Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our security team within the Secure Inpatient Service. The successful candidate will be able to work as part of a team and have good verbal/written communication skills and IT skills. The post is full time, working 11 hour, 15 minute shifts which will incorporate working days and twilight shifts across a 7 day working week.
Main duties of the job
To implement appropriate physical and procedural security procedures to Ridgeway in accordance with Trust procedure with appropriate response to ensure the safety and security of the unit is not compromised. The role includes, but is not limited to the following duties:
Delivery of Security induction training to staff requiring access to Secure Inpatient Services.
Supervision of Control Room Operative team.
Patient and area searching as required.
Escorting within the secure perimeter where required.
Responding to assist with clinical incidents as required.
Please see the job description and person specification which further outlines the main duties and responsibilities of the role.
About us
We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.
From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care --our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.
We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.
We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.
We won't rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specification attached which outlines the main duties and responsibilities of the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specification attached which outlines the main duties and responsibilities of the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Key skills in literacy (level 2) and numeracy (level 2)
- NVQ level 3 in Care or the willingness to work towards the award within an agreed timescale.
- BTEC Level 3 Award in Education & Training or willingness to work towards within and agreed timescale
Desirable
- NVQ 2 in Business Administration or Customer Service (or equivalent)
Experience
Essential
- Care / nursing / social work experience
- Experience of working in secure setting / equivalent security role
- Experience of responding to non-routine, (internal and external) enquiries with the ability to tailor communication style accordingly
Desirable
- Experience working in a mental health setting
- Use of CCTV systems
Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of mental health, autism or learning disability conditions
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications or equivalent (Word, Excel and Outlook).
- Understanding of confidentiality and the associated legal and policy requirements.
- Good understanding of reception security procedures (within agreed timescales).
Skills
Essential
- Follow and work within defined procedures.
- Demonstrate good organisational and time management skills including ability to prioritise and plan effectively.
- Demonstrate good customer service skills when dealing with potentially distressing situations.
- Perform repetitive tasks whilst maintaining attention to detail.
- Input data accurately and efficiently
- Perform effectively whilst dealing with interruptions.
- Training in Control & Restraint - PAT level 2 to be achieved within an agreed timeframe
- Soft Restraint Devices Training - to be achieved within an agreed timeframe
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Key skills in literacy (level 2) and numeracy (level 2)
- NVQ level 3 in Care or the willingness to work towards the award within an agreed timescale.
- BTEC Level 3 Award in Education & Training or willingness to work towards within and agreed timescale
Desirable
- NVQ 2 in Business Administration or Customer Service (or equivalent)
Experience
Essential
- Care / nursing / social work experience
- Experience of working in secure setting / equivalent security role
- Experience of responding to non-routine, (internal and external) enquiries with the ability to tailor communication style accordingly
Desirable
- Experience working in a mental health setting
- Use of CCTV systems
Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of mental health, autism or learning disability conditions
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications or equivalent (Word, Excel and Outlook).
- Understanding of confidentiality and the associated legal and policy requirements.
- Good understanding of reception security procedures (within agreed timescales).
Skills
Essential
- Follow and work within defined procedures.
- Demonstrate good organisational and time management skills including ability to prioritise and plan effectively.
- Demonstrate good customer service skills when dealing with potentially distressing situations.
- Perform repetitive tasks whilst maintaining attention to detail.
- Input data accurately and efficiently
- Perform effectively whilst dealing with interruptions.
- Training in Control & Restraint - PAT level 2 to be achieved within an agreed timeframe
- Soft Restraint Devices Training - to be achieved within an agreed timeframe
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
