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Company:
Scottish Prison Service
Location:
GB -
Scotland
Category:
Public Sector
Posted: June 18, 2024
Vacancy Type:
PermanentLocation:
HMP EdinburghPay Band:
Please refer to full job description on SPS career siteSalary:
Residential Officers joining the SPS from 1st April 2024, will receive a starting salary of £34,789 progressing to £40,850 within 3 years, subject to pay progression Closing Date:
2024-07-31Hours of Work:
Please refer to full job description on SPS career siteJob Purpose:
The Scottish Prison Service is now recruiting for Residential Officers to join us throughout 2024/25This advertisement is for HMP Edinburgh and HMP Perth only, we will be recruiting for other areas within the year, look out for this on the SPS Careers website.
Applicants please note:
The Scottish Prison Service is not a licenced Sponsor and Visa Sponsorship is not available for this role.For the role you have applied for you must have the right to work in the UK and Civil Service.The Immigration Act 2014 requires employers to check documents to establish a person's eligibility to work in the UK and comply with any restrictions before they start work.
Therefore, all candidates who are successful in the selection process for this role, when requested, will be required to provide evidence of their right to work.The Scottish Prison Service (SPS), established in 1993, is an agency of the Scottish Government whose principal objective is to contribute to making Scotland safer by protecting the public and reducing reoffending.
The SPS aims to achieve this by ensuring delivery of secure custody, safe and orderly prisons, high quality standards of care, and opportunities for those in custody to build capacity to help them reintegrate into the community on release.
Prison Officers are a principal agent of delivery of the SPS Vision of Unlocking Potential and Transforming Lives as they are a critical point of contact between those in custody and the organisation charged with their safety, security and personal development.
Prison Officers have a positive and caring approach towards those in our care and adopt an asset-based approach, fostering effective relationships in order to help those in SPS care to desist from offending and help transform their lives.
The role depends upon Prison Officers embracing the aims and ethos of the SPS Mission and their personal efficacy and professionalism are vital to developing and maintaining essential working relationships with those in our care.
The design and delivery of person-centred services, requires staff who not only demonstrate SPS Values, but who believe in change and their ability to affect it.
Our values are; Belief - belief that people can change Respect - have proper regard for individuals, their needs and their human rightsIntegrity - apply high ethical, moral and professional standardsOpenness - work with others to achieve the best outcomesCourage - have the courage to care regardless of circumstancesHumility - recognise that we can learn from othersNewly appointed Prison Officers - Residential will undertake a block of training as part of a new professional development pathway which represents a significant and positive investment in the professional Prison Officer in Scotland.
As such, the role requires a strong on-going commitment to personal and professional development.
Prison Officers - Residential will spend the majority of their time in the residential (accommodation) area of the prison.
The role can be physically demanding in that it involves walking and standing for a majority of the time and there will be frequent occasions where physical fitness and dexterity will be required to assist in the secure handling of challenging situations.
The potentially intense nature of the interactions with those in our care and their families may exert emotional demands on Prison Officers.Candidates please note:
Prison Officer - Residential members of staff work on a rostered shift pattern.
To find out more about our locations please visit our Prison Locations Page.Please refer to the attached documents which provide further information regarding the recruitment process and other candidate guidance.If you have any questions, please contact a member of the recruitment team at ***:
Encouraging positive behaviours in individuals in engaging with rehabilitation and reintegration initiatives and processes through a supportive, caring and inclusive approach, consistently demonstrating support and respect for equality, diversity and human rights.Contributing to the prevention and constructive management of challenging and/or difficult behaviours whilst demonstrating fairness and consistency in order to build positive relationships with individuals in custody.Managing individuals' case work and exercising professional judgement in responding to particular needs and challenges, identifying changes in individuals' physical and mental health and initiating appropriate responses by others.Completion of all administration and communications relevant to the role, in line with local and national requirements and standards.
This includes processing, analysing, evaluating and disseminating appropriate and relevant information, as well as production of high quality and accurate report writing and maintenance of paper and electronic records in accordance with SPS policies and relevant legislation.Contributing to effective operational risk management by ensuring the safe and secure supervision of those in SPS care ensuring their needs and entitlements are consistently met in line with Prison Rules and Directives, SPS policy, Standard Operating Procedures, and relevant legislation.Managing conflict, with a focus on de-escalation, and contributing towards local incident management using established and approved techniques whilst recognising and managing the impact of challenging behaviours on self and others.Person SpecificationSPS recruitment and selection practice is based on the fundamentals of our Behavioural Competency Framework.
This identifies behaviours and standards required both of applicants seeking to join us, and our staff in their respective roles.
Assessment of specific behaviours, of which there are twelve, will be determined by the role you are applying for.
Whilst it is unlikely you will be assessed on all of them , you will be assessed on these identified as key to role.Qualifications RequirementsCommitment to Professional Development Commitment to continuous professional development, including undertaking formal training and qualifications to support your own learning and development as well as the development of those in our care.
ESSENTIALExperience RequirementsSupporting Others Experience of providing support, advice or guidance to others.
ESSENTIALMaking a DifferenceExperience of making a positive difference to the lives of others.
ESSENTIALResilience Experience of managing challenging circumstances or behaviours, using your emotional intelligence to prevent or resolve conflict, regulate your own emotional reactions and positively influencing others to achieve desired results.
ESSENTIALKnowledge Skills RequirementsBuilding & Maintaining Relationships Ability to foster good relationships and work effectively and collaboratively with a diverse range of people, sharing knowledge and skills, and influencing others to achieve desired outcomes.
ESSENTIALProblem Solving & Decision Making Ability to proactively identify issues, recognise themes and patterns in order to implement solutions and make decisi.
PermanentLocation:
HMP EdinburghPay Band:
Please refer to full job description on SPS career siteSalary:
Residential Officers joining the SPS from 1st April 2024, will receive a starting salary of £34,789 progressing to £40,850 within 3 years, subject to pay progression Closing Date:
2024-07-31Hours of Work:
Please refer to full job description on SPS career siteJob Purpose:
The Scottish Prison Service is now recruiting for Residential Officers to join us throughout 2024/25This advertisement is for HMP Edinburgh and HMP Perth only, we will be recruiting for other areas within the year, look out for this on the SPS Careers website.
Applicants please note:
The Scottish Prison Service is not a licenced Sponsor and Visa Sponsorship is not available for this role.For the role you have applied for you must have the right to work in the UK and Civil Service.The Immigration Act 2014 requires employers to check documents to establish a person's eligibility to work in the UK and comply with any restrictions before they start work.
Therefore, all candidates who are successful in the selection process for this role, when requested, will be required to provide evidence of their right to work.The Scottish Prison Service (SPS), established in 1993, is an agency of the Scottish Government whose principal objective is to contribute to making Scotland safer by protecting the public and reducing reoffending.
The SPS aims to achieve this by ensuring delivery of secure custody, safe and orderly prisons, high quality standards of care, and opportunities for those in custody to build capacity to help them reintegrate into the community on release.
Prison Officers are a principal agent of delivery of the SPS Vision of Unlocking Potential and Transforming Lives as they are a critical point of contact between those in custody and the organisation charged with their safety, security and personal development.
Prison Officers have a positive and caring approach towards those in our care and adopt an asset-based approach, fostering effective relationships in order to help those in SPS care to desist from offending and help transform their lives.
The role depends upon Prison Officers embracing the aims and ethos of the SPS Mission and their personal efficacy and professionalism are vital to developing and maintaining essential working relationships with those in our care.
The design and delivery of person-centred services, requires staff who not only demonstrate SPS Values, but who believe in change and their ability to affect it.
Our values are; Belief - belief that people can change Respect - have proper regard for individuals, their needs and their human rightsIntegrity - apply high ethical, moral and professional standardsOpenness - work with others to achieve the best outcomesCourage - have the courage to care regardless of circumstancesHumility - recognise that we can learn from othersNewly appointed Prison Officers - Residential will undertake a block of training as part of a new professional development pathway which represents a significant and positive investment in the professional Prison Officer in Scotland.
As such, the role requires a strong on-going commitment to personal and professional development.
Prison Officers - Residential will spend the majority of their time in the residential (accommodation) area of the prison.
The role can be physically demanding in that it involves walking and standing for a majority of the time and there will be frequent occasions where physical fitness and dexterity will be required to assist in the secure handling of challenging situations.
The potentially intense nature of the interactions with those in our care and their families may exert emotional demands on Prison Officers.Candidates please note:
Prison Officer - Residential members of staff work on a rostered shift pattern.
To find out more about our locations please visit our Prison Locations Page.Please refer to the attached documents which provide further information regarding the recruitment process and other candidate guidance.If you have any questions, please contact a member of the recruitment team at ***:
Encouraging positive behaviours in individuals in engaging with rehabilitation and reintegration initiatives and processes through a supportive, caring and inclusive approach, consistently demonstrating support and respect for equality, diversity and human rights.Contributing to the prevention and constructive management of challenging and/or difficult behaviours whilst demonstrating fairness and consistency in order to build positive relationships with individuals in custody.Managing individuals' case work and exercising professional judgement in responding to particular needs and challenges, identifying changes in individuals' physical and mental health and initiating appropriate responses by others.Completion of all administration and communications relevant to the role, in line with local and national requirements and standards.
This includes processing, analysing, evaluating and disseminating appropriate and relevant information, as well as production of high quality and accurate report writing and maintenance of paper and electronic records in accordance with SPS policies and relevant legislation.Contributing to effective operational risk management by ensuring the safe and secure supervision of those in SPS care ensuring their needs and entitlements are consistently met in line with Prison Rules and Directives, SPS policy, Standard Operating Procedures, and relevant legislation.Managing conflict, with a focus on de-escalation, and contributing towards local incident management using established and approved techniques whilst recognising and managing the impact of challenging behaviours on self and others.Person SpecificationSPS recruitment and selection practice is based on the fundamentals of our Behavioural Competency Framework.
This identifies behaviours and standards required both of applicants seeking to join us, and our staff in their respective roles.
Assessment of specific behaviours, of which there are twelve, will be determined by the role you are applying for.
Whilst it is unlikely you will be assessed on all of them , you will be assessed on these identified as key to role.Qualifications RequirementsCommitment to Professional Development Commitment to continuous professional development, including undertaking formal training and qualifications to support your own learning and development as well as the development of those in our care.
ESSENTIALExperience RequirementsSupporting Others Experience of providing support, advice or guidance to others.
ESSENTIALMaking a DifferenceExperience of making a positive difference to the lives of others.
ESSENTIALResilience Experience of managing challenging circumstances or behaviours, using your emotional intelligence to prevent or resolve conflict, regulate your own emotional reactions and positively influencing others to achieve desired results.
ESSENTIALKnowledge Skills RequirementsBuilding & Maintaining Relationships Ability to foster good relationships and work effectively and collaboratively with a diverse range of people, sharing knowledge and skills, and influencing others to achieve desired outcomes.
ESSENTIALProblem Solving & Decision Making Ability to proactively identify issues, recognise themes and patterns in order to implement solutions and make decisi.
Read the full job description and apply online on the recuiter's web-site
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