Prison Custody Officer - Addiewell, United Kingdom - Sodexo

Sodexo

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Addiewell, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Description

Job Introduction

Sodexo are responsible for 5 prison sites across the UK and we regularly run campaigns recruiting dedicated Prison Custody Officers to join our growing teams.

These roles will be based in HMP Addiewell, West Lothian in Scotland.

Great Prison Custody Officers (PCOs) are the backbone to our business and play an important part in the smooth operation of our prison.

Every PCO will play a key part in our resident's lives be it on their rehabilitation journey or providing an ear to listen to them and offer support during their time in prison, as well as creating a positive and safe environment.

Background and experience are not important, it's the kind of person you are that matters. We can teach you the rest

Are you a dedicated person who is looking for a rewarding career?
Are you reliable and quick to notice things?
Do you treat people fairly and with respect?
If you experience a challenging situation, are you able to move forward and start again fresh?

These are all things that we look for and make the difference between a good and great PCO.

Main Responsibilities

You'll need to deal with the more challenging aspects of prison life such as abusive and violent behaviour - full training is given prior to starting to support with these situations.

A willingness to understand trauma and its impact on behaviour is also important.

You'll be working with all sorts of residents including those on long sentences, short sentences, those convicted of serious crime and vulnerable individuals.

You will be liaising with all departments to help support our culture of decency and rehabilitation.

Why become a PCO?

There are many reasons this role could be the role for you, no two days are the same, the role is varied and offers a range of duties.

Watching someone leave the facilities, equipped and ready to thrive and enjoy life again is rewarding and to know you have played a key part in their journey is special, even small improvements to someone's life makes a difference.

What we need from you
Our great PCOs come to us with all kinds of work and life experience. Some have worked in retail, healthcare, call centers and as taxi drivers. Others are ex-military, police and security services personnel. The work you've done before doesn't matter.

What matters is that you're 'made of the right stuff' - the rest you will learn during our intensive 9 week training course and then on the job with the support of experienced colleagues.

As part of this role you will need to have a good level of English and Maths. Report writing and numbers checks are part of parcel of the role.

About The Company

In the UK and Ireland, Sodexo employs around 30,000 people, and partners with clients in many sectors across business and industry; schools and universities; sports and leisure; energy and resources; government and agencies; healthcare; justice and defence.

Sodexo's connected; people-centric approach brings together a diverse range of expertise.

The breadth of services it offers ranges from food and hospitality; cleaning; reception; concierge (Circles); security; property management and technical services through to data driven workplace strategy and design (Wx); employee engagement and recognition services (Sodexo Engage) and personal home services through Prestige Nursing + Care and the Good Care Group.

We're a Disability Confident Leader employer. We're committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations.

Sodexo and our clients are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults within a regulated activity.

Certain roles will require applicants to undergo screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and/ or Disclosure Scotland.

Package Description
Starting salary £26,595.25 per annum for the first year, rising to £27,659 per annum after 1 years' service.

Further increases to £28,722 per annum after 2 years' service, £30,272 per annum after 3 years' service and £31,845 per annum after 4 years' service.

Additional benefits you can look forward to:

All meals provided whilst on-site
Free parking
Free onsite gym and subsidised gym memberships
28 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)
BUPA Healthcare
Employee Assistance Programme access to 24/7, 365 days support on a range of topics work, relationships, legal, financial to name but a few
Contributory Pension Scheme
Cycle to Work Scheme
Perks at work employee discounts across hundreds of high street shops for fashion, holidays, electronics, gaming supplies, cinema tickets and much more