Are you worried about a prisoner in HMP Portland? Please use the new prisoners families online contact form (link below) that goes to our Safer Custody team or ring 01305 715666. prisonersfamilies.org/pages/category…

On #NationalEngineeringDay we're celebrating our engineering workshop here at HMP Portland. Our men gain valuable technical and life skills helping to prepare them for employment upon release. Being supported in gaining a qualification really can be life-changing ⬇️

🚨An amazing new opportunity to work for the CFO Evolution team at HMP Portland! As a Custody Support Worker you'll support prisoners to stay on track throughout their sentence, providing group work & one-to-one interventions which aids rehabilitation ⬇️ jobs.seetec.co.uk/job/HMP-Portla…

Today our Safety team and @SamaritansWey ensured over 300 Staff and prisoners had a cup of tea to raise awareness for ‘Brew Monday.’ Encouraging everyone to reach out and to listen, whether a good day or bad ☕️ 👂👏🏻

At present, we are having technical difficulties with our Safety line. If you have concerns about a loved one in our care, please ring 01305 715600 or complete the link below. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. tinyurl.com/86t5ybhf

We recognise the importance of talking and listening to your loved ones whilst on a visit. So, as part of Disability Month, we are raising awareness of what we can do to make Portland more inclusive for all. If you need a hearing loop whilst on visits, just ask.

Reflecting on our #BlackHistoryMonth Slam Event with @PrisonEdWeston Prisoners performed their own poetry using learnings from the immersive & informative day. Creative events like this improve literacy, communication & confidence skills to help aid rehabilitation.

For #InternationalMensDay, we teamed up with Portland Beach Crossfit who held a day of demonstrations, participation & a speaker to inspire & build skills such as teamwork to help with life on release. 40 prisoners then took part in a fierce Portlands Strongest Man competition 👏

This week, we celebrated People Day. Mental and physical safety is vital to the wellbeing of colleagues. We held an event for our staff to raise awareness about what support is available - thank you to the groups that attended. Thank you to everyone who works at Portland 👏

Last week, we welcomed the CSCS bus and had a brilliant outcome for everyone who studied hard - we congratulated 10 successful completions! Thank you to @Pearsonvue and @GroupRMF for providing this unique opportunity, which will open up employment upon release. 👏

Welcome to Chris Jennings, in your role as Executive Director for South West, South Central and Public Protection. We hoped you enjoyed your visit and we are proud we were able to showcase the potential of Portland.

Our Offender Management Unit Hub Manager recently attended a conference regarding supporting Foreign National prisoners. Very useful presentations with information to share amongst the wider staffing group to help them support this specific prisoner group.

This week, our Chaplaincy and Wellbeing Centre have been raising information about @IFWeek Displays have been created and shared with prisoners and staff to raise awareness and celebrate diversity.

Our second staff member nominated for a Butler Trust award is our @Shannon_Trust lead, and his work is often used as best practice regionally. Ofsted has recognised his work supporting and motivating prisoners, leading to many becoming Shannon Trust mentors. Well done both 👏

We're so proud of two of our staff receiving a Butler Trust nomination. The first is our Gardens Instructor for his passion and pride in supporting his learners' development and knowledge, improving the ecology of Portland and encouraging all to be more environmentally friendly!

As well as our Remembrance Service for staff and prisoners, poppy crosses were placed in our Remembrance Garden. Our prisoners created poppies and artwork to be placed around their wing to recognise the armed forces' work. We will remember them.

Come & work at HMP Portland through our partner agencies! 🔵 @PrisonEdWeston College Generalist Lecturer & Vocational Generalist Lecturer tinyurl.com/38eb5cwj 🔵 @OxleasNHS Pharmacy Assistant Technical Officer & Mental Health Practitioner (Band 6) tinyurl.com/cbrv3pfj

Having ID and a bank account can help prison leavers access jobs and housing and provide them with financial independence. These are crucial for successful reintegration into society. We’re recruiting an ID and Banking Business Administrator ⬇️ civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/csr/jobs.cgi?j…

If you have the ability to understand and connect with people from a range of different backgrounds, then a career here at HMP Portland is for you. We're hiring a Woodwork Specialist Production Instructor ⬇️ civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/csr/jobs.cgi?j…

We recognise the extraordinary efforts of the armed forces. We are holding a Remembrance Day service to allow as many people to attend as possible. A moment to stop, reflect and remember.