...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...
...which tests your ability to do the sort of simple mathematical calculations you often have to complete when at work in a prison. This part will take you up to...
...huge difference to prison officers’ ability to maintain order and control. I was glad for this opportunity to feedback my thoughts on changes and investments within the prison because I...
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...
...offenders who come into our care. In my experience, being able to speak multiple languages and be sensitive to other people’s cultures has proved to be invaluable working in a...
...service for over 23 years, she shares her insight and experience into working in an Approved Premises. Introducing the prison leaver to the Approved Premises Offenders are usually sent to...
...joined the Prison Service in 2018 there was a part of me that started to question how open I was actually going to be in the prison. From the outside...
...lives Prior to their release from custody, I liaise with a range of agencies to ensure an individual has the necessary resources in place to support them to return to...
Neurodivergent individuals often struggle in unfamiliar environments, this is because their brain processes, functions and interprets information differently from a ‘neurotypical’ brain. So, the court setting, and the fact that...
...how you maintained safety and professionalism in those interactions? Maintaining safety and professionalism in interactions with prisoners is crucial. Most prisoners are ordinary people who have made some poor decisions,...