counsellor or a teacher

Working in women's prisons: HMP Styal is part of the Women's Prison Group. Working with women in custody has some specific challenges that you may not encounter in a male prison. Women in custody have often had extremely difficult backgrounds. The majority of women in prison have experienced emotional, physical, or sexual abuse. This can lead to a lack of trust in staff. An extraordinary job. Done by someone like you. Prison officers protect the public and help make an impact on prisoners' lives. If you have the integrity, skills and strength of character we're looking for, this fast-paced role could be the start of a successful career. Someone like you: There's no such thing as a typical prison officer. Our officers come from different walks of life, just like the offenders they work with. Whether you're a parent, a teacher, have worked in retail, the armed forces, or just feel like you're a natural people person, you'll have the empathy, self-confidence, great communication skills and resilience we want. No matter the challenge, you'll take the time to build constructive, positive and professional relationships with prisoners who could be at the lowest point in their lives. Teamwork plays a vital role in this environment, so you'll need to be fully committed to supporting your colleagues and understand the importance of acting as one team to keep the prison, and everyone who works here safe. You will be required to work various shifts and some weekends. An extraordinary job: In this unique career, you'll have the opportunity to carry out many different roles in any one day. One minute you're a peacekeeper, the next you're a counsellor or a teacher. You'll work directly with prisoners in a unique environment, helping to protect the public and make a positive impact.

Eligibility To become a prison officer, you will need to: · Be at least 18 years old at the point you commence employment · Meet the Civil Service Nationality requirements (see nationality requirements section below) · As this is a physically active job, you will need to pass a medical and fitness assessment as part of the application process · Meet the required eyesight standard in both eyes (both with and without corrective lenses) · For safety reasons, everyone training to be a prison officer needs a suitable standard of hearing (without the use of hearing aids) · Whilst tattoos are permitted, including those that are visible, they must not be deemed as offensive, discriminatory, violent or intimidating in any way. Facial tattoos are generally not acceptable, except where this is for cultural, religious, or medical reasons. Essential skills: You don't need qualifications to become a prison officer. Personal qualities are more important. You need to show: . Communication and influencing skills . Commitment to quality . Effective decision-making . Care and understanding

20607 £34,928 to £39,334 a year Pay The initial training is 37 hours a week. After training, you can choose to work 37, 39 or 41 hours a week. Your annual salary will reflect your weekly hours.

• 37 hours a week = £34,928 a year 39 hours a week = £36,816 a year 41 hours a week = £39,334 a year Benefits: . 25 days' annual holiday (rising to 30 days after 10 years' service) . Paid time off for public holidays and 1 extra privilege day . Civil Service pension with employer contributions of 28.97% . Cycle to work scheme, travel loans and other benefits