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🟢 Actively Hiring · Posted 25d ago ⏳ Closes in 66 days UK Corridor 🛡️ UK Work Eligibility 🏢 Company - Public

Prison Custody Officer (PCO)

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£26,733 - £26,733
£2,228 - £2,228 / mo
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Location Base
Ashford, Kent, South East England, England
Tier-1 UK Economic Zone
Est. Take-Home Pay
68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)
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1.0 GBP ≈ $1.28 USD Living Standard
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Position Overview & Specifications

Job Introduction Package Description
Salary £35,427.17 Per annum. (£26,732.95 Base Salary £3729.24 London Weighting, £4964.98 Market Force allowance)
Start date will be 25th of September 2023.
Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we offer:· Flexible and dynamic work environment· Competitive compensation· Access to ongoing training and development programs· Countless opportunities to grow within the company· Full training and full protective uniform supplied
Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!All offers are subject to full security clearance checks Job Introduction
As a Prison Custody Officer with Sodexo, you are also a watchful eye, and an overseer of safety. Working at HMP Bronzefield, you play an important role in supporting co-workers, supervising residents, and ensuring the smooth operation of the prison. You are respectful and treat residents with fairness to make a positive impact in their daily lives. Join Sodexo and be part of something greater. You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way.
Responsibilities· Support a team of other Prison Custody Officers and work as a collaborative unit· Supervise residents at mealtimes and manage regular routines (locking and unlocking, recreation time)· Oversee movement around the facilities – visiting hours, education, and work placements· Play a key part in resident’s rehabilitation journey or offer support during their time in prison· Treat all residents with fairness and respect
The Ideal Candidate
· Reliability and quick to notice things· Experience not required but strong morals is a must· Desire to treat people fairly and with respect· Able to move forward and start fresh after a challenging situation (includes full training prior to starting)
About SodexoAt Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.

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Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Prison Custody Officer (PCO) roles across Sodexo's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:

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