David Damerell has been working as prison officer at HMP Norwich for nearly 20yrs. David started his career working with young offenders and has since worked with adult remand and convicted prisoners. David has been involved in resettlement for the last few years and was lucky enough to be involved in the opening of the resettlement unit at Norwich.

David is now the employment officer and as the title suggests, his main job is to source employment for prisoners, both serving and on release. David manages the working out scheme, based in a shopping centre three days a week, and at the hub of the city, has given him the opportunity to liaise directly with the private sector and to secure real sustainable jobs for prisoners.