You will be paid on the last working weekday of each month. If this falls on a bank Holiday you will be paid on the previous Friday
Who do I contact Prison for day one queries – Line manager at the prison or your NCM on site SSCL for contract/pay queries- contact SSCL Hub on 0345 2415 351
On top of your salary, you’ll get a generous annual leave entitlement and have access to a range of Civil Service benefits, including:
You will be entitled to 25 days annual leave per year + Bank holiday entitlement.
All HMPPS staff are members of some of the best workplace pension schemes in the UK public sector.
If your job is with the Prison Service or the Youth Custody Service, you’ll be a member of the Civil Service pension scheme. If you join our Alpha pension scheme, you’ll contribute around 5.45% of your salary and your employer will contribute a generous 27.1%.
If your job is with the Probation Service, you’ll be a member of the local government pension scheme. Under this scheme, you’ll contribute around 6.5% of the pay you receive, and your employer will currently contribute around 29.6% of your pay. The contribution percentages are examples; they are calculated based on your salary and are subject to change.
Balancing your wellbeing, productivity and responsibilities outside of work can be challenging. We want to help you work in a way that works for you. To do this, we offer the following where we can:
You’ll also have access toThe Charity for Civil Servants who support civil servants, past and present, when times are tough, listening without judgement and offering practical, financial and emotional support.
We welcome and encourage applications from everyone irrespective of background, identity, experience or circumstance, and particularly those underrepresented in the HMPPS workforce(GOV.UK) When people come to work for us we want them to feel safe and that they belong, are treated with empathy and respect, and have the support of their colleagues and managers. In joining us, you join an organisation that’s committed to the values of humanity, openness, together and purpose. We have 3 HMPPS staff support networks set up to celebrate and support our diversity as an organisation. As well as this, all HMPPS staff have access to 18 Ministry of Justice (MoJ) staff networks. Find out how MoJ champions diversity and inclusion in the workplace (GOV.UK)
HMPPS has a guaranteed interview scheme for eligible former members of the Armed Forces. This allows veterans to continue to serve their country in the Civil Service, in an environment that recognises and values their skills, experience and service in the Armed Forces. Find out more about ‘Making the Civil Service a Great Place to Work for Veterans’(GOV.UK) We also have a recruitment scheme exclusively for Armed Forces service leavers, veterans, and their civil partners or spouses – Advance into Justice.
You can find out more information on employee benefits on the MoJ intranet.
As part of its commitment to staff, HMPPS is dedicated to good employee relations with its recognised trade unions based on shared goals. You may join any trade union which will admit you into membership but only recognised trade unions for a particular trade or work area have the right to represent the collective interests of their members or to negotiate on your behalf. On individual matters of discipline, grievance or welfare you may, however, choose to be assisted by a friend or colleague who is not an official of a recognised trade union or by a trade union official who is not recognised for the purposes of the collective interest of your grade. Employees have access to and are encouraged to join an appropriate trade union if they wish.
Joining a trade union will usually have been discussed with you on your induction into HMPPS. Alternatively you should contact your local representative or speak with your line manager who will be able to provide any relevant forms or contact information to enable you to join your chosen trade union.
Trade Unions (Prison and HQ staff) The following unions are recognised: POA Prison Governors Association Prison Service Joint Industrial Council HMPPS Trade Union Side Trade Unions (NPS)
The following unions are recognised: Probation Unions GMB-SCOOP NAPO UNISON
MoJ is striving to build a world class organisation that is open and inclusive and truly values and celebrates the diversity of its workforce and can understand and serve the needs of the diverse society of which we are a part. This is regardless of social background, gender, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, beliefs, disabilities or long-term illness or caring responsibilities. Whilst we are a large organisation, with courts, tribunals, legal aid offices, prisons and probation services right across England and Wales, MoJ strives to put diversity and inclusion at the core of all that we do. Our aim is to build a strong and successful workplace with a workforce that at every level reflects the diversity of the society in which we deliver our services. It is an inclusive workplace that supports the wellbeing of our staff and values and champions difference as a strength, encouraging staff to be themselves and deliver their best at work.
The department’s Employee Assistance provider (EAP) is PAM Assist. Our EAP offers a wide range of support to staff including confidential advice on personal, social or work-related problems.
You can get telephone or online advice and support on a wide range of topics from bereavement, moving house and managing money; to stress management and trauma support. The EAP service is confidential, however your details may be reported if you’re thought to be a risk to yourself or others, or are allegedly involved in a serious crime.
The PAM Help Health and Wellbeing Service offers a Health Promotion website incorporating health and social care information, advice and signposting on a very wide range of topics which is accessible to HMPPS staff and their families.
The employee assistance programme (EAP) offers trauma support sessions to individuals or groups of employees who have been involved in a traumatic incident. The sessions are confidential and aim to help you process your feelings and move forward. Traumatic incidents could involve: