...to be in the office as it allows for a better work-life balance. However, others have preferred to work in this way. My line manager’s been understanding about this though...
...me. I needed to learn about other departments in the establishment and to understand how their roles played a part within a resident’s sentence and how all departments work together...
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...
...we receive on vetting. How long does vetting take? Due to the extensive nature of security and pre-employment checks we need to make for someone to become a prison officer,...
...might face as a prison officer. You must use your judgement to decide on the most and least effective actions to take from a range of possible actions. This tests...
...staff to use. This means I’m able to do my daily prayers whilst at work. Arrangements are also made every year to observe the month of Ramadan, including providing food...
...rewarding and there are avenues for you to explore and progress if you want to. All you need to join is to have good discipline, good communication skills and...
...but they need to be willing to change themselves. We help them to see what’s needed to change in their behaviour and hopefully once they’ve come to live here, get...
...trusting relationship for people to discuss sensitive issues. We are, however, able to do this by continuous communication including sending text messages to remind them of appointments. Meeting all kinds...
...I’d been caught in a negative cycle, but I broke that cycle and set new goals for myself. I was encouraged to study, to volunteer and to seize opportunities to...