Kim's work in approved premises over the festive period

...of the biggest challenges when working over Christmas and New Year's. Some prefer to spend time on their own and it's that balance of trying to not push it in...
...of the biggest challenges when working over Christmas and New Year's. Some prefer to spend time on their own and it's that balance of trying to not push it in...
...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...
Harvey Clarke, a probation officer based in Coventry, spoke to us about his experience on the probation officer trainee programme (PQiP), the best bits of his role and what it’s...
...of HMP Woodhill’s governors and is now Head of Offender Management Unit (OMU) at HMP Whitemoor. Career reflections Ken says: "During the last few years of university, I was an...
Being a prison officer involves a great deal of skill, specialist training and professionalism. We want to make sure the expertise you gain during your training is formally recognised, so...
...number of areas and one of the apprenticeships launched in the last year was the Custody and Detention Level 3 apprenticeship. We talked to Officer Dyble about her experience as...
...and greets. So when anyone new comes in, it’s part of my role to see that they’re settled and have contact with their family. I cover funerals, deliver good news...
...and empathy is essential in this line of work. As an OSG, most of your work won’t involve direct contact with prisoners. There will be small amounts of it and...
...a prison caterer? I wanted a change of scene but to carry on working with prisoners, as I really enjoy it. All of life is here! How does a prison...
...“this could be a cool place to work at.” What’s your favourite part of the role? My favourite thing is searching of staff and contractors. You get to meet people...