Job Overview
HMP Leicester Future Campaign recruits new prison officers for a 23‑month deployment at HMP Wayland before moving permanently to HMP Leicester. The scheme guarantees a permanent role at HMP Leicester while providing a structured career pathway and valuable experience.
What’s on offer?
- Accommodation costs up to £750 per month for the first 23 months.
- Reimbursement for a monthly trip between HMP Wayland and HMP Leicester.
- Recruitment and retention bonus of £1,500 after the 12‑month and 23‑month milestones.
- Paid monthly trip home during the first 23 months.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as a peacekeeper, counsellor, or teacher as required, working directly with prisoners in a dynamic environment.
- Maintain the safety and security of the facility, ensuring the well‑being of staff and the public.
- Support prisoners with behavioural, emotional, and educational needs as part of the regime.
Eligibility & Requirements
- Minimum 18 years of age at commencement of employment.
- Meet Civil Service nationality requirements.
- Pass a medical and fitness assessment and meet the required eyesight and hearing standards.
- Tattoos are permitted if not offensive, discriminatory, violent or intimidating; facial tattoos are generally not acceptable unless for cultural, religious or medical reasons.
Benefits
- Accommodation support and travel reimbursement as outlined above.
- Recruitment and retention bonus at 12 and 23 months.
- Paid monthly home trip during the 23‑month deployment.
- Progression to a permanent role at HMP Leicester.
Pay
Starting salary: £33,746 at HMP Wayland. After 23 months, pay will adjust to match the prevailing rate at the new prison. Training lasts 37 hours per week; post‑training, officers may choose 37, 39 or 41 hours per week, with annual salary reflecting the weekly hours.
Legal & EEO Statements
We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds, aim to represent the wider society we serve, and champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing. As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable adjustments throughout recruitment and in the workplace.
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