23375 - Operational Support Grade - HMP Woodhill - Driver (Prison Support Role)
Ministry of Justice - Milton Keynes
On-sitePermanentFull time
As an Operational Support Grade, you will look after the day-to-day running of a busy prison, working in a close-knit team to carry out a range of support services – everything from patrol and gate duties, to managing deliveries, supervising visitors, and monitoring phone calls and CCTV. You will work shifts and nights to keep things running. In addition to your base pay, you will receive: annual leave is 25 days on appointment and will increase to 30 days after 10 years’ service (calculated on a pro-rata basis) 9 days bank, public and privilege holidays access to a paid Level 2 apprenticeship in customer service access to the generous Civil Service pension scheme season ticket loans, retail discounts, an Employee Assistance Programme and a Cycle to Work scheme Salary: £30,491 The salary figures quoted are for a 37 hour working week inclusive of 20% unsocial hours working allowance which is included in the salary to reflect the requirement to work nights, evening and weekend shifts Hours You will work an average of 37 hours per week and this will include working night shifts, evenings, weekends and Bank/Public holidays (these days are added to your holiday allowance) on a rolling shift pattern. The frequency of night shifts will vary for each Establishment and can be discussed at interview. For an example of the shift times that you could be working please visit our website Responsibilities, activities and duties are likely to include: • gate/portal duties: ensure the secure entry and exit of staff, visitors, vehicles; carry out searches of staff, prisoners, visitors, contractors and vehicles; issue and collect staff keys/radios • control room: operate the establishment radio system and monitor CCTV ensuring all suspicious activities are reported • visits: book visits; identify and process visitors on their arrival, escort them if required • censors/correspondence: monitor/log mail and report any illicit or contraband items, maintaining the preservation of evidence • night duties: ensure cell doors are locked/secure and all prisoners are safely accounted for • reception: assist in supporting appropriate tasks in reception; photograph prisoners; collate documentation for the property process; search/x-ray incoming prisoner property and parcels; receive items for prisoners and check all seals are intact on property storage • prisoner supervision: supervise prisoners as required; undertake prisoner clothing/property exchange and assist officers with free flow movement • food delivery: food trolley delivery and collection, which may involve the use of an electric tug vehicle • driving duties: transport prisoners and their escort to their destination in the cellular vehicle; collect mail from local sorting office • phone calls: monitor the Personal Identification Number (PIN) system, maintaining the log of PIN Phone requests from prisoners; complete all relevant paperwork keeping an audit trail of conversations; check that legal numbers are registered solicitors • procedures and protocol: understand and conform to national and local policies, responding appropriately to invoke emergency procedures and the actions required in relation to incidents CTC (Counter Terrorist Check) If your application is successful, you will need to undergo and clear pre-employment checks. This will include His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service Enhanced Level 2 vetting, and due to the security status of the establishment Counter-Terrorism Check (CTC vetting) is also required. Proof that you have been a resident in the UK for the last 3 years is needed to complete the CTC vetting process. The residency requirements refer to the period immediately before an application is made, and not any other three-year period, or any other accumulation of time spent in the UK. If you have been out of the country for a significant period of time (usually up to one year) and maintained your UK residency you may still be considered for vetting clearance. For example: • spent a significant period of time overseas without returning to the UK, but intend to return in the future • taken a gap year before or following university • travelled for a year • spent time overseas visiting family This is not an exhaustive list. Candidates must be able to provide correct and up to date documentation when requested during the application process. Driving Licence - **PLEASE NOTE** Driving duties are an essential part of the Operational Support Grade role at HMP Woodhill and therefore candidates are required to hold a full, valid UK driving licence. At the interview we will assess you against the following Success Profile behaviours - Communicating and Influencing Managing a Quality Service For more information please visit our website The interview will be of a blended nature consisting of behaviours and experience The interview is the ideal opportunity to tell us more about yourself, your work history or personal experiences, so we can get to know you better and assess how you will be suited to prison work. The job holder must be able to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in English or (when specified in Wales) Welsh. For more information please visit our website: www.prisonsupportroles.co.uk Job offers: ‘merit’ vacancy This is a ‘merit’ job vacancy. If you are successful at the interview you will be added to a merit list based on your score. When all applicants have completed the assessment, the prison will make job offers to those 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. Allowance Details In addition you will receive 20% unsocial working allowance. This has been included in the salary figures quoted. Closing Date: 12th November 2026 Interview stage assessments There is 1 interview stage for this vacancy. Behaviours Communicating and Influencing Managing a Quality Service Making Effective Decisions Caring Strengths will be assessed at sift stage and at interview but these are not shared in advance. The assessment criteria for the sift and interview stages are included in your preparation information and the ‘How to apply’ section of the Prison and Probation Jobs website (opens in new window)
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Personal Assistant for a young person 21 hrs p/w in Chatham £15.50 p/h - Driver essential
UKCIL - Chatham
£15.50 to £15.50 an hour
On-sitePermanentPart time
Personal Assistant for a young person 21 hrs p/w in Chatham £15.50 p/h - Driver essential Apply at UKCIL.com. Reference: b39de3c3 A young gentleman is looking for a male personal assistant, to support him to live an independent life on a day-to-day basis. As a personal assistant you will be required to provide support in a range of areas including but not limited to: Support with socialising and accessing The Lodge day centre 3 times per week on Monday, Wednesday and Friday between 9am-2pm and 6 hours to be worked flexibly on the weekends at client's home. Able to plan routes and be a confident diver with access to car. Provide reassurance and prompts around daily routine, getting dressed, and managing safety around the house. To encourage going out and reduce isolation to be able to accompany outings up to 3 times per week. Looking for someone who can support with struggles to meet new people, has understanding of Autism and able to support someone who is non-verbal. To be open to get to know me, to be understanding, patient and flexible. Reliable and punctual. Experience of working as a Personal assistant is not necessary but keen learner would be an advantage. If you are friendly, enthusiastic, motivating, and caring and want to support someone to remain independent, this job is for you! This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (cost covered by employer) and references. This employer has claimed an exception under the Equality Act 2010. Shift Pattern: Hours are as above and between Mon, Wed, Fri and flexible on the weekends. Times to be agreed with employer. Self-Employed applicants welcome. For more information and to request an application pack please contact support@ukcil.com or call 03330508010 . Please note that this advert has been placed on behalf of one of our clients. Should your application be successful and you are offered the position, you will be directly employed by the customer and not by Medway Council. The client can only accept applications if you have the right to work in the UK. Please do not apply if you require sponsorships or visa. Key Responsibilities Services Social + Leisure activities Support to remain independent Self Employed Training Understanding challenging behaviour Autism / Aspergers Transportation Full UK driving license Own personal car Please apply by clicking above or at ukcil.com
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