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202608: Prison Officer - HMP Wakefield
Ministry of Justice - Wakefield
On-sitePermanentFull time
Prison officer – HMP Wakefield HMP Wakefield - 5 Love Ln, Wakefield WF2 9AG Starting salary: £36,816 (for a 39 hour week inc 20% unsocial) City/Town: Wakefield Region: Yorkshire Vacancy type: Merit 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 In this unique career, you’ll have the opportunity to carry out many different roles in any one day. During the recruitment process you will be assessed on: communicating and influencing managing a quality service making effective decisions caring To become a prison officer, you will need to: be at least 18 years old at the commencement of employment meet the Civil Service Nationality requirements pass a medical and fitness assessment meet the required eyesight standard in both eyes for safety reasons, meet a suitable standard of hearing. 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. For safety reasons, everyone training to be a prison officer needs a suitable standard of hearing (without the use of hearing aids). To work in a high security prison (category A) you must have been a resident in the UK for the last 3 years. How to apply Once you have completed your initial application form. You will then be invited to complete stage 1 of the online tests, to see if you have basic judgement and numerical skills. If you are successful, we invite you to the stage 2 values based assessment (VBA) If you pass the VBA, you'll progress to the Online Assessment Centre (OAC). Candidates who achieve a higher pre-determined VBA score may be invited to the OAC sooner. Once you’ve successfully completed the OAC and you are allocated to a vacancy, you will complete a medical and fitness test. This will cover an eyesight test, hearing test and basic health screening, including a blood pressure check. Pay The initial training is 37 hours a week. After training, you can choose to work 37, 39 or 41 hours a week. Your annual salary will reflect your weekly hours. 37 hours a week = £34,928 a year 39 hours a week = £36,816 a year 41 hours a week = £39,334 a year All salary figures quoted include any additional allowances. The standard working week of a prison officer is based on a 39 hours per week shift pattern. Benefits 25 days’ annual holiday (rising to 30 days after 10 years’ service) paid time off for public holidays and 1 extra privilege day Civil Service pension with employer contributions of 28.97% cycle to work scheme, travel loans and other benefits Read more about prison officer benefits  Job offers: merit vacancy This is a merit job vacancy. If you are successful at the online assessment centre, you will be added to a merit list based on your score. When all applicants have completed the assessment centre, the prison will make job offers to individuals with the highest scores first when positions become available. You can stay on the merit list for 12 months. After this, you’ll need to apply again. Operational Support Grade Role Our Online Assessment Centre (OAC), will not only assess you against the key criteria to become a prison officer but will also determine your suitability for appointment as an operational support grade OSG If following attendance at your OAC, you are unsuccessful in your application to become a prison officer, we may instead offer you an alternative role as an OSG. Operational support grade - Ministry of Justice The Civil Service Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of Civil Servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles. If you feel the recruitment process has breached the principles you can raise a complaint by contacting Shared Services Connected Ltd: call 0845 241 5358 (Monday to Friday 8am - 6pm) or email Moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@gov.sscl.com Diversity & Inclusion The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy Reasonable adjustment support Just tick ‘yes’ when it asks if you think you might need a reasonable adjustment.
Added on 27 Aug 2026
Save to favourites202608: Prison Officer - HMP Bristol
Ministry of Justice - Bristol
On-sitePermanentFull time
Prison officer - HMP Bristol HMP Bristol, 19 Cambridge Rd, Bishopston, Bristol BS7 8PS Starting salary: £36,816 (for a 39 hour week inc 20% unsocial) City/Town: Bristol Region: South West Vacancy type: Merit 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 In this unique career, you’ll have the opportunity to carry out many different roles in any one day. During the recruitment process you will be assessed on: communicating and influencing managing a quality service making effective decisions caring To become a prison officer, you will need to: be at least 18 years old at the commencement of employment meet the Civil Service Nationality requirements pass a medical and fitness assessment meet the required eyesight standard in both eyes for safety reasons, meet a suitable standard of hearing. 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. For safety reasons, everyone training to be a prison officer needs a suitable standard of hearing (without the use of hearing aids). To work in a high security prison (category A) you must have been a resident in the UK for the last 3 years. How to apply Once you have completed your initial application form. You will then be invited to complete stage 1 of the online tests, to see if you have basic judgement and numerical skills. If you are successful, we invite you to the stage 2 values based assessment (VBA) If you pass the VBA, you'll progress to the Online Assessment Centre (OAC). Candidates who achieve a higher pre-determined VBA score may be invited to the OAC sooner. Once you’ve successfully completed the OAC and you are allocated to a vacancy, you will complete a medical and fitness test. This will cover an eyesight test, hearing test and basic health screening, including a blood pressure check. Pay The initial training is 37 hours a week. After training, you can choose to work 37, 39 or 41 hours a week. Your annual salary will reflect your weekly hours. 37 hours a week = £34,928 a year 39 hours a week = £36,816 a year 41 hours a week = £39,334 a year All salary figures quoted include any additional allowances. The standard working week of a prison officer is based on a 39 hours per week shift pattern. Benefits 25 days’ annual holiday (rising to 30 days after 10 years’ service) paid time off for public holidays and 1 extra privilege day Civil Service pension with employer contributions of 28.97% cycle to work scheme, travel loans and other benefits Read more about prison officer benefits  Job offers: merit vacancy This is a merit job vacancy. If you are successful at the online assessment centre, you will be added to a merit list based on your score. When all applicants have completed the assessment centre, the prison will make job offers to individuals with the highest scores first when positions become available. You can stay on the merit list for 12 months. After this, you’ll need to apply again. Operational Support Grade Role Our Online Assessment Centre (OAC), will not only assess you against the key criteria to become a prison officer but will also determine your suitability for appointment as an operational support grade OSG If following attendance at your OAC, you are unsuccessful in your application to become a prison officer, we may instead offer you an alternative role as an OSG. Operational support grade - Ministry of Justice The Civil Service Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of Civil Servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles. If you feel the recruitment process has breached the principles you can raise a complaint by contacting Shared Services Connected Ltd: call 0845 241 5358 (Monday to Friday 8am - 6pm) or email Moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@gov.sscl.com Diversity & Inclusion The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy Reasonable adjustment support Just tick ‘yes’ when it asks if you think you might need a reasonable adjustment.
Added on 27 Aug 2026
Save to favourites202608: Prison Officer - HMP Birmingham
Ministry of Justice - Birmingham
On-sitePermanentFull time
Prison officer - HMP Birmingham HMP Birmingham, Winson Green Rd, Birmingham B18 4AS Starting salary: £36,816 (for a 39 hour week inc 20% unsocial) City/Town: Birmingham Region: Midlands Vacancy type: Merit 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 In this unique career, you’ll have the opportunity to carry out many different roles in any one day. During the recruitment process you will be assessed on: communicating and influencing managing a quality service making effective decisions caring To become a prison officer, you will need to: be at least 18 years old at the commencement of employment meet the Civil Service Nationality requirements pass a medical and fitness assessment meet the required eyesight standard in both eyes for safety reasons, meet a suitable standard of hearing. 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. For safety reasons, everyone training to be a prison officer needs a suitable standard of hearing (without the use of hearing aids). To work in a high security prison (category A) you must have been a resident in the UK for the last 3 years. How to apply Once you have completed your initial application form. You will then be invited to complete stage 1 of the online tests, to see if you have basic judgement and numerical skills. If you are successful, we invite you to the stage 2 values based assessment (VBA) If you pass the VBA, you'll progress to the Online Assessment Centre (OAC). Candidates who achieve a higher pre-determined VBA score may be invited to the OAC sooner. Once you’ve successfully completed the OAC and you are allocated to a vacancy, you will complete a medical and fitness test. This will cover an eyesight test, hearing test and basic health screening, including a blood pressure check. Pay The initial training is 37 hours a week. After training, you can choose to work 37, 39 or 41 hours a week. Your annual salary will reflect your weekly hours. 37 hours a week = £34,928 a year 39 hours a week = £36,816 a year 41 hours a week = £39,334 a year All salary figures quoted include any additional allowances. The standard working week of a prison officer is based on a 39 hours per week shift pattern. Benefits 25 days’ annual holiday (rising to 30 days after 10 years’ service) paid time off for public holidays and 1 extra privilege day Civil Service pension with employer contributions of 28.97% cycle to work scheme, travel loans and other benefits Read more about prison officer benefits  Job offers: merit vacancy This is a merit job vacancy. If you are successful at the online assessment centre, you will be added to a merit list based on your score. When all applicants have completed the assessment centre, the prison will make job offers to individuals with the highest scores first when positions become available. You can stay on the merit list for 12 months. After this, you’ll need to apply again. Operational Support Grade Role Our Online Assessment Centre (OAC), will not only assess you against the key criteria to become a prison officer but will also determine your suitability for appointment as an operational support grade OSG If following attendance at your OAC, you are unsuccessful in your application to become a prison officer, we may instead offer you an alternative role as an OSG. Operational support grade - Ministry of Justice The Civil Service Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of Civil Servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles. If you feel the recruitment process has breached the principles you can raise a complaint by contacting Shared Services Connected Ltd: call 0845 241 5358 (Monday to Friday 8am - 6pm) or email Moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@gov.sscl.com Diversity & Inclusion The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy Reasonable adjustment support Just tick ‘yes’ when it asks if you think you might need a reasonable adjustment.
Added on 27 Aug 2026
Save to favouritesHousing Needs Officer (Level 6)
Wax Recruitment Ltd - Slough
from £21.80 an hour
HybridContractFull time
Job title: Housing Needs Officer (Level 6) Job Category: Housing Location: Chalvey Community Hub, Ladbrooke Road, Slough, SL1 2SR, Slough Borough Council Hours per week 37 Salary: £21.80 per hour 2 days in the office min, inc. Duty days officers are required to attend the office, at least 2 days per week and be part of a Duty rota - week days only. Main purpose of Job: To work with clients, provide advice and investigate homelessness applications made under the terms of the Housing Act 1996 (as amended by the Homelessness Act 2002, Localism Act 2011 and Homelessness Reduction Act 2017, Renters Rights Act) To provide a full housing advice and homeless service to those clients who are homeless or threatened with homelessness To complete the personalised housing plan (PHP) with the client detailing the outcome of the assessment including steps to be discussed and the actions to be taken by the Housing team to address your housing situation. To provide a responsive front line Homelessness prevention, Relief and Main duty service to the public including those who are homeless/threatened with homelessness in 56 days. To provide current and bespoke homelessness prevention and relief advice, front of house assessments, issuing, monitoring and updating personalised housing plans (PHPs) and setting PHP Review dates. Issue Relief/Main duty acceptance/discharge letters To conduct detailed casework to prevent or relieve homelessness, and propose main duty decisions. To use every available resource to tackle housing need and prevent homelessness in accordance to relevant legislation, policies and procedures. To support diversity and inclusion across the service area in terms of service delivery and partnership working. To prevent homelessness utilising all initiatives available to clients, both internally and through external organisations.
Added on 24 Aug 2026
Save to favouritesPart Time Retail Security Officer
Mitie
PermanentPart time
Retail Security Officer- Asda Pay rate: £13.10 per hour Hours: Mornings, evenings and weekends Location: Asda Bordesley Green Mitie is looking for Retail security officers who can deliver exceptional customer service whilst creating a safe shopping environment, free from crime and the fear of crime for customers and colleagues. Objectives and Responsibilities: -Work to the Assignment Instructions ensuring that all activity is accurately recorded on the correct documents, in line with both the Client's and the Company's Quality Procedures -To follow the site-specific Risk Assessments ensuring all activities are completed in a safe manner -Set and maintain the highest personal and professional standards as an employee of MITIE and adopt a total quality approach to every aspect of your work, colleagues and clients -To create a safe working environment, free from crime and health and safety related issues for colleagues, contractors and customers -To add a polite greeting and excellent customer service -Provide a visible security contact for colleagues, contractors and customers Main Duties: -To deliver industry leading customer service -To be clean, tidy and properly dressed wearing full uniform -To deter violence and public order offences -To conduct patrols of the store -Utilising CCTV systems to support the reduction of crime and stock loss -Liaise with the store management teams -To report incidents and crime through our leading technology -Liaise with the Police and crime partnerships where required to foster a great working relationship to support the reduction of crime in store -To wear Body Worn CCTV to support in the reduction of crime and increase colleague and customer safety Who are we looking for? -Experience of delivering Customer Service -Excellent communication skills are required both written and verbal -Adaptable communication style to meet the needs of different people groups -Ability to work in a fast-moving services business -Capability in the use of technology -Good attention to detail -High level of enthusiasm and passion -Previous experience in a similar role is desirable but not essential -Public Space Surveillance SIA licence is desirable but not essential What are the benefits for working for Mitie? -Contracted hours -Annual leave entitlement -Pension and Life assurance schemes -Free uniform supplied -SIA Re-licencing programme -Access to Mitie's outstanding employee benefits including financial services, retail discounts, reward schemes and online GP services. -Comprehensive training and development programme (apprenticeships available)
Added on 3 Sept 2026
Save to favouritesPart Time Retail Security Officer
Mitie
PermanentPart time
Retail Security Officer- Asda Pay rate: £13.10 per hour Hours: Mornings, evenings and weekends Location: Asda Dudley High Street Mitie is looking for Retail security officers who can deliver exceptional customer service whilst creating a safe shopping environment, free from crime and the fear of crime for customers and colleagues. Objectives and Responsibilities: -Work to the Assignment Instructions ensuring that all activity is accurately recorded on the correct documents, in line with both the Client's and the Company's Quality Procedures -To follow the site-specific Risk Assessments ensuring all activities are completed in a safe manner -Set and maintain the highest personal and professional standards as an employee of MITIE and adopt a total quality approach to every aspect of your work, colleagues and clients -To create a safe working environment, free from crime and health and safety related issues for colleagues, contractors and customers -To add a polite greeting and excellent customer service -Provide a visible security contact for colleagues, contractors and customers Main Duties: -To deliver industry leading customer service -To be clean, tidy and properly dressed wearing full uniform -To deter violence and public order offences -To conduct patrols of the store -Utilising CCTV systems to support the reduction of crime and stock loss -Liaise with the store management teams -To report incidents and crime through our leading technology -Liaise with the Police and crime partnerships where required to foster a great working relationship to support the reduction of crime in store -To wear Body Worn CCTV to support in the reduction of crime and increase colleague and customer safety Who are we looking for? -Experience of delivering Customer Service -Excellent communication skills are required both written and verbal -Adaptable communication style to meet the needs of different people groups -Ability to work in a fast-moving services business -Capability in the use of technology -Good attention to detail -High level of enthusiasm and passion -Previous experience in a similar role is desirable but not essential -Public Space Surveillance SIA licence is desirable but not essential What are the benefits for working for Mitie? -Contracted hours -Annual leave entitlement -Pension and Life assurance schemes -Free uniform supplied -SIA Re-licencing programme -Access to Mitie's outstanding employee benefits including financial services, retail discounts, reward schemes and online GP services. -Comprehensive training and development programme (apprenticeships available)
Added on 3 Sept 2026
Save to favouritesRetail Security Officer (Part time)
Mitie
PermanentFull time
ASDA Blantyre - G72 Payrate £13.10 BREAKS UNPAID Guaranteed Number of hours per week, permanent location Job Overview -Retail Security Officer role to protect the Asda store, its people, and/or assets by providing security and excellent customer service through Mitie and Asda key values. -£PAYRATE per hour payrate alongside numerous Mitie benefits including Save As You Earn, Share Incentive Plan, Cycle to Work, Life Assurance and Childcare Vouchers! -Fantastic opportunity to join the evolving Asda and Mitie family!! -Full and extensive training will be provided including MAYBO and key focus on customer service -Company funded SIA licence renewal. -Fully supported by the NOC and be provided with technology such as body worn camera and incident reporting device. -Delivering results that meet and/or exceed the expectations of Mitie and Asda by using all technology provided and following ASCONE guidance. What we are looking for -Previous security experience preferred -SIA License required -Trackable 5 year work history -Excellent communication skills at all levels. -Energy and enthusiasm Main Duties Operations -To be aware of and ensure compliance with all aspects of policies and relevant legal and regulatory requirements as directed by the Security Account Manager and in accordance with UK Law and Guidance bodies. -Fully engage with National Operations Centre (NOC) and Mitie management and use of all technology provided, including body cams and mobile devises to aid in the reporting of all incidents. -Fully and satisfactorily complete all of the tasks and duties on site as defined within the published Assignment Instructions (AI's). -Proactively refer to and review the published Assignment Instructions, thus familiarising oneself with any changes in order to suggest additional amendments that will improve or enhance the current level of service. -To be compliant with Industry and Statutory Legislation (you are required to obtain a front-line licence in either Security Guarding or Door Supervision), which must be worn at all times whilst carrying out your duties. There are also additional courses that are contractually required. -Work in a systematic, methodology and orderly way. Training -Fully and satisfactorily complete all required competency training. -To undertake training to ensure continuous self-development as directed by the Security Account Manager. -Use technology to achieve key work objectives and develop job knowledge and expertise through continual professional development. -You are required to ensure you renew your licence 16 weeks before expiry. Security and Health & Safety -Look out for, and to immediately report, any Health & Safety hazards, or potential hazards, on site. -Stay alert to any threats or changes within the work environment in order to take the appropriate action to reduce the chance of disruption, loss or damage. -Use common sense and initiative by immediately involving others if a situation appears to become threatening. -To maintain professional conduct in the face of difficult situations and challenging customers. -Complete an accurate, detailed notebook entry as soon as possible after any incident, which can then be used as part of the Incident Report process. -Keep to schedules and demonstrate commitment to Mitie and the Client. -To ensure check calls are being carried out at the allocated time slot as stipulated in the Assignment Instructions (AI's). -To call emergency services and Communication Centre to report all incidents.
Added on 3 Sept 2026
Save to favouritesPart Time Retail Security Officer
Mitie
PermanentPart time
Job Overview -To protect our customer's property, people and/or assets by providing security services in direct accordance with the sites published Assignment Instructions (AI's) and any subsequent changes. -Delivering results that meet and / or exceed the Key performance indicators / Service Level Agreement for the customer through full responsibility and accountability, providing a service that aids in the retention of the contract. -To undertake additional training to ensure continuous self-development. Main Duties Operations -To be aware of and ensure compliance with all aspects of policies and relevant legal and regulatory requirements as directed by the Security Account Manager and in accordance with UK Law and Guidance bodies. -Fully and satisfactorily complete all of the tasks and duties on site as defined within the published Assignment Instructions (AI's). -Proactively refer to and review the published Assignment Instructions, thus familiarising oneself with any changes in order to suggest additional amendments that will improve or enhance the current level of service. -To be compliant with Industry and Statutory Legislation (you are required to obtain a front-line licence in either Security Guarding or Door Supervision), which must be worn at all times whilst carrying out your duties. The Customer also requires a CCTV PSS SIA Licence. There are also additional courses that are contractually required. -Comply with legal obligations and safety requirements of the role. -Follow instructions and procedures appropriately without unnecessarily challenging authority. -Work in a systematic, methodology and orderly way. Training -Fully and satisfactorily complete all required competency training. -To undertake additional training to ensure continuous self-development as directed by the Security Account Manager. -Use technology to achieve key work objectives and develop job knowledge and expertise through continual professional development. -You are required to ensure you renew your licence 16 weeks before expiry. Security and Health & Safety -Look out for, and to immediately report, any Health & Safety hazards, or potential hazards, on site. -Stay alert to any threats or changes within the work environment in order to take the appropriate action to reduce the chance of disruption, loss or damage. -Use common sense and initiative by immediately involving others if a situation appears to become threatening. -To maintain professional conduct in the face of difficult situations and challenging customers. -Complete an accurate, detailed notebook entry as soon as possible after any incident, which can then be used as part of the Incident Report process. -Keep to schedules and demonstrate commitment to Mitie and the Client. -To ensure check calls are being carried out at the allocated time slot as stipulated in the Assignment Instructions (AI's). -To call emergency services and Communication Centre to report all incidents. What we are looking for -Previous Security Experience -SIA License -SC Clearance desirable
Added on 3 Sept 2026
Save to favouritesLearner Support Officer (Term-time)
Vacancy Filler - Downham Market
PermanentPart time
Are you passionate about inspiring young people who have Social Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) issues to achieve their full potential?Do you want to make a positive impact on our communities by helping young people to thrive in further education? Then this could be the role for you.JOB TITLE: Learner Support Officer LOCATION: Downham Market HOURS: 30 hours per week / 36 weeks per year (working days to be agreed) plus up to 5 paid training days per annum SALARY: £17,318 - £17,587 per annum (Inclusive of holiday pay as this is a term-time only role) (£25,749 - £26,149 FTE)Due to increasing student numbers and investment into our inclusive learning provision we are recruiting for additional Learner Support Officers to join our team at Downham Market to support our Bridge to Engagement learners.Our Bridge to Engagement programme enables learners who may not be comfortable at a larger campus to access further education in a small, bespoke campus. Our group sizes are small, meaning that we can offer a highly supported environment, enabling our learners to develop and progress to either further study or employment.Our support team are integral in providing learners with the tools, knowledge and confidence that they need to succeed, and we are proud of the success of these programmes.Our Bridge to Engagement provision programmes are designed to support young people with Social Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) issues. We are looking for innovative and passionate Learner Support Officers who are confident in managing challenging behaviour.We are a successful, community-focused FE College based in the East of England. We have a thriving Inclusive Learning team and in recent years, the department has grown from strength to strength. We offer an incredible training package and a chance to work within tight knit and supportive teams. BENEFITSWe offer an excellent package including a generous annual leave allowance of 30 days per year for support staff, plus five College closure days, plus Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part-time), fee waivers on some College courses, a contributory pension scheme with the Local Government Pension Scheme, discounts with local businesses and access to a cycle to work scheme. CWA focusses on staff well-being and utilises both internal and external resources, such as a well-being committee and access to a free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme as well as comprehensive training and development.Job share opportunities are available for the right candidates.To apply online or to view all our current vacancies please visit www.cwa.ac.uk.For further information specific to the role, or to arrange a visit please contact Kerri Benefer on kerri.benefer@cwa.ac.ukClosing date for receipt of all applications: 12 midnight, Sunday 20 September 2026Interviews are provisionally scheduled for Wednesday 30 September 2026Applicants are expected to ensure their applications are written in their own words.We reserve the right to use an AI checker on any application.Please note that all interviews are conducted face to face, we are unable to facilitate online interviews.CWA are a Disability Confident employer and offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled candidates who meet all of the essential criteria for a role. We would encourage you to disclose any disabilities and whether or not you wish to be considered under this scheme.CWA is committed to safeguarding and all staff appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS checks. You will be required to provide references and undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check as well as a barred list check. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search.This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 but Exceptions Order may apply.Full details of our Safeguarding Child and Vulnerable Adult Protection policy can be found at Policies (cwa.ac.uk).CWA reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient suitably qualified applications be received prior to the closing date.No agencies pleasePrevious applicants need not apply
Added on 3 Sept 2026
Save to favourites202608: Prison Officer - HMP Hindley
Ministry of Justice - Wigan
On-sitePermanentFull time
Prison officer - HMP Hindley HMP Hindley, Barracks Rd, Bickershaw, Wigan WN2 5TH Starting salary: £36,816 (for a 39 hour week inc 20% unsocial) City/Town: Wigan / Manchester Region: North West Vacancy type: Merit 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 In this unique career, you’ll have the opportunity to carry out many different roles in any one day. During the recruitment process you will be assessed on: communicating and influencing managing a quality service making effective decisions caring To become a prison officer, you will need to: be at least 18 years old at the commencement of employment meet the Civil Service Nationality requirements pass a medical and fitness assessment meet the required eyesight standard in both eyes for safety reasons, meet a suitable standard of hearing. 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. For safety reasons, everyone training to be a prison officer needs a suitable standard of hearing (without the use of hearing aids). To work in a high security prison (category A) you must have been a resident in the UK for the last 3 years. How to apply Once you have completed your initial application form. You will then be invited to complete stage 1 of the online tests, to see if you have basic judgement and numerical skills. If you are successful, we invite you to the stage 2 values based assessment (VBA) If you pass the VBA, you'll progress to the Online Assessment Centre (OAC). Candidates who achieve a higher pre-determined VBA score may be invited to the OAC sooner. Once you’ve successfully completed the OAC and you are allocated to a vacancy, you will complete a medical and fitness test. This will cover an eyesight test, hearing test and basic health screening, including a blood pressure check. Pay The initial training is 37 hours a week. After training, you can choose to work 37, 39 or 41 hours a week. Your annual salary will reflect your weekly hours. 37 hours a week = £34,928 a year 39 hours a week = £36,816 a year 41 hours a week = £39,334 a year All salary figures quoted include any additional allowances. The standard working week of a prison officer is based on a 39 hours per week shift pattern. Benefits 25 days’ annual holiday (rising to 30 days after 10 years’ service) paid time off for public holidays and 1 extra privilege day Civil Service pension with employer contributions of 28.97% cycle to work scheme, travel loans and other benefits Read more about prison officer benefits  Job offers: merit vacancy This is a merit job vacancy. If you are successful at the online assessment centre, you will be added to a merit list based on your score. When all applicants have completed the assessment centre, the prison will make job offers to individuals with the highest scores first when positions become available. You can stay on the merit list for 12 months. After this, you’ll need to apply again. Operational Support Grade Role Our Online Assessment Centre (OAC), will not only assess you against the key criteria to become a prison officer but will also determine your suitability for appointment as an operational support grade OSG If following attendance at your OAC, you are unsuccessful in your application to become a prison officer, we may instead offer you an alternative role as an OSG. Operational support grade - Ministry of Justice The Civil Service Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of Civil Servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles. If you feel the recruitment process has breached the principles you can raise a complaint by contacting Shared Services Connected Ltd: call 0845 241 5358 (Monday to Friday 8am - 6pm) or email Moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@gov.sscl.com Diversity & Inclusion The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy Reasonable adjustment support Just tick ‘yes’ when it asks if you think you might need a reasonable adjustment.
Added on 27 Aug 2026
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