Operational Support Grade - HMP Channings Wood Night (Prison Support Role)

Job DescriptionnPrison Support RolennnHMP Channings Wood Nightsnnn27,840nnnnnnHis Majestys Prison and Probation Service.nnnAn extraordinary job. Done by someone like you.nnnnnnAs an Operational Support Grade, you will play a key part in supporting the day-to-day running of a busy prison You will be part of a supportive team doing all sorts of things from security and searches at the gate, to managing deliveries, supervising visitors, and monitoring phone calls and CCTV. Its a varied and active job involving tasks which combine some desk duties with more physical tasks such as lifting, carrying and walking to accompany vehicles across the prison grounds .nnnnnnSomeone like younnnnnnYou dont need any qualifications to do this job, but if you are a good communicator and can keep calm under pressure, this fast-paced role could be the start of a successful career for you.nnnnnnHelping to keep a prison running smoothly and safely you will have good judgement and common sense, and, above all, be a great team player.nnnnnnAs an OSG, you willwork a variety ofshifts, including weekend and night shifts, to keep things running.nnnnnnnnnAn extraordinary jobnnnnnnnIn this unique career, youll have the opportunity to protect the public and make an impact on lives by supporting the important work happening daily in our prisons.nnnnnnUnlike our prison officers, your contact with prisoners is limited, although depending on the particular prison you may interact with prisoners occasionally.nnnnnnThe OSG role will give you significant knowledge and experience of how a prison operates. It can provide opportunities to move into other prison jobs, including opportunities to apply for the OSG to Prison Officer conversion scheme.nnnnnnnnnWhat you can expect from us:Youll be given great training and opportunities for progression and development.nnnIn addition to your base pay, you will receive:nnnnnannual leave is 25 days on appointment and will increase to 30 days after 10 years service (calculated on a pro-rata basis)nnnnnnn9 days bank, public and privilege holidaysnnnnnnnaccess to a paid Level 2 apprenticeship in customer servicennnnnnnaccess to the generous Civil Service pension scheme season ticket loans, retail discounts, an Employee Assistance Programme and a Cycle to Work schemennnnnnnnIf this sounds like you, apply now.nn

Created: 2025-07-02