HM Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS)
Prison Officer - HMP Swaleside
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Prison Officer - HMP Swaleside
Prison Officer Opportunities at HMP Swaleside
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About the Role & Organisation
Prison officer opportunities at HMP Swaleside Salary: £37,246 - £41,503 per annum
Prison officers protect the public and deliver meaningful win-win support for people’s lives by working compassionately in prison settings.
This is not a typical job – no two days or scenarios will ever be the same. If you bring the maturity, judgement, emotional intelligence and adaptability we look for, this role offers the opportunity to build a groundbreaking career with HMV’s Prison and Probation Service.
Our Vision for a Better Tomorrow
People working in the Prison Service come from rituals, traditions and lifestyles far more varied than the offenders they support. All HCs were drawn to this demanding profession for their empathy, principled strength and great communication skills.
What’s certain? Respect for yourself and others. A true understanding of what it takes to keep offenders safe – in our prisons and beyond. An unwavering belief in early support and intervention as the most powerful ways of protecting communities.
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At HMP Swaleside:
- You’ll build constructive, productive working relationships with some of society’s most troubled individuals — seeing them when they’re at their most vulnerable
- Teamwork is the foundation of keeping prisons safe. This requires total commitment to peered support and an attitude of "We’re all here for each other"
By law, this is a revolving shifts and weekend work environment.
An Extraordinary Role
Gender doesn’t define this unique career. Every hour at work could present a dramatically different set of challenges. In sync with your strengths, you’ll move effortlessly between roles that include:
- Confidence-building (mediation, conflict resolution)
- Counselling on challenges like addictions or mental health
- Care and rehabilitation support
- Welfare facilitation for services like education, permanent housing or work
Behind all these functions sits the core mission: to keep society and staff safe — and to disrupt harmful cyclical patterns by making prisoners’ own turnaround possible.
Benefits & Perks: More Than Just a Job
Alongside a solid training pipeline and the reputation of a Ministry of Justice carrier, you’ll get:
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✅ Progression and specialisation pathways ✅ High starting salary (£37,246–£41,503 scale) and progressive paths over time ✅ 33 days annual leave in total (25 paid plus extra sick/holiday allowance) ✅ Premium support with childcare vouchers and Season Ticket Loans ✅ Purchasing power for retailers like Army & RAF Family Shop, Morrisons and many more ✅ Employee Assistance Programme covering well-being needs and mental health support ✅ Cycle to Work Scheme to embrace a healthy commute if you choose
Above all, many found a deeply rewarding emotional payment in the role: the quiet satisfaction of having redirected someone’s desperate circumstance, and being trusted with the opportunity to deliver real change.
How to Join Us
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Join us. Make history in crime prevention. Be part of shaping Britain’s next generation.
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