HM Prison and Probation Service
Prison Officer (Hiring Immediately)
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Prison Officer (Hiring Immediately)
Prison Officer Opportunities
HMP Berwyn – Welsh Speaker Role
Salary: £33,765 - £38,003
This is a Welsh Speaker Role
Prison officers protect the public and help to make a positive impact on people’s 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. No two days or situations are ever the same. You’ll have opportunities to grow and develop into a skilled professional.
About the Role
Someone Like You
There’s no typical prison officer here. Our team comes from diverse backgrounds, just like the offenders they support. Performance and experience in domains such as parenting, teaching, retail, armed forces, or social work have prepared you well for this role.
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You’ll channel your empathy, self-confidence, and communication skills to build constructive, positive, and professional relationships with offenders who are often at their lowest point.
Collaboration is key—you must commit to supporting your colleagues while ensuring the safety of prisoners, staff, and the broader prison environment.
Availability required: You will be expected to work various shifts and weekends.
Why This Job is Extraordinary
You’ll have the rare opportunity to switch between diverse roles from one moment to the next:
- Peacekeeper – maintaining order
- Counsellor – offering support
- Teacher – guiding inmates through educational programmes
- Mentor – helping offenders reintegrate into society
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The work has a deep, positive impact on individuals and the public spectrum, offering rewards few careers can match.
What You’ll Gain with the Prison and Probation Service
✅ Excellent training, mentoring, and career progression opportunities in specialised areas. ✅ Competitive salary with additional benefits:
- 25 days’ annual leave
- Childcare vouchers
- Season ticket loans
- Staff and partner discounts
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to Work scheme ✅ Great sense of accomplishment – contributing to real societal change.
How to Apply
If the values and opportunities outlined here match your profile, apply today and take the first step toward an extraordinary career.
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