201806: Prison Officer - HMP Berwyn

£22,396
Wales
Wrexham
HM Prison Berwyn, LL13 9QE
Band 3
Permanent
Full Time, Part Time, Part Time/Job Share, Flexible Working, Other
Prison Officer

Prison Officer - HMP Berwyn

HMP Berwyn, Bridge Road, Wrexham, LL13 9QS.


Salary: £22,396 (based on 39 hours) with potential to earn more depending on contract hours and overtime. Minimum contract hours for prison officers are 37 hours. The standard working week for a prison officer is based on a 39 hours shift pattern. Working 39 hours is dependent on completing training and opting in to a 39 hour week for the higher salary.

Working in a prison is no ordinary job. But if you have the communications skills, the resilience, and the dedication, it could be a very rewarding career. Day to day, you’ll help to create a safe, secure environment where rehabilitation is supported and encouraged. In return, you’ll receive a secure job and rewarding career, as well as great training, excellent benefits and the chance to change lives for the better. Benefits include:

  • Level 3 diploma qualification (as part of your 10 week training)

  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata where applicable)

  • civil service pension

  • career development and progression opportunities

  • work-life balance options

  • childcare voucher scheme

  • annual season ticket loan

  • access to a range of other benefits through the Prison Service Sports Association

  • Retail discounts

Existing Prison Officers are not eligible to apply for this campaign

Responsibilities

You will be responsible for supervising and managing prisoners decently, lawfully, safely and securely, ensuring that the routines of the prison operate effectively.

Working closely with colleagues throughout the prison, you will keep the prison safe and secure for all by conducting searches on prisoners, staff and visitors and responding to and effectively managing the day-to-day challenges prisoners can present as ‘first on the scene’ and back up support. While the role of a prison officer is not a desk job, keeping detailed records on centralised systems and completing timely reports are also an essential part of the role.

You will need to follow national and local regulations and policies, and build and maintain strong professional relationships with your colleagues and the people in your care, while supporting prisoners to achieve their rehabilitation goals.

Becoming a prison officer

Essential requirements

You do not need any formal qualifications to become a prison officer but you will be tested against a variety of values and criteria.

Online tests

All candidates are required to pass an online application that includes a maths test and situational judgement test that assesses how you would react in scenarios you may face as an officer.

You can practice for those tests here: https://www.prisonandprobationjobs.gov.uk/

Recruitment Assessment Day (RAD)

If you pass the online tests you will be invited to attend a Recruitment Assessment Day (RAD). You can learn more about the RAD here: https://justicejobs.tal.net

 

The RAD has three elements that you will need to pass to progress with your application:

  • Role play you will be assessed on three 10-minute role play simulations. The role-play simulations will be based on situations you could face as a Prison Officer; however you do not require prior knowledge of the Prison Officer role to be successful.

    • Watch our video to learn about the role play scenarios

  • Written test – you will be given some written scenarios to read and answer questions about – your maths and written English will be assessed as part of this; you do not require prior knowledge of the Prison Officer role to be successful.

  • Fitness test and health screening – You will have an eye test and basic health screening, which includes a blood pressure check to ensure you are well enough to complete the fitness test on the day. Your fitness test will then test your strength and agility in order to assess your ability to complete the physical demands of the job.

This is a PASS CAMPAIGN for prison officers. Candidates who are successful in passing the RAD will be allocated to the next available vacancy.

Full security and identity checks will be required prior to taking up post. All staff are required to declare whether they are a member of a group or organisation that does not fit with the prison service values of diversity and inclusion.

Training

On appointment you will be booked onto a ten-week Prison Officer Entry Level Training (POELT) programme, which is usually provided residentially. As part of this course you will gain a Level 3 Diploma in the management and care of individuals in the custodial environment, which will give you a number of transferable skills, including communication, knowledge and understanding of working in custodial care, current legislative and organisational requirements and working practices.

Additionally, you will have a one week of familiarisation session both before and after training in your establishment.

It is a requirement to pass the POELT course, which is designed to equip you to work as a prison officer, but your initial training will continue throughout your first year of service. You will be required to complete all parts of your training in order to complete your 12-month probationary period.

Find out more

You can find out more about the benefits, assessment and training in the attached FAQs, by visiting www.prisonandprobationjobs.gov.uk or by searching for us at Prison jobs on Facebook.

Working for the Civil Service

The Civil Service Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants, you can read more about it here [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-code/the-civil-service-code].

The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles.

There is a guaranteed interview scheme (GIS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

 

HMPPS in Wales: Vacancy Attraction Statement

 

Preventing victims by changing lives HMPPS in Wales works in an integrated way to keep communities in Wales safer and to give the men and women we work with the opportunity to change their lives. We commission and provide offender management services in the community and in custody to deliver the orders of the courts and support rehabilitation. Our aim is to deliver outstanding, seamless offender management services in Wales that protect the public, reduce reoffending, deliver value for money and support our partners. The Welsh Language Scheme Welsh Language skills for this post are desirable.

Candidates whose preferred language is Welsh can contact 0845 241 5358 for support during the application process.






Swyddog Carchar - Carchar EM Berwyn


HMP Berwyn, Bridge Road, Wrexham, LL13 9QS.


Cyflog: £22,396 (yn seiliedig ar 39 awr) gyda photensial i ennill mwy yn ddibynnol ar oriau contract a goramser. Yr isafswm oriau contract ar gyfer swyddogion carchar yw 37 awr. Mae’r wythnos waith arferol ar gyfer Swyddog Carchar yn seiliedig ar batrwm shifft 39 awr. Mae gweithio 39 awr yn ddibynnol ar gwblhau hyfforddiant a dewis gweithio wythnos 39 awr am gyflog uwch.


Nid yw gweithio mewn carchar yn swydd gyffredin. Ond os oes gennych y sgiliau cyfathrebu, y gwydnwch a’r ymroddiad, gallai fod yn yrfa sy’n rhoi llawer o foddhad i chi. O ddydd i ddydd, byddwch yn helpu i greu amgylchedd diogel lle caiff adsefydlu ei gefnogi a’i annog. Yn gyfnewid am hynny, byddwch yn cael sicrwydd swydd a gyrfa sy’n rhoi boddhad i chi, yn ogystal â hyfforddiant gwych, buddiannau rhagorol a'r cyfle i newid bywydau er gwell. Mae’r buddion yn cynnwys:


  • Cymhwyster diploma lefel 3 (fel rhan o’ch hyfforddiant 10 wythnos)

  • 25 diwrnod o wyliau cyhoeddus a gwyliau banc (pro rata lle bo hynny’n berthnasol)

  • pensiwn gwasanaeth sifil

  • cyfleoedd i ddatblygu a chamu ymlaen yn eich gyrfa

  • opsiynau i daro cydbwysedd rhwng bywyd a gwaith

  • cynllun talebau gofal plant

  • benthyciad tocyn tymor blynyddol

  • mynediad at amrywiaeth o fanteision eraill drwy Gymdeithas Chwaraeon y Gwasanaeth Carchardai

  • Gostyngiadau mewn siopau


Nid yw Swyddogion Carchar presennol yn gymwys i wneud cais am y rhaglen hon


Cyfrifoldebau


Byddwch yn gyfrifol am oruchwylio a rheoli carcharorion mewn modd parchus, cyfreithlon a diogel, gan sicrhau bod trefn y carchar yn cael eu gweithredu’n effeithiol.


Gan weithio’n agos â chydweithwyr ledled y carchar, byddwch yn cadw'r carchar yn saff ac yn ddiogel i bawb drwy gynnal chwiliadau o garcharorion, staff ac ymwelwyr ac ymateb i heriau y gall carcharorion eu cyflwyno o ddydd i ddydd a’u rheoli’n effeithiol drwy fod ‘y cyntaf yn y digwyddiad’ a darparu cymorth wrth gefn. Er nad yw rôl y swyddog carchar yn swydd desg, mae cadw cofnodion manwl ar systemau canolog a llenwi adroddiadau amserol yn rhan hanfodol o'r swydd.


Bydd angen i chi ddilyn rheoliadau a pholisïau lleol a chenedlaethol, yn ogystal â meithrin perthnasau proffesiynol cryf â’ch cydweithwyr a’r bobl dan eich gofal, gan gefnogi carcharorion i gyflawni eu nodau adsefydlu.


Dod yn swyddog carchar


Gofynion hanfodol


Nid oes rhaid i chi feddu ar gymwysterau ffurfiol i fod yn swyddog carchar, ond byddwch yn cael eich profi yn erbyn amryw o werthoedd a meini prawf.


 


 


Profion ar-lein


Rhaid i’r holl ymgeiswyr basio proses ymgeisio ar-lein sy’n cynnwys prawf mathemateg a phrawf asesu sefyllfaoedd sy’n asesu sut byddech yn ymateb mewn sefyllfaoedd y gallech eu hwynebu fel swyddog.


Gallwch ymarfer ar gyfer y profion hynny yma: https://www.prisonandprobationjobs.gov.uk/


Diwrnod Asesu ar gyfer Recriwtio (RAD)


Os byddwch yn pasio'r profion ar-lein byddwch yn cael eich gwahodd i Ddiwrnod Asesu ar gyfer Recriwtio (RAD). Gallwch ddysgu mwy am y RAD yma: https://justicejobs.tal.net


 


Mae’r RAD yn cynnwys tair elfen y bydd angen i chi eu pasio er mwyn symud ymlaen â’ch cais:


  • Chwarae rôl byddwch yn cael eich asesu ar dair sefyllfa chwarae rôl sy’n para 10 munud yr un. Bydd y sefyllfaoedd chwarae rôl yn seiliedig ar sefyllfaoedd y gallech eu hwynebu fel Swyddog Carchar; fodd bynnag, nid oes angen gwybodaeth flaenorol am rôl swyddog carchar i lwyddo.

    • Gwyliwch ein fideo i gael gwybod mwy am y sefyllfaoedd chwarae rôl

  • Prawf ysgrifenedig – byddwch yn cael sefyllfaoedd ysgrifenedig i'w darllen ac i ateb cwestiynau amdanynt – bydd eich mathemateg a’ch Cymraeg/Saesneg ysgrifenedig yn cael eu hasesu fel rhan o hyn; nid oes angen gwybodaeth flaenorol am rôl swyddog carchar i lwyddo.

  • Prawf ffitrwydd a sgrinio iechyd – Byddwch yn cael prawf llygaid a phrawf iechyd cyffredinol, a fydd yn cynnwys gwirio’ch pwysedd gwaed i sicrhau eich bod yn ddigon iach i gwblhau'r prawf ffitrwydd ar y diwrnod. Bydd y prawf ffitrwydd yn profi’ch cryfder a’ch ystwythder er mwyn asesu’ch gallu i gyflawni gofynion corfforol y swydd.


RHAGLEN BASIO ar gyfer swyddogion carchar yw hon. Bydd yr ymgeiswyr sy’n llwyddo i basio’r RAD yn cael eu dyrannu i’r swydd wag nesaf fydd ar gael.

Bydd angen i chi gael gwiriadau diogelwch ac adnabod llawn cyn cychwyn yn y swydd. Bydd rhaid i'r holl staff ddatgan a ydynt yn aelod o grŵp neu sefydliad sydd ddim yn cyd-fynd â gwerthoedd amrywiaeth a chynhwysiant y gwasanaeth carchardai.


Hyfforddiant


Ar ôl cael eich penodi, byddwch yn cael eich cofrestru ar gyfer rhaglen Hyfforddiant Lefel Mynediad i Swyddogion Carchar (POELT), sy’n cael ei darparu ar y safle fel arfer. Fel rhan o'r cwrs hwn, byddwch yn cael Diploma Lefel 3 mewn rheoli a gofalu am unigolion mewn amgylchedd carchar. Bydd hyn yn rhoi nifer o sgiliau trosglwyddadwy i chi, gan gynnwys cyfathrebu, gwybodaeth a dealltwriaeth o weithio ym maes gofal carchar a dealltwriaeth â’r gofynion a’r arferion gwaith sefydliadol a deddfwriaethol presennol.


Hefyd, byddwch yn cael wythnos o sesiynau ymgyfarwyddo cyn ac ar ôl yr hyfforddiant yn eich sefydliad.


Mae pasio’r Cwrs POELT yn ofynnol. Mae wedi’i ddylunio i’ch paratoi i weithio fel swyddog carchar, ond bydd eich hyfforddiant cychwynnol yn parhau drwy gydol eich blwyddyn gyntaf o waith. Bydd angen i chi gwblhau pob rhan o’ch hyfforddiant er mwyn cwblhau’ch cyfnod prawf o 12 mis.


Rhagor o wybodaeth


Gallwch gael rhagor o wybodaeth am y buddiannau, y broses asesu a’r hyfforddiant yn y Cwestiynau Cyffredin sydd wedi’u hatodi, drwy fynd i www.prisonandprobationjobs.gov.uk neu chwilio amdanom ni yn Prison Jobs ar Facebook.


Gweithio i’r Gwasanaeth Sifil


Mae Cod y Gwasanaeth Sifil yn nodi’r safonau ymddygiad a ddisgwylir gan weision sifil; gallwch ddarllen mwy amdano yma [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-code/the-civil-service-code].


Mae'r Gwasanaeth Sifil yn croesawu amrywiaeth ac yn hyrwyddo cyfleoedd cyfartal. Rydym yn recriwtio yn ôl teilyngdod ar sail cystadleuaeth deg ac agored, yn unol â'r hyn a nodir yn egwyddorion recriwtio Comisiwn y Gwasanaeth Sifil.


Mae cynllun gwarantu cyfweliad (GIS) i ymgeiswyr ag anableddau sy’n bodloni’r meini prawf dewis sylfaenol.


 


Gwasanaeth Carchardai a Phrawf Ei Mawrhydi yng Nghymru: Datganiad i ddenu ymgeiswyr i wneud cais am swydd wag


 


Atal pobl rhag dod yn ddioddefwyr trwy newid bywydau Mae Gwasanaeth Carchardai a Phrawf Ei Mawrhydi yng Nghymru yn gweithio mewn ffordd integredig i gadw cymunedau Cymru yn fwy diogel ac i roi’r cyfle i’r dynion a'r merched rydym yn gweithio gyda hwy i newid eu bywydau. Rydym yn comisiynu ac yn darparu gwasanaethau rheoli troseddwyr yn y gymuned ac yn y ddalfa i gyflawni gorchmynion y llysoedd ac i gefnogi adsefydlu. Ein nod yw darparu gwasanaethau rheoli troseddwyr neilltuol ac ardderchog yng Nghymru sy’n diogelu’r cyhoedd, yn lleihau aildroseddu, yn sicrhau gwerth am arian ac sy’n cefnogi ein partneriaid. Y Cynllun Iaith Gymraeg Mae sgiliau iaith Cymraeg yn ddymunol ar gyfer y swydd hon.


Gall ymgeiswyr sy’n dewis defnyddio’r Gymraeg gysylltu â 0845 241 5358 i gael cefnogaeth yn ystod y broses ymgeisio



 

The job holder must be able to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in English or (when specified in Wales) Welsh.

22/07/2018, 23:55 hours.

If you require any assistance please call 0845 241 5358 (Monday to Friday 8am - 6pm) or e mail MoJ-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@sscl.gse.gov.uk. Please quote the job reference.
Please note the successful applicant will need to undertake a medical before taking up this post.
if you feel that your application has not been treated in line with the Civil Service Recruitment Principles, please contact SSCL (Moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@gov.sscl.com) in the first instance

We have provided detail of the assessment stages and areas being assessed to help you prepare for completing your application form, and to advise of what will be assessed following this, if you successfully pass the application stage.


Application form stage assessments

Interview stage assessments

There is 1 interview stage for this vacancy.

A Great Place to Work for Veterans

The "Making the Civil Service a Great Place to work for veterans" initiative includes a guaranteed interview scheme to those who meet the minimum criteria to provide eligible former members of the Armed Forces with opportunities to secure rewarding jobs. Allowing veterans to continue to serve their country, and to bring highly skilled individuals with a broad range of experience into the Civil Service in an environment, which recognises and values your previous service in the Armed Forces.
For further details about the initiative and eligibility requirements visit : https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans

Redeployment Interview Scheme

Civil Service departments are expected to explore redeployment opportunities before making an individual redundant. The MoJ are committed, as part of the Redeployment Interview Scheme, to providing opportunities to those who are 'at risk of redundancy'.

MoJ are able to offer an interview to eligible candidates who meet the minimum selection criteria, except in a limited number of campaigns. Candidate's will not be eligible for the Redeployment Interview Scheme if they are applying on promotion.

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

· UK nationals

· nationals of the Republic of Ireland

· nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK

· nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window) https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families

· nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)

· individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020

· Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window) https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules

This Vacancy is closed to applications.