...a critical role in public protection. Currently my week involves arranging video links and telephone conferences from home, and three days out in the car doing doorstep visits. Confidentiality must...
...with and against in the prison which is great, some common ground. Even the governors play, it’s amazing. If you’re interested in starting your career in the Prison Service, an...
...his role and what he likes about it. “I worked in industrial sized kitchens in hospitals, army barracks and schools for many years so I’m used to cooking on a...
...support within the Probation Service in varied settings such as courts, prisons and dedicated probation centres. We currently have vacancies for case administrators in a number of areas apply now....
...read the CP supervisor ad, I thought the work sounded interesting. I was used to dealing with people from all walks of life – including some exhibiting difficult behaviours –...
This blog provides potential applicants to the prison service with real-life stories from prison staff, and useful information on the recruitment process. We’re incredibly pleased that within the first few...
...a lot of different things with a wide variety. We're a small team within the Service Centre. We do housing training, employment and education, so that's updating our database with...
...successful in the future. 4. Build Confidence Confidence is crucial, especially when you're shadowing other probation officers and need to show that you can interact with people effectively. You...
...fitness (stamina) and interpersonal skills needed for this role through a series of tests. The RAD includes a basic medical test, including an eyesight test, with and without glasses (so...
...involves every department within the prison. Some examples of my main responsibilities are: understanding the wealth of information available knowing how to deploy staff effectively conducting Focus Groups with the...