11655 - Operational Support Grade - HMP New Hall (Prison Support Role)

General Information

Business Unit New Hall Date published 07-Nov-2025 Working time Full Time, Part Time, Part Time/Job Share, Flexible Working Closing date 28-Nov-2025 Location Wakefield Civil Service Grade AA Number of jobs available 6 Job ID 11655

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 New hall, 5 New Hall Way, Flockton, Wakefield WF4 4AX

Salary

£29,432

City / Town

Wakefield

Region

North East

Travel to Work – Some prison establishments are situated in rural locations with limited public transport options, therefore a driving licence and own transport is beneficial but is not an essential requirement of the role (unless specified).  Please note that shift start and finish times are fixed and it is your responsibility to get to and from your place of work on time for the start of your shift. Please carefully consider the location of this vacancy and your transport options.

**PLEASE NOTE** Driving duties are an essential part of the OSG role at HMP New Hall and therefore candidates are required to hold a full, valid Driving Licence.

Accommodation is not provided.

Life as an OSG

Your job can include:

Gate duties

• ensuring the secure