HMP Belmarsh: Transforming Lives to Reduce Re-Offending
 

About HMP Belmarsh

HMP Belmarsh is part of the High Security Prison Estate, looking after around 900 men. At HMP Belmarsh we are committed to rehabilitating offenders whilst protecting the public from most challenging and dangerous offenders in the prison system. 

We are responsible for the secure management of Category A prisoners within the Prison Estate managing a diverse, difficult and challenging prisoner population. Part of our role is to rehabilitate our men and plan for therir release back into the community when appropriate. Working in a prison is fast-paced and varied. It’s an interesting and rewarding career, with training, professional qualifications and career progression.

What we expect from prison officers at HMP Belmarsh

It’s a role in which you can really make a difference.  We work every day to protect the public and help and support our prisoners to make changes to their lives.  The role can be challenging and you may face some difficult situations, but the team work and rewards can be very satisfying. We are all here to support the rehabilitation of the prisoners in our care, but also need to recognise the demands our unique population brings.  We need you to have high levels of resilience, self-confidence, integrity and excellent communication skills.