Band 4 Security Liaison Worker

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK healthcare provider is seeking an enthusiastic, self-motivated individual to support a Medium Secure Unit in Birmingham. This role involves conducting audits for security, assisting management, and contributing to risk management in secure settings. Candidates should have experience in secure environments and be able to work both independently and as part of a team. Competitive remuneration and commitment to equality and safeguarding are emphasized, with relocation expenses possible up to £8,000.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and self-motivated individual with a keen understanding of security concepts.
• Ability to implement changes to enhance security in a service setting.
• Experience with audits and checks in a secure environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct audits, searches, and checks for security enhancement.
• Support the Reception and Security Manager and the wider management team.
• Assist with major incident planning and management.

Skills

Attention to detail

Experience in secure environments

Ability to work independently

Teamwork

Job description

You will be recruited to support Tamarind Centre, which is a Medium Secure Unit. Whilst you will be based in one of our three MSUs, you may need to support the other MSU sites within Birmingham.

We are looking for a post holder who is enthusiastic, self‑motivated and efficient, able to work as part of a team and independently. Ideally the candidate will have experience working in secure environments and possess a working understanding of the concepts of physical, procedural and relational security.

Responsibilities

• You will have an eye for detail, be able to undertake audits, searches and checks and be able to identify and implement changes to working practices to enhance security in the service.
• You may also be required to provide cover for the Control Room where full training will be offered.
• To support, develop and work in line with policies and procedures for risk, security, health and safety management.
• To be responsible for providing advice and support to staff on security‑related issues and contribute to the wider risk management.
• Act as a role model for staff and service users, in a manner which positively reflects the values of the organisation.
• To support the Reception and Security Manager, the ANP for Risk and Security and the wider nurse management team and to be adaptable and flexible to the needs of the service.
• Assisting with major incident planning and incident management within the Specialist and Complex Care Programme.
• To work rotational shifts as per the needs of the service.

Training and induction

All successful applicants will be required to complete the Trust's induction programme. The Fundamental (Statutory and Mandatory) training will be in an e‑learning format, with training modules online (approximately 9‑14 hours depending on the post) to be completed by the end of the second week.

Application process

If you are successful at the shortlisting stage of the recruitment process we may contact you via email to advise you of the interview details. Please ensure you regularly check your email once the position has closed. The selection process may involve more than one interview or assessment.

Equal opportunities and safeguarding

The Trust is committed to treating individuals fairly and ensuring they have the same opportunities to fulfil their potential, even if this means doing things differently for different people sometimes. We are working hard to ensure our workforce reflects the diversity within Birmingham and Solihull and that our services meet the needs of all diverse service users and carers. The Trust is also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of our safe recruitment practice pre‑employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

Remuneration and benefits

The minimum salary threshold for Health and Social Care is £25,000 and for the Skilled Worker route is £38,700. If the starting salary for this role is below this, we will not be able to provide sponsorship. Overseas applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK must present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided in continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Relocation expenses may be reimbursed subject to eligibility. The policy provides for reimbursement up to £8,000.