...is a 12-week programme that equips new officers with the skills and knowledge needed to begin their careers working in the prison service and rehabilitate offenders. Currently, it starts with...
...particularly focus on teaching new staff how to encourage positive behaviour in challenging men. My advice to new recruits or those interested in becoming a prison officer is to remember...
...coming into custody. They received their full induction like anyone else would, without delay. Successfully inducting a new prisoner, which can be very stressful even when speaking the same language...
...running key worker sessions by March 2019. If you’re interested in the role of a key worker in prison, join the prison service, and make a difference to people’s lives....
...which involved her helping offenders with debt management, accommodation and personal issues. Alison is now an Administrative Officer and Unpaid Work Supervisor at the Probation Service’s city centre office in...
...in 2021, anyone successfully applying to become a prison officer in England will work towards a level 3 Custody and Detention Professional Apprenticeship qualification as they train. On-the-job training –...
...their risk, getting involved in some of the activities, learning new skills and successfully moving on and making those steps to change is really worthwhile, and I think that's why...
...which created her destiny in the Prison Service. Why did you join the Prison Service? I didn't join the Prison Service through a job ad. I was out in the...
...and the situations our individuals are in can change in an instance. We also partner with other agencies and networks to help support and provide risk management assistance. What’s your...
...an apprentice. Why were you interested in the Custody and Detention apprenticeship? I had previously worked in prison as an operational support grade (OSG) but had just been accepted onto...