HM Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS)
Prison Support - HMP Bullingdon
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Prison Support - HMP Bullingdon
Prison Support Role
Location
HMP Bullingdon
Salary
£29,432
Employer
His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service
About the Role
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As an Operational Support Grade, your role involves contributing to the day-to-day running of a bustling prison. Your duties span:
- Security & Gate Operations: Conducting searches and managing entrance-exit procedures
- Logistics & Supplies: Coordinating deliveries and managing stock
- Visitor Supervision: Overseeing visits and ensuring smooth operations
- Communication & Monitoring: Managing phone calls and CCTV surveillance
Your responsibilities blend physical and desk-based tasks, including:
- Escorting individuals across prison grounds via vehicles
- Performing physical activities (e.g., lifting, carrying, walking to transfer guests)
Travel Considerations
This role may require travel to rural-prison locations with limited public transport options.
- A valid UK driving licence with the D1 vehicle category is strongly preferred (legal under the Road Traffic Act). This allows you to drive vehicles featuring:
- Up to 16 passenger seats
- A maximum length of 8 metres
- A trailer up to 750kg
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While personal transport is advantageous, it is not mandatory unless specified for the specific post. Shift times are fixed, and reliable transportation (own or mediated) is your responsibility.
Requirements
No formal qualifications are needed, but the role demands:
- Adaptability: Thriving in fast-paced, dynamic environments.
- Communications Skills: Clear and confident interactions with staff, visitors, and guests.
- Resilience: Staying calm under pressure in demanding situations.
- Judgement & Teamwork: Exhibiting common sense, diligence, and a collaborative mindset.
- Physical Capability: Willingness and ability to carry out physical tasks (e.g., lifting, escorting, walking long distances).
Work Patterns
As an OSG, expect:
- Shift-based work including some weekend and night shifts
- Varied timetables to ensure smooth prison operations around the clock.
What You Bring
This role can lead to a rewarding career—help ensure a prison runs safely and smoothly, all whilst contributing to public protection. Your contact with prisoners is minimal, though occasional interactions may be required depending on the facility.
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The OSG experience offers deep insight into prison operations, and may open doors to further career progression, including:
- Entry into other prison roles
- Opportunity to apply for the OSG to Prison Officer conversion scheme.
What We Offer You
A stable and purposeful working relationship with:
- Comprehensive training aligned with the role.
- ** Entwicklungskonsequenzen (UK):** progression and development opportunities.
Remuneration Benefits:
- 25 days annual leave on appointment, increasing to 30 days after 10 years.
- 9 days paid statutory holidays (bank, public, and privilege leaves).
- A paid Level 2 apprenticeship in customer service.
- Access to Civil Service Penion, along with:
- Season ticket loans
- Retail discounts
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- A Cycle to Work Scheme.
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