Prison Officer - HMP Long Lartin

Full Time, Part Time, Part Time/Job Share, Flexible Working

25-Jun-2026

Location:

South Littleton, Evesham

Address: HMP Long Lartin, South Littleton, Evesham, Worcestershire WR11 8TZ

Salary: £35,875 (39-hour week inc 20% unsocial)

City/Town:
Evesham, Worcestershire

Region:
West Midlands

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. Applicants must ensure they have the appropriate Right to Work in the UK for the duration of employment.

Counter‑Terrorism Check (CTC) will be required. Proof that you have lived in the UK for the last 3 years is required. Applicants who do not meet the residency requirement cannot take up the post.

Prison officers protect the public and impact prisoners’ lives. This fast‑paced role offers opportunities to act as a peacekeeper, counsellor, or teacher and work directly with prisoners in a unique environment.

• Maintain safety and security of the prison environment.
• Build constructive, positive, and professional relationships with prisoners.
• Support colleagues and operate as a single team to keep the prison and staff safe.
• Work various shifts including evenings, nights, weekends, and public holidays.

• At least 18 years old at commencement.
• Meet the Civil Service nationality requirements.
• Pass a medical and fitness assessment, including eyesight and hearing standards.
• Have suitable hearing without hearing aids.
• Show good communication and influencing skills, commitment to quality, and care and understanding.

• Initial training 37 hours a week; choose 37, 39, or 41 hours a week after training.
• Annual salary: £33,746 (37 hrs), £35,875 (39 hrs), £38,003 (41 hrs). Figures include all allowances.
• Pay for shift patterns covering evenings, nights, weekends, and public holidays. Public holidays and one extra privilege day added to holiday allowance.
• Annual holiday: 25 days (increases to 30 days after 10 years).
• Cycle to work scheme, travel loans, and other benefits.

• Stage 1:
  Online test (judgement and numerical skills).
• Stage 2:
  Values‑based online test.
• Online Assessment Centre (OAC) to assess behaviours and strengths.
• Merit list kept for 12 months; highest scorers offered positions.

• Applicants must provide correct and up‑to‑date documentation for pre‑employment checks.
• Applicants who fail at the sift/interview stage must wait six months before re‑applying.
• Suitable roles as Operational Support Grade (OSG) may be offered if unable to become a prison officer.

Please refer to attachment “Band‑3‑PO‑Safe‑Decent‑and‑Secure‑JD048‑v8.0 (1).pdf” for full details.