Prison Custody Officer

Were recruiting for Prison Custody Officers (PCO) to earn £36,540 per annum.

PCO benefits:

• We have a virtual GP on hand for you and members of your household. So you can get expert advice by video or phone without having to leave your home. We offer financial wellbeing assistance through our Salary Finance scheme. For example, you could access 50% of your earned pay before payday for a small fee. Salary Finance also offers competitive loans.
• When you join us, well give you a link to our flexible lifestyle benefits platform, Choices. You might choose to purchase up to five extra days holiday each year. You might buy critical illness insurance, seek dental treatment or buy technology products at an affordable cost. There are many choices!
• We give you access to high street discounts from thousands of well-known retailers, gyms and more through our MiDeals platform. And we have a cycle-to-work scheme. Life cover of up to four times your salary is available. We also offer enhanced pension contributions, a save-as-you-earn scheme, and a Mitie Matching Share Plan (you could even be awarded free shares in Mitie).
• We award our employees as recognition for their hard work. There are cash prizes up for grabs each month and at the end of the year theres a chance to scoop a top prize of £10,000!

Training is included to prepare you for this role

PCO pay:

£36,540 per annum

PCO Responsibilities:

As a PCO, you will play a crucial role in maintaining the safety, security, and well-being of prisoners

• Ensuring high standards of prisoner care and supporting their rehabilitation.
• Conducting security checks and search procedures on prisoners, staff, and visitors.
• Promote safer custody and violence reduction.
• Assisting prisoners in preparing for release by maintaining professional relationships with health and probation services and other professionals.
• Maintaining high standards of security and safety while promoting a positive, restorative and rehabilitative environment.
• Providing support and care for prisoners' physical and mental health needs.
• Using a trauma-informed approach to support prisoners' recovery and rehabilitation.
• Supervising prisoners' activities and work assignments to prevent disturbances and maintain order.
• Communicating effectively with prisoners, adapting language and style to ensure understanding.

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