Personal stories
Michael has been with the Prison Service for 21 years, beginning as an operational support grade (OSG) at HMP Rochester. He progressed through various roles, including prison officer, supervising officer, and custodial manager, before moving to HMPPS headquarters as an account manager for the Prison Performance Support Programme. Michael now helps drive improvements across some of the most challenging prison sites.
In line with this year’s Black History Month theme of ‘reclaiming narratives’, we’re highlighting personal stories and career journeys to illustrate the varied experiences of Probation Service colleagues. We spoke to Victoria, a Community Payback supervisor, about what this year’s …
Since joining the Probation Service as a community payback (CP) supervisor 25 years ago, Ali Searle has never looked back. She tells us what she’s learnt along the way, why she’s still so passionate about working in CP now, and …
The programme facilitator role involves working with groups of offenders who are completing mandatory courses as part of their probation conditions. We spoke with two programme facilitators, Simone and Craig who bring different experiences of the role. Simone joined the …
When thinking about roles in the Prison Service, a Business Administrator is probably not the first that comes to mind. Meet Eleanor, a Business Admin who started the role when she was 18 years old. Currently at HMP/YOI Isis, she …
Nicola's return to the Probation Service The Probation Service is encouraging qualified probation officers who have left the Service to consider returning and to check out the flexible working and great benefits on offer to those working in these important roles. …
From crafting mosaics to creating better futures Being in the Civil Service for 15 years, Myra didn’t quite start her journey like most do. It was her love for mosaics which created her destiny in the Prison Service. Why did …
Growing up as an ethnic minority from a deprived neighbourhood, Leroy didn’t see a place for himself in today’s society. That was until he joined the Prison Service. As a prison officer, Leroy feels he now has a purpose - …
Throughout October we will be covering Black History Month, sharing stories from those inside the HM Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS). We spoke to HMP Whitemoor’s Kenneth 'Ken' Tangie about his career journey with HMPPS. Ken taught French and English …
Having started out as a chef in the Army, Darren has carved out a career for himself in prison catering. Now a catering manager at HMP Lewes, he tells us what it’s like working in a prison kitchen and what …
