Security Receptionist

St Andrew's Healthcare; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health charity is seeking a Female Security Receptionist in Birmingham to maintain security systems and support female patients. This full-time role offers a comprehensive benefits package and requires strong communication skills and a full UK driving licence.

Benefits

Pension

NHS-level sickness policy

Discounts

27 days annual leave

Life cover

Electric car lease

Cycle scheme

Healthcare plan

Free parking

Paid DBS

Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare or similar sectors.
• Full UK Driving Licence for Manual Vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Maintain security systems and records.
• Process staff and visitors, manage emergency incidents.
• Patrol the site.

Skills

Communication

Flexibility

Initiative

Customer-focused attitude

Tools

Security systems

Job description

Female Security Receptionist / Security Officer - Birmingham

• Job Type: Full Time
• Profession: Security and Reception
• Location: Birmingham

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We are looking to recruit an experienced Female Security Receptionist to join our team who will contribute towards the continuous delivery of our secure service.

Location: Birmingham

Salary: from £23,879 per annum

Hours: 37.5 hours contract – shift cover 24/7

A bit about us

We are St Andrew’s, a mental health charity that inspires hope. We work with various organizations to transform the lives of people with complex mental health needs. We provide specialist mental healthcare, inpatient and community services, education, and research to improve lives.

Our vision is a society where everyone living with mental health needs is heard, valued, and hopeful for their future.

Come join us. Let's transform lives together.

St Andrew’s Birmingham is a 118-bed adult mental healthcare facility with eight units covering medium and low security for both men and women. Located in Stirchley, South Birmingham, it is accessible by road and public transport.

The Role

As a key member of the security team, your responsibilities include maintaining security systems and records, key management, processing staff and visitors, managing emergency incidents, and patrolling the site. This role specifically supports female patients in our care.

About you

We are seeking someone with:

• Experience in healthcare or similar sectors
• Experience in security
• Knowledge of security systems
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Flexibility to work 12-hour shifts on days or nights
• Customer-focused attitude
• Ability to show initiative and adhere to policies for safety and security
• ESSENTIAL - Full UK Driving Licence for Manual Vehicles

Applications are encouraged from motivated, flexible individuals with excellent communication skills.

Rewards

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including pension, NHS-level sickness policy, discounts, 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), life cover, electric car lease, cycle scheme, healthcare plan, free parking, paid DBS, vocational qualifications, and on-site facilities like a gym, swimming pool, and cafes.

Our patients and colleagues expect you to embody St Andrew’s CARE values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence every day.

*This position is exempt under the Equality Act 2010 regarding gender specification (formerly Section 7(2)(d) of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975)