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Michael's Journey: From OSG to Account Manager in the Prison Service (Part two)

A photo of Michael with the quote "We want people who want to contribute to making society safer and being an OSG is a good starting point."

Michael's Journey: From OSG to Account Manager in the Prison Service (Part two)

In this continuation of Michael's story, we delve deeper into his 21-year journey with the Prison Service, which began at HMP Rochester as an operational support grade (OSG). Rising through roles like prison officer and custodial manager, he now works to improve performance at some of the most challenging prison sites.

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Cythnia's work in approved premises over Christmas and the New Year

Posted by: Ministry of Justice, Posted on: 12 January 2024 - Categories: Probation

As we're hiring for approved premises workers, we caught up with Cynthia who has been busy working in an approved premises in the Southwest region over the Christmas and New Year period. She reflects on the unique challenges and rewards …

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Kim's work in approved premises over the festive period

Posted by: Ministry of Justice, Posted on: 22 December 2023 - Categories: Probation

We find out what it is like to work in approved premises over the festive period, and the rewarding nature of the work. We spoke to Kim, a business manager for approved premises in the South West region. With over …

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Nicola's return to the probation service

Posted by: Ministry of Justice, Posted on: 8 December 2023 - Categories: Personal stories, Probation

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. …

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From crafting mosaics to creating better futures

Posted by: Ministry of Justice, Posted on: 27 October 2023 - Categories: Black History Month, Career progression, Culture, Personal stories
Picture of Maira with quote "Working for the Prison Service felt like destiny."

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 …

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Making an impact: Working as a probation services officer

Posted by: Ministry of Justice, Posted on: 23 October 2023 - Categories: Probation
Picture of probation services officer, Jim, with his colleague. Quote "The ad said you want people from all sorts of backgrounds, jobs, education, and ages. I thought that’s great, but let’s see if you mean it. And here I am."

Every day, HM Prison and Probation staff deliver brilliant work that helps keep our communities safe. We asked probation services officer, Jim, to tell us about his extraordinary work with offenders to support them, help reduce reoffending and protect the …

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A prison officer with a purpose

Posted by: Ministry of Justice, Posted on: 17 October 2023 - Categories: Black History Month, Culture, Personal stories, Prison officer
Picture of prison officer, Leroy, with quote "I want to help prisoners stop reoffending so someone else doesn't go through what I 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 - …

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Ken's career journey

Posted by: Ministry of Justice, Posted on: 9 October 2023 - Categories: Black History Month, Career progression, Culture, Personal stories
Picture of Ken with text: Ken used his teaching skills to work with prisoners and break the cycle of crime.

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 …

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Spotlight: the prison officer online assessment centre

Posted by: Ministry of Justice, Posted on: 1 September 2023 - Categories: Prison officer
Male prison officers sitting in classroom at training

Applying to be a prison officer? Read this handy guide to our online assessment centre process so you know what to expect. The online assessment centre (OAC) is a key stage of the application process to be a prison officer. …

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Why working in prison catering is a great career choice

Posted by: Ministry of Justice, Posted on: 18 August 2023 - Categories: Career progression, Personal stories, Prison catering

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 …

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Cooking in Scrubs - A spotlight on working as a prison caterer

Posted by: Ministry of Justice, Posted on: 28 June 2023 - Categories: Personal stories, Prison catering

Working in an industrial-sized kitchen and catering for 1,300 people with a range of dietary requirements, Fiona says her role as a caterer at HMP Wormwood Scrubs is “extraordinary and never dull.”  What did you do before you became a …

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