Prison Officer - Relocation Opportunity to Sittingbourne (Kent)

Job Overview

The HMP Humber Futures Campaign offers a permanent prison officer role at HMP Humber after an initial 23 month deployment at HMP Swaleside. Skilled Worker visa sponsorship may be available.

What's on offer

• Accommodation costs covered (up to £750 per month) for up to 23 months.
• Reimbursement for a monthly trip from HMP Swaleside to HMP Humber.
• Recruitment and retention bonus of £1500 after 12 months and again after 23 months.

Job Details

To become a prison officer you must:

• Be at least 18 years old.
• Meet Civil Service nationality requirements.
• Pass a medical and fitness assessment, meet eyesight and hearing standards.
• Have a suitable level of hearing without aids.

Travel to Work

A driving licence and own transport are beneficial but not essential unless specified. Shifts, including weekends, are fixed in time.

Nationality requirements

• Republic of Ireland nationals.
• Commonwealth nationals with right to work in the UK.
• EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein nationals and relevant family members with settled or pre settled status.
• Individuals with limited or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS before 31 December 2020.
• Turkish nationals and certain family members with civil service right to work.

Qualifications and Personal Qualities

• Communication and influencing skills.
• Commitment to quality.
• Care and understanding.

Pay and Benefits

• Salaried on a 37 hour contract: starting salary £37,246 (HMP Swaleside).
• Ununsocial hours allowance included.
• Annual holiday 25 days (rising to 30 after 10 years), paid public holidays and one extra privilege day.
• Civil Service pension up to 20% of salary.
• Cycle-to-work scheme, travel loans and other benefits.

Assessment Process

Open to all eligible applicants. If successful at the online assessment centre, you will be placed on a merit list for priority consideration for vacancies at other prisons.

Disability Support

As a Disability Confident employer, reasonable adjustments can be requested throughout the recruitment process and in the workplace.

Security Checks

Successful applicants must undergo pre employment checks, including Enhanced Level 2 vetting and Counter Terrorism Check. Proof of UK residency for the last 3 years is required.