Security Officer

NHS; Bradford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Bradford is seeking a motivated Security Officer. The ideal candidate should possess a full clean UK driving license and have GCSEs in Maths and English. Responsibilities include maintaining security across Trust premises and working as part of a team. This part-time position offers various employee benefits and supports personal development.

Benefits

Enhanced rates

NHS pension scheme

Discounts with blue light card

Qualifications

• Full clean UK driving license to drive manual vehicle.
• Understanding of Mental Health problems.
• Able to carry out tasks in conformance with Health and Safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• Provide an efficient and professional security service to ensure the safety of all users.
• Support Trust staff in maintaining security for patients and visitors.
• Ensure service meets the needs of users while achieving Trust objectives.

Skills

Teamwork

Excellent attendance record

Education

GCSE Grade C or above in Maths and English or equivalent

First Aid for Work Certificate NVQ or similar qualification in customer service

Tools

Manual vehicle

Job description

Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust

Security Officer

The closing date is 21 September 2025

We are looking to recruit a motivated, enthusiastic and dynamic individual seeking a career pathway within our Estates and Facilities team.

Are you tech savvy and willing to share your knowledge with our team? Do you want to work for an ambitious, friendly NHS team? Do you strive in an environment that offers variety? Do you like working to goals and targets? Are you looking for part-time work?

If you answered yes; we are looking for great individuals to join our diverse and inclusive team, with opportunities for everyone including personal development, career progression and many employee benefits including enhanced rates, NHS pension scheme, blue light card with discounts and benefits and much more!

Still interested? Check out the job description and submit your application form—you could be shortlisted.

Main duties of the job

• Provide an efficient, effective and professional Trust wide security service to deter, detect and prevent any unauthorized interference ensuring the security of all that use Trust Estate.
• Support Trust staff in maintaining the security of patients, visitors and employees whilst on Trust premises.
• Ensure the service meets the needs of the users whilst achieving Trust objectives and service quality standards

Closing Date - 21.09.2025

Shortlisting - 23.09.2025

Interview - 29.09.2025

About us

Everything we do is underpinned by our core values: We Care, We Listen, We Deliver. We will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to enable staff to balance work and home lives and support staff by offering a fantastic range of benefits including: increased mileage for > 3500, a wide range of health and wellbeing support packages, a range of internal and external development and learning opportunities, and many more. We are proud to support the Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All staff are encouraged to participate in training and to identify and implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas. The Trust reserves the right to close this position early if a significant number of applications are received.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship set by the Home Office and the skilled worker visa occupation list. If you are currently a visa holder and your visa status expires, we may be required to terminate your employment in compliance with immigration regulations.

Job responsibilities

Please read the attached Job description and person specification for more details about this role.

Right to Work in the UK

Applicants should be aware that for any individual who requires a visa to work in the UK, the Trust provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only. This is an essential requirement of the role, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you are unable to meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa. Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status. Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trusts eligibility criteria, the Trust is unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period. It is essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment. Any change in your right-to-work status may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status and provide necessary documentation for verification purposes.

Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and may result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Full clean UK driving license to drive manual vehicle.
• GCSE Grade C or above in Maths and English or equivalent.
• First Aid for Work Certificate NVQ or similar qualification in customer service

Knowledge

• Understanding of Mental Health problems
• Maintenance skills
• Able to carry out tasks in conformance with Health and Safety legislation

Skills

• Able to work as part of a team.
• Excellent attendance record

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer name

Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust