Are you looking for a rewarding and challenging role in a dynamic and diverse environment? Do you have excellent interpersonal and customer service skills? Do you want to make a positive difference to the lives of staff, visitors, and residents at HMP Forest Bank?If yes, then we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as an Operations Support Officer (OSO).What we are offeringSalary of £26,631.49 increasing to £27,683.56 after 1 years’ service.40 hours per week, 5 days over 7.Full paid training provided.Please see our attached benefits guide for everything we have to offer!Your role as an Operational Support OfficerIt’s what’s inside that countsSpeak to any of our OSOs and they’ll tell you the same thing. The most important thing you can bring to the role isn’t previous experience in this environment. It’s having the people skills to engage with and manage the people you look after.As an Operations Support Officer, you will be responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for staff, visitors and residents where everyone is treated with decency, dignity and respect. You will also create, maintain, and promote an environment which demonstrates an adherence to safety and security.It’s also about your appetite for learning and your ambition to build a career. So, whether you are from the Forces, Social Care, Support Work, Teaching, Retail or anywhere else, if you want a change in life that could change your future, take a closer look at Sodexo.An environment like no otherWorking in a prison is unlike any other career. You will be able to challenge with humility and remain professional at all times. You would also be expected to build rapport with all colleagues and visitors whilst remaining respectful. Overall, you would be an ambassador for HMP Forest Bank and Sodexo, as you are the first and last person each visitor and member of staff will be on their visit.The Ideal CandidateKey attributes we look for aren’t all about qualifications and employment history but more about who you are and the values you live by.Below are some of the key attributes and characteristic we typically look for:High level of interpersonal skills.Has a proactive approach to Equality and Inclusion.Has a proactive approach to Health and Safety.Willingness to challenge inappropriate behaviour in a calm and reasonable manor.Ability to perform tasks alone or in a team to a high standard without constant supervision.Proactive and systematic approach to tasks.An incredible training programWorried about getting started and whether you would be equipped enough for the role? Don’t worry, we always want you to be comfortable and confident at work so ALL training will be provided!Getting you up to speed and equipping you with the tools to do your job happens over a four-week training programme. This is where you’ll develop the necessary skills to work independently as an OSO. From shadowing more experienced colleagues, to understanding how to deal with conflict, you’ll be ready and prepared for every day going forward.Why Join Us?At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all.Sodexo’s vision for HMP Forest Bank is to develop a safe, stable, and progressive environment with modern facilities dedicated to reducing re-offending and enabling individuals to fulfil their potential. Every aspect of the prison is designed to help prisoners make meaningful progress in their sentence and personal development goals within a surrounding culture of rehabilitation.An opportunity too good to missAs the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day.Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions. And for that you’ll receive an excellent benefits package including access to gym facilities on site and a Blue Light card.About The CompanyAt Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone to build a better life for all.As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities, and we celebrate diversity.We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be natural, and be the best versions of themselves.We recognise that we’re on a journey with regards to diversity and inclusion and would therefore welcome applications for candidates from underrepresented backgrounds.We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer.We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations.We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.To be considered for an interview you must:have a disability defined by the Equality Act 2010provide evidence in your application that you meet the minimum criteria in the job descriptionmeet all of the qualifications, skills or experience defined as essential.
