Prison Custody Officer - Liverpool, United Kingdom - Sodexo

Sodexo

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Liverpool, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Job Introduction
SECURE THE PRESENT, SHAPE THE FUTURE - Transform Lives as a Prison Custody Officer
As a Prison Custody Officer, you'll stand at the forefront of ensuring safety and order within our facilities.

This isn't merely a job; it's an opportunity to become an integral part of a team devoted to rehabilitation, security, and community welfare.

Working as a Prison Custody Officer demands resilience, patience, and a strong sense of duty. It's not a role for the faint-hearted.

You'll encounter individuals from diverse backgrounds, many of whom are facing significant challenges and grappling with the consequences of their actions.

Your days will be filled with moments of tension, unpredictability, and occasional conflict.

Talk to any of our PCOs, and they will tell you that the most crucial asset you can bring to this role isn't prior experience in this environment.

It's the interpersonal skills to engage with and manage the individuals under your care. It's about assisting prisoners in envisioning a brighter future.

At HMP Altcourse, our focus is on aiding prisoners in learning, advancing, and ideally departing with an improved outlook on their future, revitalised self-assurance, and a sense of community belonging.

Through daily interactions, you'll establish rapport with prisoners and witness their progression. It's also about your appetite for learning and your aspirations for career advancement.

Whether you hail from the Armed Forces, Social Care, Support Work, Teaching, Retail, or elsewhere, if you seek a career with transformative potential, explore opportunities with Sodexo.

Our comprehensive training and professional development program will swiftly bring you up to speed and furnish you with the necessary tools to excel in your role.

From shadowing seasoned colleagues to mastering conflict resolution techniques, you'll be fully equipped for the challenges ahead.

You will also benefit from comprehensive guidance and support from a dedicated Learner Coach throughout your initial 12 months in this position.

Good listener, sensitive, and able to maintain professionalism.
Reliable, punctual, and committed to setting high standards.
Conducts themselves in a respectful and fair manor.
High attention to detail and good observation tactics.
Good interpersonal skills, including assertiveness and selfmotivation.
Capable of working independently or as part of a team, delivering highquality work without constant supervision.
Applicants for this position must possess excellent verbal and written English communication skills.

What We Offer:

Starting salary
£28,236.11 **with annual increases over initial 5 years' service
Free meals (if applicable) and parking
Access to our onsite gym and subsidised gym membership
Full training and uniform
Life assurance
BUPA healthcare
Pension schemes and much more
Please see benefits guide attached which outlines all of Sodexo's excellent benefits

**Please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship for this position.