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.
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