Operational Support Grade - HMP Humber (Prison Support Role) - Hull, UK with Visa Sponsorship
| Company | Ministry of Justice |
|---|---|
| Location | Hull Civil Service Grade AA Number of jobs available 6 Job ID 23314 Descriptions & requirements Job description Descriptions & requirements Job description An extraordinary job. Done by someone like you. As part of our prison support team, your work will be varied and help to keep the prison moving. This is an active role where you will be doing a range of physical tasks. These can include lifting and carrying, plus long periods of standing and walking. There will also be periods of lone working whilst undertaking tasks on both day and night shifts. You will not always be in contact with prisoners, it depends on the prison you work in. You will have full training and a supportive team by your side. Address HMP Humber, Everthorpe HU15 2JZ |
| Salary | 30,491 City / Town Hull |
| Sponsorship | Yes (visa) |
The Ministry of Justice is seeking an Operational Support Grade for HMP Humber in Hull, a vital prison support role that keeps the facility running smoothly. This position is ideal for Nigerians and other African immigrants in the UK seeking a stable career, as visa sponsorship is AVAILABLE and foreign applicants are explicitly welcome. With a salary of £30,491, this role also offers a generous Civil Service pension scheme and ample annual leave.
Job Description
As an Operational Support Grade (OSG) at HMP Humber, your contributions are crucial to the daily operations and security of the prison. This is an active and varied role, involving a range of physical tasks such as lifting, carrying, and extended periods of standing and walking. You will receive comprehensive training and be supported by a dedicated team.
Key duties span across various areas of the prison, including gate duties to manage secure entry and exit, conducting searches of individuals and vehicles, and patrolling perimeter fence areas. You might also operate the control room, monitoring CCTV and the prison radio system, or manage visitor reception and mail correspondence, ensuring all procedures and protocols are followed diligently.
Requirements
- Ability to undertake a range of physical tasks, including lifting, carrying, standing, and walking for long periods.
- Comfortable with periods of lone working during both day and night shifts.
- Good judgment, common sense, and a strong sense of responsibility.
- Excellent teamwork skills.
- Willingness to work a rolling shift pattern that includes nights, evenings, weekends, and Bank/Public holidays.
- Open to foreign applicants; visa sponsorship is available for those who require a UK work visa.
Benefits
- Salary of £30,491 for a 37-hour working week, inclusive of a 20% unsocial hours working allowance.
- 25 days annual leave on appointment, increasing to 30 days after 10 years’ service, plus 9 bank, public, and privilege holidays.
- Access to the generous Civil Service pension scheme.
- Additional benefits such as season ticket loans, retail discounts, an Employee Assistance Programme, and a Cycle to Work scheme.
- Full training provided, ensuring you are well-prepared for the role.
How to Prepare
For Nigerians and African immigrants targeting Civil Service roles like the Operational Support Grade, preparing a polished application is key. Ensure your CV highlights any experience demonstrating responsibility, teamwork, and attention to detail, aligning it with UK employer expectations. While no specific qualifications are needed for this role, showcasing a strong work ethic and reliability through references will be beneficial. If you have any relevant professional registrations or security clearances from your home country, be prepared to discuss how they align with UK standards.
The application process includes an online values-based assessment and a blended interview focusing on behaviours and experience. Practice for these assessments by familiarising yourself with the Ministry of Justice's values and consider how your past experiences, both professional and personal, demonstrate the qualities of an effective OSG. During the interview, confidently discuss your eligibility for the role and your need for visa sponsorship; the Ministry of Justice is explicit about offering it.
- Tailor your CV to highlight experiences demonstrating good judgment, responsibility, and teamwork, using UK-centric language.
- Familiarise yourself with the Ministry of Justice's core values and prepare examples that showcase these qualities for the online assessment and interview.
- Be ready to discuss your transport options to HMP Humber, as some prison locations have limited public transport.
- Prepare to articulate your understanding of the role's demanding nature, including night shifts and physical tasks.
- Clearly and confidently communicate your visa sponsorship needs during the interview, reinforcing your commitment to the role and the UK.
Visa Sponsorship & Foreigner Eligibility
Visa / Skilled Worker (Tier 2) sponsorship is AVAILABLE for this Operational Support Grade role with the Ministry of Justice. This means the position is explicitly open to foreign and overseas applicants who require a UK work visa. If your immigration status is borderline or you have specific questions about the sponsorship process, it is advisable to contact the Ministry of Justice recruitment team directly for clarification before applying.
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