HM Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS)
Prison Support - HMP Bullingdon
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Prison Support - HMP Bullingdon
Prison Support Role
HMP Bullingdon £29,432 (permanently based, tax-free)
About the Role
An extraordinary job. Done by someone like you.
As an Operational Support Grade (OSG), you’ll play a key part in supporting the day-to-day running of a busy prison. Your responsibilities will include:
- Managing security and searches at the gate
- Monitoring deliveries, visitors, phone calls, and CCTV
- Escorting prisoners in physical tasks, including lifting, carrying and walking to/from escort vehicles across prison grounds
- Performing a mix of physical and desk-based duties
Location & Travel
HMP Bullingdon is situated in a rural location with limited public transport options.
- A driving licence and own transport are beneficial (though not essential unless specified*).
- Shift work (including weekends and nights) is standard.
- Shift times are fixed—importantly, you must self-arrange transport to get to and from work on time.
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Key Licence Requirement
Mandatory: You must hold a full, valid UK driving licence, including the D1 vehicle category for:
- Vehicles with no more than 16 passenger seats
- A maximum length of 8 metres
- Trailers up to 750kg
Someone Like You
No formal qualifications are required for this role. Key personal traits needed:
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to stay calm under pressure
- Common sense and good judgement
- The capacity to work effectively as part of a team
This unique opportunity to support public safety and rehabilitation could lead to a fulfilling career.
Daily Impact & Development
- Your role will not include direct formal contact with prisoners (although occasional interaction may occur depending on the prison setting).
- You’ll gain vital knowledge about how a prison operates, opening doors to further opportunities within the prison service, including:
- The OSG to Prison Officer conversion scheme
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What We Offer
As part of His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service, we provide:
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Extensive training and career progression
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Generous benefits:
- Annual leave:
- 25 days on appointment, increasing to 30 days after 10 years’ service (pro-rata adjustment).
- 9 days of non-guaranteed working days (public, privilege holidays, and bank holidays).
- Paid Level 2 apprenticeship in customer service.
- Annual leave:
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Access to:
- The Civil Service pension scheme
- Season ticket loans
- Retail discounts
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
If this sounds like you, apply now for an extraordinary, renowned career in protecting the public through operational support.
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