within the prison setting. You will work directly with offenders during some of their most difficult times, striving to build constructive and professional relationships that promote rehabilitation. Team collaboration is essential to maintain safety for inmates, staff, and the public. The role requires working various shifts, including weekends.
Requirements and Eligibility
We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, including parents, teachers, retail workers, and armed forces veterans, who possess integrity, empathy, self-confidence, and excellent communication skills. You must be capable of supporting your teammates and demonstrating strong character to handle various situations responsibly and professionally.
Training and Benefits
New officers receive comprehensive training and opportunities for career advancement and specialization. Benefits include a competitive salary (£34,928 - £39,334), 25 days of annual leave, childcare vouchers, season ticket loans, retail discounts, access to an Employee Assistance Programme, and participation in a Cycle to Work scheme.
Working Conditions
The position demands commitment to shift work, including weekends, within a highly dynamic and sometimes intense environment.
Additional Information
The motivation for this role stems from the unique fulfillment found in assisting offenders to rebuild their lives and protecting the wider community. Collaboration and dedication are paramount to succeed in this vocation.