16409-operational Support Grade - Hmp Foston Hall (prison Support Role)

Ministry of Justice UK

Derby, United Kingdom
Base: £29,432; benefits: 25 days annual leave incr...
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Physical tasks including lifting and carrying
Long periods of standing and walking
Periods of lone working
** The Ministry of Justice UK is seeking Operational Support Grade staff for HMP Foston Hall in Derby, a role that involves various physical tasks to support prison operations. This position requires a valid driving license and offers a salary of £29,432, with opportunities for both full-time and flexible working hours. **

Job Summary

  • As part of our prison support team, your work will be varied and help to keep the prison moving.
  • You will have full training and a supportive team by your side.
  • 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.

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** The Ministry of Justice UK is seeking Operational Support Grade staff for HMP Foston Hall in Derby, a role that involves various physical tasks to support prison operations. This position requires a valid driving license and offers a salary of £29,432, with opportunities for both full-time and flexible working hours. **

Salary

Base: £29,432; Benefits: 25 days annual leave increasing to 30 after 10 years, 9 days bank/public/privilege holidays, apprenticeship, pension, season ticket loans, retail discounts, Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work scheme

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • physical tasks including lifting and carrying
  • long periods of standing and walking
  • periods of lone working
  • driving duties are essential
  • full, valid Driving Licence required
  • secure entry and exit of staff, visitors, vehicles
  • carrying out searches of staff, prisoners, visitors and vehicles
  • monitoring CCTV and reporting suspicious activities
  • monitoring and logging mail
  • ensuring cell doors are locked and prisoners accounted for
  • photographing prisoners and processing property
  • supervising prisoners and escorting them
  • delivering and collecting food trollies
  • transporting prisoners and escorts
  • collecting mail from sorting office
  • monitoring PIN phone system and maintaining logs
  • conforming to national and local policies
  • responding appropriately to incidents and emergencies

Nice-to-have

  • good judgement and common sense
  • responsibility and teamwork
  • understanding of Civil Service values

Key Requirements

  • Full, valid Driving Licence required
  • Must be able to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in English or Welsh

Work Rights

Not specified

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