202607: Prison Officer - HMP Deerbolt

Job description Prison officer - HMP DeerboltHMP Deerbolt, Bowes Rd, Barnard Castle DL12 9BGStarting salary: £36,816 (for a 39 hour week inc 20% unsocial)City/Town: DarlingtonRegion: North WestVacancy type: MeritSponsorship is not guaranteed, and applicants are responsible for ensuring they have, and can maintain, the appropriate right to work in the UK. Skilled Worker visa sponsorship may be available for this role, subject to eligibility and in line with the UK Immigration Rules in force at the time of application. However, due to current immigration requirements and recruitment timescales, candidates who require Skilled Worker visa sponsorship are unlikely to be sponsored if applying to this campaign. Applicants are strongly encouraged to consider their right to work in the UK carefully before applying. You can read more about Skilled Worker visas and eligibility criteria at gov.uk. The Department will continue to comply with UK Immigration Rules applied in the UK and Civil Service.An 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.Someone like youThere’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 be required to work various shifts and some weekends.An extraordinary jobIn 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. Find out more about this varied role and day-to-day life as a prison officer.Job details EligibilityTo 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…