Prison Officer
About this role
Prison Officer
Location: HMP Doncaster, Marsh Gate, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom (DN5 8UX)
Job ID: 303135
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent (Average 40 hours per week)
Salary: Starting at £28,179–£28,187 per annum, rising to £33,337 upon completing your PCO Portfolio/Apprenticeship (realistically within 12 to 18 months, or automatically reached at 3 years' service). Overtime can boost earning potential to approximately £37,800.
About Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency
At Supportive Bridge, we bridge the gap between ambitious professionals and vital public-sector institutions. We partner with premier justice providers to place dedicated candidates into stable, rewarding careers where your transferable skills can build a meaningful future.
Role Overview
As a Prison Officer at HMP Doncaster, you will work with purpose to maintain a safe, secure, and constructive environment. Transfer your skills from customer service, retail, administration, logistics, or the Armed Forces into a stable career that offers genuine societal impact and structured career progression into operational management (salaries ranging from £36,000 to £42,000).
Key Responsibilities:
Wing Supervision: Supervise prisoners across all daily wing activities, maintaining order and security.
Encouraging Rehabilitation: Oversee work and education programs, motivating prisoners to actively participate.
Operational Security: Conduct headcounts, cell searches, and essential administrative processes.
Vulnerability Management: Safely manage prisoners who are at risk of self-harm, providing critical support.
What We Are Looking For
We welcome candidates from all career backgrounds. What matters most is how you work—your resilience, patience, strong communication, and ability to de-escalate challenging situations.
Requirements:
Right to Work: Valid right to work in the UK (with at least 2 years remaining on your visa if applicable, plus 1 year of UK residency). Please note: This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship.
Location Consideration: Given the shift patterns, candidates are strongly encouraged to live within a 30-mile radius of HMP Doncaster to ensure punctuality and work-life balance.
Core Competencies: Strong interpersonal skills, dedication to health and safety standards, teamwork, and emotional resilience.
Vetting Ready: Ability to pass Ministry of Justice Enhanced Level 2 Clearance and an Enhanced DBS with adult and child barring clearances (requiring 5 years of checkable history). (Note: This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974).
What We Offer You
Comprehensive Training: A 10-week Initial Training Course (ITC) at the prison (8 weeks classroom-based, 2 weeks shadowing) leading to a Diploma in Custodial Care, First Aid, and Control & Restraint certification.
Financial & Work-Life Perks: Pension scheme, health and wellbeing benefits, reward and recognition schemes, free meals while on shift, Blue Light discount card eligibility, and Serco retail/leisure discounts.
Flexible Rota: Average 4 shifts per week covering a 24/7 operation (days, evenings, weekends, nights, and bank holidays) designed with a structured rota to protect your work-life balance.
Our Recruitment Process
Application & Assessment: Submit your details followed by an invitation to an on-site competency-based interview and a short Maths and English assessment at the prison.
Vetting & Clearances: Completion of background checks, employment references, and security clearances.
Training & Induction: Enrollment in the 10-week Initial Training Course (100% attendance required).