HM Prison and Probation Service

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🥣 This is not your average catering job. Over 50% of prisons grow their own produce which is then used in their kitchens. Prisons up and down the country vary from having dairy farms to beehives and vegetable patches. This offers prisoners the chance to gain experience in horticulture right through to catering, equipping them with vital life and employability skills which help reduce reoffending. Meet Martin, after serving 20 years in the Royal Air Force he now works as the Catering Manager at HMP Grendon and Springhill. In his role, he teaches prisoners skills such as bulk catering, managing stock and good hygiene practices so they are ready for both employment and life upon release. Working as a prison caterer is a great opportunity to put your catering skills and qualifications into practice, while having an impact far beyond the kitchen. Martin says that “It’s important to try to teach basic cooking skills which many of them just don’t have. Watching them gain confidence is very rewarding. By giving them something they can use on the outside it all goes towards helping reduce the likelihood of their reoffending. I believe in the power of second chances and working with prisoners is so much more than just a job.” If you have a background in catering and a desire to support a prisoner’s journey to reintegrate into society, this extraordinary job might be for you. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/eDnANQV8 To read more about Martin’s experience in the Bucks Herald article, visit: https://lnkd.in/e36PJF2k

Lord Timpson joined offenders on Community Payback at St Annes Beach to pick up litter and contribute to cleaner shores as part of Marine Conservation Society's Great British Beach Clean.   If you’re interested in working in Community Payback and want to help offenders pay their debt back to society, fill out an application form here: https://ow.ly/6YFj50Tr1kl

It’s National Inclusion Week 🎉 Officer Dudden, a prison offender manager from HMP Aylesbury is encouraging others from the LGBT+ community to join the Prison Service and help keep the public safe. She said: “Diversity is vital because we are all different. I have found in the Prison Service that people are very accepting, and it helps that there are a lot of gay people working here, like me.” While admitting that the Prison Service can be a challenging environment, she also finds it rewarding. “Before joining the service, I was studying psychology and criminology and I applied for the officer role quite quickly after leaving university. I didn’t know an awful lot about what goes on inside a prison until I got there. It was daunting at first, but I soon found my feet and started to enjoy it. “The great thing about working in a prison is that you get to meet people from all walks of life and no two days are the same. But it’s not a job for everyone – you need bags of resilience to do this job and must be great at communicating with people.” Prison staff at HMP Aylesbury and across the country are doing an extraordinary job in challenging conditions. They play a crucial role in supporting the prison system to make prisons safer and protect the public. If you want to make a difference and work for an inclusive organisation, why not try our online tool and see which of our wide range of extraordinary roles is for you? https://lnkd.in/edV59Z89 Read the Bucks Herald article to find out more: https://lnkd.in/eY2snTXb

For 25 years, the North Wales Community Payback team has been dedicated to maintaining Llanddwyn Beach and the surrounding forests on the island of Anglesey. The Community Payback team is now participating in their second annual British Beach Clean. Llanddwyn Island, a small tidal island off the west coast of Anglesey, has a rich history. Its name, ‘Llanddwyn,’ means ‘the church of St Dwynwen,’ St Dwynwen is the Welsh patron saint of lovers and is often hailed as the most beautiful beach. The offenders will work on a variety of important tasks to protect and preserve this beloved coastline, including: 🧹Litter picking across the beach and dunes 🌱Clearing debris to support native plants and wildlife ♻️ Sorting collected waste To succeed in Community Payback roles, you'll need to be resilient, reliable, and passionate about making a difference to the community. Practical skills or experience is a plus, but full training will be provided. Looking to contribute to lasting and meaningful improvements in local spaces and positively impact the lives of local people? Take a look at our current Community Payback vacancies ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/eZNk-PkF

Tackling the root causes of crime helps reduce reoffending. Offenders who are sentenced to mental health treatment as part of their community sentence are less likely to reoffend than those serving a short prison sentence, a new study has found. Community Sentence Treatment Requirements (CSTRs) can be added to a community sentence for offenders with mental health, drug or alcohol issues. CSTRs can address the underlying causes of offending and help cut crime with more intensive supervision from probation staff and treatment that can last up to three years. Read more: https://lnkd.in/ehZpUB6i

📢 New Community Payback supervisor vacancies now open in: 🟣 London 🟣 South Central 🟣 Kent, Surrey and Sussex 🟣 East of England Are you ready to get stuck in and help complete meaningful work that improves your community and the lives of offenders? We are looking for someone like you. Apply today⬇️ https://lnkd.in/eZNk-PkF

The Youth Justice and Sentencing Minister, Sir Nic Dakin, recently visited our first Secure School to see how this new approach to youth justice helps children in custody make better life choices. Oasis Restore Secure School combines academic learning with personal development and tailored support services to address the root causes of offending. This approach helps young people move away from crime and reintegrate into society, supporting our commitment to safer streets and better futures for children.

Prisons only have a few hundred places left. If they become full, police will no longer be able to arrest people.   From today, we’re changing the proportion of time some offenders spend in prison from 50% to 40% to create more space.   Swipe ➡️ to understand more and find out how the Government is keeping the public safe.   If you’re a victim of crime, you can find free, confidential support at https://lnkd.in/eYavgQ3b

📢 The proportion of prison leavers in jobs six months post-release has more than doubled over the past three performance years, from 14% in 2020/21 to 31% in 2023/24. Thank you to the HM Prison and Probation Service staff, stakeholders and key partners that work tirelessly both in prisons and in the community to improve the employment prospects for prisoner leavers on release. Read the latest statistics 👉 https://ow.ly/tvfB50T9B3o #ReducingReoffending #EmploymentOpportunities