Security Officer

Vigilant Security; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 14,138 - 20,136; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive annual leave

Full and ongoing training

Company uniform provided

Employee recognition scheme

Job summary

A security services provider is hiring a Hospital Bed Watch Security Officer in Leeds. Your role will be to ensure a safe environment for patients, providing a professional and observant security presence. You will interact with patients and handle various situations effectively. The position offers flexible hours, competitive pay of £12.44 per hour, and opportunities for career development. A Frontline Door Supervision SIA licence is essential, along with strong interpersonal skills. Join a committed team that values staff welfare and development.

Qualifications

• 5 year work history including contact details of past employers is required.
• Must pass an enhanced DBS check.
• Experience in care or related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional security presence in a hospital environment.
• Ensure safety and accessibility for patients.
• Interact with patients compassionately during bed watching duties.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to handle typical and crisis situations

Good report writing skills

Empathy and compassion

Education

Care related qualification

Tools

Frontline Door Supervision SIA licence

Job description

Vigilant Security have a number of opportunities available in Leeds, working as a Hospital Bed Watch Security Officer.

The hours available are varied and can be adapted for the correct candidate.

Your Role

All Vigilant Bed Watch Security Officers will have a vital role in ensuring that the hospital is welcoming and accessible but most importantly a safe environment for patients on a one to one basis.

You must be able to provide a professional, responsive and observant security presence to ensure full protection of the staff, patients, premises and equipment is provided at all times.

Benefits of working with us

• Shift pattern will consist of days and nights, ideally 4 on 4 off, (however there is flexibility to offer part time working and hours to suit around your personal commitments.)
• Full and ongoing training with a view for career development including opportunities to progress.
• Pay rate of £12.44 per hour.
• Competitive annual leave.
• Company uniform provided.
• Employee App, so you have access to the latest company announcements.
• Vigilant Security Reward and Recognition scheme. Each month, an employee is selected to receive a £100 voucher of their choice, along with a Certificate of Excellence.

About us

Vigilant Security cover a range of security related services including manned guarding, mobile patrols and keyholding.

We currently employ 1000 members of staff across the UK.

High standards are embedded in the DNA of the company and we pride ourselves on delivering seamless service to our clients. We currently have an annual turnover approaching £40 million per annum and a forecast for continued growth throughout the next five years.

We are Investors in People Gold accredited and believe that we are only as good as the people we employ, so staff welfare, support and development, is an absolute priority for us. We ensure our staff from the outset are given the skills required to be competent.

Candidate Requirements

• Frontline Door Supervision SIA licence is essential.
• Fully comprehensive 5 year work/education history; including full company names, addresses and landline contact numbers required
• You must be able to pass an enhanced DBS check
• Care related experience or qualification would be an advantage
• Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• The ability to interact with patients and show empathy and compassion during bed watching duties
• Ability to handle typical and crisis situations efficiently and effectively
• Ability to work shifts up to 12 hours in length
• Must have a professional manner to deal with difficult, sometimes stressful and physically challenging situations
• Smart, well-groomed and confident
• A commitment to providing first class customer service is essential
• Good report writing skills

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.