Prison Officer - HMP Ashfield
Prison Officer - HMP Ashfield
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Job Description
Location: HMP Ashfield Bristol
Salary: Up to 32288 per annum*
Type: Permanent. Full time positions average 40hrs pw
Whats in it for you
Your starting salary will be 27300 pa. increasing to 28350 after 12 months and increasing again to 32288 when you reach 3 years service. We are fully committed to progressing you through your PCO Portfolio or PCO Apprenticeship which would increase your salary to 32288 as soon as either of these is successfully completed which can realistically be achieved within 12 to 18 months of joining us. We also offer:
- Opportunity to earn approximately 37800 including overtime (Whilst we cannot guarantee overtime will always be available this is based on an average of 4 hrs per week)
- Clear career development pathways for you to transition quickly into operational management positions with salaries ranging from 36000 to 42000.
- Pension scheme.
- Health & Wellbeing Benefits.
- Reward & Recognition scheme.
- Serco discounts which include cinema online shopping discounts leisure centre memberships and you can apply for a Blue Light discount card.
Discover lots of information about the Prison Officer role here
Is this the right career for you
Our Prison Officers come with all different work & life experiences what youve done before doesnt matter what matters is that youre committed to making a difference to the lives of others. Were focused on transferrable skills and behaviours such as communication teamwork resilience and patience to help people - the rest youll learn during your 10-week training course and through our experienced colleagues.
As a Prison Officer youll be at the forefront of ensuring the health safety and wellbeing of everyone around you. Its a job where your contribution really counts as you work to give prisoners structure within their lives encourage positive choices and support them on their journey to rehabilitation. Day to day youll be involved in:
- Supervising prisoners in all aspects of prison wing activity.
- Overseeing work and education programmes encouraging prisoners to participate.
- Operational matters such as prisoner headcounts prison cell searching security and administrative processes.
- Managing prisoners who are at risk of self-harm.
We operate 24/7 all year round meaning youll cover shifts on days evenings weekends nights and bank holidays. We value the importance of work-life balance we operate on a rota basis that allows you the flexibility to enjoy meaningful time off to do the things you enjoy & love.
Preparing for your recruitment journey:
Youll be invited you to complete an online assessment. If you pass the initial assessment we will invite you to attend an interview youll take part in a short role play written exercise competency-based interview and maths assessments. Youll also undergo a fitness test which consists of:
- Bleep Test - 15 metre shuttle runs in time with the bleeps lasting approximately 3 minutes and 40 seconds to reach level 5.4.
- Agility Test - Running around set course of cones under a set time scale.
- Shield Hold Test - Holding shield out in front of you at a 45-degree angle for 1 minute.
- Grip Test - 28KG (on both hands)
Once youve passed assessment well invite you to attend a 10-week Initial Training Course (ITC) at the Prison which requires 100% attendance. This consists of 8 weeks classroom-based training and 2 weeks shadowing to give you a real taste of life on the job. The ITC provides high quality training youll complete a Diploma in Custodial Care First Aid and undergo Control and Restraint training.
Why Serco
- Meaningful and vital work: Prison Officers are key to ensuring the health safety and wellbeing of prisoners staff and visitors in their prisons. More importantly they play a vital role in reducing reoffending rates amongst prisoners.
- A world of opportunity: Our prisons hold a huge amount of variety and opportunity with Officers being able to progress into Ops Management or specialist services such asPsychology Education Health or the Animal unit.
- Great people: Due to the investment in safeguarding and rehabilitation our prisons are calmer and may be very different to what you might imagine but youll receive all the training and advice you need from friendly and supportive colleagues.
Please note that this position is based at HMP Ashfield Shortwood Road Pucklechurch Bristol BS16 9QJ. Due to the nature of our shift patterns we strongly encourage applicants to consider their commute time and transportation options before applying. We recommend that candidates live within a 30 mile radius of the above location to maintain punctuality work-life balance and job satisfaction.
What else do I need to know
This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship under current UK Home Office rules as it does not meet the required salary or skill level criteria. Whilst we encourage applications to other roles candidates who already have a valid right to work in the UK through other immigration routes or permissions must meet the below minimum eligibility criteria:
- Have at least two years remaining on your current visa to ensure sufficient time in the role.
- Have lived in the UK for at least one year
For general right-to-work guidance please visit the UK Home Office website.
This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and all offers of employment are subject to security clearance checks and satisfactory employment references. Youll be required to provide 5 years of employment and education history as part of these checks. You will be required to obtain Ministry of Justice Enhanced Level 2 Clearance & Enhanced DBS with adult and child barring vetting clearances (which required 5 years of checkable history).
About Serco
At Serco not only is the nature of the work we do important everyone has an important role to play from caring for vulnerable people to managing complex public services. We are a team of 50000 people responsible for delivering essential public services around the world in areas including defence transport justice immigration healthcare and citizen services. We are innovators committed to redesigning and improving public services for the benefit of everyone. By joining Serco you will have unlimited access to our Global Employee Networks SercoInspire (Gender) SercoEmbrace (Multicultural) SercoUnlimited (Disability) and (LGBT & Networks). Serco Employee Networks led by colleagues who are passionate about diversity inclusion and belonging.
Please click on the apply button to complete your application. Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment. At Serco we see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. As such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool. We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working. We operate a hybrid work structure in many of our business areas. We are proudly Disability Confident Leader employers and holder of the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview. For help with your application please contact j&
At Serco we support fair access to employment for those with unspent criminal convictions through the Ban the Box pledge (some may be exempt due to the nature of the role and the security clearance required). Please contact our recruitment team directly on j& to discuss.
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