Yeah agreed TMH, just listening to the latest on COVID in prisons, a podcast from last month focuses on 1 prisoner released who tells The Guardian what prison has been like for him amidst Coronovirus regime precautions https://www.theguardian.com/news/audio/ ... ns-podcast
press the play button to listen to the podcast , its a pretty good 25 minutes
The GF case is tragic. Should never have happened. As for Covid- I really don’t know, due to the level of cover up and misinformation throughout the pandemic it may be some time before we ever see the true picture (if ever)
falkor wrote: What are they doing on IOW then Jambo?
no idea I've not spoken to anyone from there but it's pretty violent there so hoping some protection would be given out. If I pass the virtual interview I will as for a tour o I can see what it's like there
TMH90 wrote: Body worn cameras were detailed to different staff members each day but this may be differ by establishment. As for stab vests, there was nothing like that when I left and haven’t heard of any newly introduced protection except Pava.
from what ive picked up on Google it's different for different prisons
Body worn cameras were detailed to different staff members each day but this may be differ by establishment. As for stab vests, there was nothing like that when I left and haven’t heard of any newly introduced protection except Pava.
I don’t know anything about relocation, sorry. Kit wise, you’ll be provided with everything, although you may need to purchase your own utility belt (only around £8 for a viper belt with no pouches).
I waited 13 months from Rad to poelt on my first attempt so I know it may take a while. I’m in a good position at the moment so not fazed by waiting it out. It takes as long as it takes
I’m currently on the merit list for my old establishment and 3 other local prisons. I contacted my old jail when I decided I wanted to go back and was advised that I’d need to go through the whole process again which is fair enough. I’ve been on the merit list a little over 6 months now
TMH90 wrote: I left after 5 months, regrettably. Poelt was great, thoroughly enjoyed it- but it is a million miles away from what you’re going in to. It can be overwhelming and stressful when you go live and I felt like a burden. Had a few bad days in a row, didn’t ask for help and then boom , made a rash decision to leave which I’ve regretted since.
In the time I’ve been away, I’ve reflected on where I could have done things differently to prevent everything getting on top off me. It’s a big change for anyone, stepping on the landings as the newbie but I’ll certainly have a different approach if I’m fortunate enough to get an offer.
TMH you are a fantastic asset on here, not sure we have anybody else with your amount of experience!!
Yea glad I got the interview out the way and no straight no on emails so that's a good sign. I won't mention on Job as I had shit time lost my house etc to a ex so was a mess but it was only a few months
I left after 5 months, regrettably. Poelt was great, thoroughly enjoyed it- but it is a million miles away from what you’re going in to. It can be overwhelming and stressful when you go live and I felt like a burden. Had a few bad days in a row, didn’t ask for help and then boom , made a rash decision to leave which I’ve regretted since.
Jambogmail1 wrote: Anyone know what is involved in the vetting such as checking out old jobs? I was sacked once many years ago. Or do they just check you worked where you said you did
I think the pertinent section here is "many years ago" and the fact that you got interviewed is a good sign
Anyone know what is involved in the vetting such as checking out old jobs? I was sacked once many years ago. Or do they just check you worked where you said you did
Ok Gentlemen, thank you for attending, it is now time for my weekly BATH
so I will say Adios, thanks again guys
, made a rash decision to leave which I’ve regretted since.
, made a rash decision to leave which I’ve regretted since.