...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...
...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....
...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...
...kept in locked cabinets and checked in and out every day. What it’s like working in a prison kitchen Safety and security in a prison kitchen are taken very seriously...
Working in the Probation Service can open up a lot of interesting opportunities. We talk to Shauna who joined us as a case administrator and now works in one of...
...as a prison officer at HMP Cookham Wood women’s prison (now a Male Young Offenders Institution). At the time, only female prison officers could work in women’s prisons. I remember...
...Grendon and shares his insight into his role. Visit our website to find out more about working in prison catering. Not your average catering job I don’t think many people...
...(PE) instructor. I’ve now progressed to be a custodial manager and I’m in charge of six PE instructors. I think working in the gym is one of the best jobs...
...often for many weeks. So, first and foremost, you’ve got to be a people person. If you can relate to the people in your group, in the main they’ll respond...