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Prison Officer at HMP Downview (Visa Sponsorship)HM Prison & Probation Service is recruiting female Prison Officers for HMP Downview in London, with visa sponsorship available for eligible candidates. This vital role is open to individuals who are at least 18 years old at the time of employment and who meet the Civil Service Nationality requirements. As a Prison Officer, you will play a key role in maintaining safety, supporting rehabilitation, and positively impacting the lives of inmates.
- This is a unique opportunity to build a meaningful career within the justice system, supported by comprehensive training and development. Position: Prison Officer Salary: £38,082 – £42,632 per year Job Type: Full-Time Location: LondonAbout the RoleAn 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 we’re looking for, this fast-paced role could be the start of a successful career. This vacancy is open to female applicants only as an occupational requirement exception under Sch 9 of the Equality Act 2010. This post is not open to male applicants. Someone like you There’s no such thing as a typical prison officer. Our officers come from different walks of life, just like the offenders they work with. Whether you’re a parent, a teacher, have worked in retail, the armed forces, or just feel like you’re a natural people person, you’ll have the empathy, self-confidence, great communication skills and resilience we want. No matter the challenge, you’ll 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 you’ll 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 need an Enhanced DBS check. All staff have a responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of children. The post holder must undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation’ An extraordinary job In this unique career, you’ll have the opportunity to carry out many different roles in any one day. One minute you’re a peacekeeper, the next you’re a counsellor or a teacher. You’ll work directly with prisoners in a unique environment, helping to protect the public and make a positive impact. 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.
To work in a high security prison (category
A) you must have been a resident in the UK for the last 3 years. 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 requirementsThis 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…