202604: Prison Officer - HMP Swaleside

General Information

Business Unit Swaleside Date published 29-Apr-2026 Working time Full Time, Part Time, Part Time/Job Share, Flexible Working Closing date 13-May-2026 Location Eastchurch, Isle of Sheppey Civil Service Grade AO Job ID 16985

Descriptions & requirements

Job description

Prison officer – HMP Swaleside

HMP Swaleside, Brabazon Rd, Eastchurch, Isle of Sheppey ME12 4AX

Starting salary: £39,375 (for a 39 hour week inc 20% unsocial)

City/Town:         Sittingbourne, Isle of Sheppey

Region:              Kent, Surrey, Sussex

Vacancy type:   Pass

Skilled Worker visa sponsorship may be available for this role, subject to eligibility and in accordance with the UK Immigration Rules in force at the time of application.

 

Sponsorship is not guaranteed, and applicants are responsible for ensuring they have, and can maintain, the appropriate Right to Work in the UK for the duration of their employment.

 

The Department will continue to comply with UK Immigration Rules applied in the UK and Civil Service. You can read more about Skilled Worker visas and the eligibility criteria here.

An extraordinary job. Done by someone like you.

Prison officers protect the public and help make an impact on prisoners' lives.

If you have the integrity, skills and strength of character we’re looking for, this fast-paced role could be the start of a successful career.

Someone like you

There’s no such thing as a typical prison officer. Our officers come from different walks of life, just like the offenders they work with. Whether you’re a parent, a teacher, have worked in retail, the armed forces, or just feel like you’re a natural people person, you’ll have the empathy, self-confid