202510: Prison Officer - HMP Low Newton

General Information

Business Unit Low Newton Date published 15-Oct-2025 Working time Full Time, Part Time, Part Time/Job Share, Flexible Working Closing date 28-Oct-2025 Location Durham Civil Service Grade AO Job ID 10931

Descriptions & requirements

Job description

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.

Address

HMP/ YOI Low Newton, Low Newton, Finchale Ave, Brasside, Durham DH1 5YA

Salary

£33,746 - £38,003

City / Town

Durham

Region

North East

Vacancy Type

Merit

 

This vacancy is open to female applicants only as an occupational requirement exception under Sch 9 of the Equality Act 2010. This post is not open to male applicants.

This role is not eligible for new Skilled Worker visas in accordance with the current immigration rules.

From 22 July 2025, the Government introduced changes to the Skilled Worker visa route. The department cannot consider sponsoring you for this role unless you have held a Skilled Worker visa prior to the 22 July 2025 changes. If you have held a Skilled Worker visa continuously, please raise this during your vetting checks and eligibility will be assessed in accordance with the immigration rules and transitional provisions in place.

If you are applying for this role and you have not held a Skilled Worker visa prior to the 22 July 2025 changes, you will need to consider your options for obtaining and/or maintaining your right to work in the UK in light of these changes. Successful applicants must ensure they have and maintain the legal right to live and work in the Civil Service and in the United Kingdom.

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.