Security Support Worker

Devon Partnership NHS Trust; Dawlish; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A mental health services provider is looking for a Security Officer to ensure safety at Langdon Hospital. The role involves conducting security tasks, assisting nursing teams, and maintaining a secure environment. Applicants should possess excellent communication skills and prior experience in a caring role. Flexibility is required with shifts over a 7-day period. This position offers the chance to work within a dedicated team focused on patient care and safety.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in a caring role is essential.
• Completion of Level 3 NHS Security Training within 12 months is required.
• Previous experience in a secure environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct security tasks across the site.
• Assist with patient admissions and act as an escort for visits.
• Conduct perimeter checks and report security concerns.

Skills

Good communication and listening skills

Ability to work effectively in a team

Experience in making professional relationships

Ability to maintain personal boundaries

Education

Basic Education

Level 3 in NHS Security Training or equivalent

Job description

Thisis an exciting opportunity to join the Security Team at Langdon Hospital. You will be part of a team whose mainpurpose is to keep patients, staff and the environment safe.

Inthis role, you'll carry out security tasks across the site to ensure asafe environment for people, property and information. As you'll be based at the hospital, you'll support our nursing teams in delivering patient-centeredcare, ensuring a safe environment for both staff and patients.

Therole is dynamic and challenging. On a day-to-day basis, you'll conduct perimeter checks across the site and on our wards, reporting any security concerns or damage. You will also be on-hand to assist our ward nursing and multi-disciplinary healthcare teams with new patient ward admissions and act as an escort/driver for any hospital/court visits. Additionally, you'll be part of the restraint team when needing to respond to any emergencies on the wards and, alongside the Security Manager, you'll provide training to staff on handcuff/soft cuff, security awareness and search training. You may also be asked to carry out nursing assistant roles as required, such as patient observations & conducting urine drug screens (UDS)

Due to the nature of the role, you'll be required to work a flexible shift pattern over a 7 day period which may occasionally include evenings and nights depending on the needs of the service.

Previous applicants need not apply

Main duties of the job

Communication is key in this role and you must have experience of working in a team. As a result, excellent verbal and written skills are required.

Interacting with patients and the public you will be confident in giving non-clinical information and advice that improves their experience. Dealing with sensitive information daily, you will understand the importance of data security.

You will often work under pressure and without direct supervision, so we are looking for someone confident and capable. You will prioritise tasks, and manage your own workload, providing support for your colleagues where required.

You will become an important part of the team, working to ensure that every patient receives high quality care. You may be required to support the induction of new staff members, demonstrating activities to them.

Due to the nature of the role, all staff are required to attend & pass a physical restraint assessment as you may be involved in restraint incidents.

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About us

We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.

Our values

We not only recruit employees based on their qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess and demonstrate the behaviours which underpin the core values of our organisation. These values include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health & learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Employer.

Job responsibilities

For further information on the role, please see the attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Skills

• Demonstrate an ability to make and sustain professional therapeutic relationships.
• Good communication and listening skills.
• Ability to work with people in a group and individual basis.
• Able to work in a team effectively.
• Demonstrate an ability and awareness to maintain personal boundaries.

Qualifications

• Basic Education.
• If equivalent qualification is not already obtained, to complete Level 3 in NHS Security Training within 12 months of commencing employment at a reduced salary.
• Level 3 qualification in NHS Security Training or equivalent experience.
• Other evidence of training or development relevant to within mental health settings.

Experience

• Previous employment / experience of working with people in a caring situation or previous experience working within a secure environment.
• Knowledge of mental health and a basic understanding of security requirements.
• Awareness of safeguarding principles.
• Previous care experience with people who have Mental Health difficulties.