Advertisement
If you have a new account but are having problems posting or verifying your account, please email us on hello@boards.ie for help. Thanks :)
Hello all! Please ensure that you are posting a new thread or question in the appropriate forum. The Feedback forum is overwhelmed with questions that are having to be moved elsewhere. If you need help to verify your account contact hello@boards.ie
Northern Ireland prison service (now recruiting))
Options
Comments
-
ItWasntMe88 wrote: »I completed my CTC on the 11th February. My sponsor said it will take at least 4 weeks but could take longer depending on their workload and if they require any further information. Can't see any reason why I wouldn't be granted clearance so not too worried about that one. What all did you have to do at the medical? Was it just very basic stuff?
Training is scheduled to commence from the beginning of April according to HR Connect but this is subject to change. Training will be done in batches in accordance with your merit placing...since you're very low down on the list you may be requested to start training from the beginning of April. However, I am lead to believe that should this not suit you, you can request to be taken in a different batch and I think they are fairly accommodating with this. So I imagine you'll be fine that way.
We don't get a choice of location unfortunately. It stated on our application that we must be prepared to serve in any of the 3 establishments. I went to an information evening though and asked this question and was basically told that it's highly unlikely anybody will be going to Magilligan. The vast majority of new recruits will be going to Maghaberry and a few to Hydebank. Although I imagine they would be relatively accommodating if you requested Hydebank after you finish training. I'm hoping for Maghaberry. I live quite a distance from all locations and Maghaberry would be the easiest / closest for me at just about an hours drive.
Do you live close to any of the locations or will you have to travel quite a lot too? Obviously don't give out where you live exactly lol.
Thank you for all this information, it's very helpful
Ok, the medical - it's very straightforward. Pee in a cup and then in to see the doctor. He or She will go threw your completed medical form and discuss any medical conditions you have. They will tell you there and then if you've passed. Mine lasted all of 20mins.
I am close to Maghaberry, like 20-30 mins drive but I think i might cope better in Hydebank. I am a female.0 -
-
-
-
ItWasntMe88 wrote: »That's good to know...puts my mind at ease a bit. I'm perfectly fit and healthy. Just a past medical issue I'm worried about. Would be good to just get it out of the way!
You're only a youngun like myself then...I'm 27. Did notice at the information evening that most people were mid to early 20's. Did you attend yours toward the end of Jan?
That probably bodes well for you then with having to give notice etc. I would imagine that this must be passed before a formal offer can be given yes.
I DETEST my current job and can't wait to get started lol.
As long as your past medical issue hasn't got any worse then you have nothing to worry about I had the same worry. Hopefully you will get a date for yours this week.
Yes I had my info evening towards the end of Jan. I found it helpful to meet others in the same boat and to get to talk to those already in. I think there will be another information evening if we are made an offer of employment that our family can attend too.
I am currently very lucky as i am in a job that I've been doing for over 6 yrs and it's actually ok, is 9-5 Monday to Friday and within 5 mins from my home. Everyone thinks I am mad going for this but it feels like it's the job I am supposed to be doing (i am not weird i promise lol)0 -
Advertisement
-
-
-
Awww Great news I am so pleased for you! Is it within the next few weeks? And don't worry about it at all, you will be grand!
And no, you won't get the Hepatitis Vaccination while there. We will get it when we are going through our 10 weeks training.
Also, did HR connect tell you the NIPS are planning on starting training early April? And do you know when we find out our permanent prison location? Is it before, during or after the 10 training?0 -
-
-
Advertisement
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
It won't deter me either but it is disgusting! I was surprised to read that the officer was from Hydebank... I had assumed it was going to be Maghaberry.
And that's good to hear that they were asking you for additional info! Means they are actually looking at them and as I had mine in a few days before you I will also take it as good news that I haven't got any requests for additional information!
My sponsor sent me the following when I asked how long it would take for my CTC to clear - "The average time once you have submitted your online application would be about four weeks but at the moment its around seven. As soon as we receive the notifications from DBS we will let you know."0 -
-
-
-
Advertisement
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
I am over the moon! Can not wait to get started.
They emailed yesterday with the subject - OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT
My CTC hasn't cleared yet, they made reference to it in the offer stating that as it's still being carried out that should it fail the offer will be withdrawn.
Fingers crossed you hear very soon!!0 -
-
Advertisement
-
HURRY UP CTC!!! 
Advertisement