Security Officer

Swansea Bay University Health Board

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Job summary

To provide an efficient and professional Security/Car Parking service for the Health Board as part of the Security/ Car Parking Team carrying out a range of preventative and reactive routine, scheduled and ad-hoc Security/ Car Parking tasks on a day to day basis. To protect staff, visitors, patients and property. To undertake an active operational role as part of the responsive Security service under the guidance of the Security/Car Parking Supervisor or Senior Nursing Staff

Main duties of the job

The Security Department at Morriston Hospital are looking for responsible individuals to join the Security/Car Parking Team.

The posts will be37.5 hours per week covering various shifts including weekends and nights.

The successful candidate will need good communication skills and musthave a valid SIA license.

Other duties include,being able to provide an efficient and professional Security/Car Parking service for the Health Board as part of the Security/ Car Parking Team carrying out a range of preventative and reactive routine, scheduled and ad-hoc Security/ Car Parking tasks on a day to day basis. To protect staff, visitors, patients and property. To undertake an active operational role as part of the responsive Security service under the guidance of the Security/Car Parking Supervisor or Senior Nursing Staff

Any queries please contact Alan Thorne on 01792 702222 Ext 38845

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.

Date posted

16 May 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£21,069 to £21,638 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

130-EA022-0523

Job locations

Morriston Hospital

Heol Maes Eglwys, Cwmrhydyceirw

Swansea

SA6 6NL


Job description

Job responsibilities

The Post-holder will have a specific Security and Car Parking role to be undertaken as part of the dual responsibility the Department has for the provision of Portering, Car Parking and Security Services

Security staff shall respond to all incidents (on request of the Shift Manager or Nursing Staff) where an individual(s) is reported to be behaving in an aggressive, violent or anti-social manner and defuse any given situation accordingly using tact, persuasion and, where necessary, controlled restraint techniques. Communication with victims of such incidents, and witnesses to record the pertinent facts of the incident

Ensure that all car parking equipment is working correctly reporting any faults to the Security/Car Parking Supervisor.

Assist car park users to find appropriate car parking spaces and ensure car parking is undertaken in a safe and secure manner.

Issue warning notices where vehicles are in contravention of the Health Boards car parking arrangements.

Deal with customer queries and complaints in a professional and courteous manner.

Identify vehicles that are causing an obstruction or are parked in a manner that causes a hazard.

Drive Health Board vehicles/van to deliver/distribute items as required

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Post-holder will have a specific Security and Car Parking role to be undertaken as part of the dual responsibility the Department has for the provision of Portering, Car Parking and Security Services

Security staff shall respond to all incidents (on request of the Shift Manager or Nursing Staff) where an individual(s) is reported to be behaving in an aggressive, violent or anti-social manner and defuse any given situation accordingly using tact, persuasion and, where necessary, controlled restraint techniques. Communication with victims of such incidents, and witnesses to record the pertinent facts of the incident

Ensure that all car parking equipment is working correctly reporting any faults to the Security/Car Parking Supervisor.

Assist car park users to find appropriate car parking spaces and ensure car parking is undertaken in a safe and secure manner.

Issue warning notices where vehicles are in contravention of the Health Boards car parking arrangements.

Deal with customer queries and complaints in a professional and courteous manner.

Identify vehicles that are causing an obstruction or are parked in a manner that causes a hazard.

Drive Health Board vehicles/van to deliver/distribute items as required

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Security Industry Authority License Holder (SIA)
  • Controlled Restraint training
  • Violence and Aggression Training
  • Full Driving License
  • Prepared to undertake training/work towards achieving qualifications required for Security Industry Authority licensing within 1st year of employment

Desirable

  • Formal Customer Care training

Experience

Essential

  • 2 Years experience in a similar role within an institutional/NHS environment

Skills & Abilities

Essential

  • Good numeracy and literacy skills
  • Good interpersonal, communication skills.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Security Industry Authority License Holder (SIA)
  • Controlled Restraint training
  • Violence and Aggression Training
  • Full Driving License
  • Prepared to undertake training/work towards achieving qualifications required for Security Industry Authority licensing within 1st year of employment

Desirable

  • Formal Customer Care training

Experience

Essential

  • 2 Years experience in a similar role within an institutional/NHS environment

Skills & Abilities

Essential

  • Good numeracy and literacy skills
  • Good interpersonal, communication skills.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Swansea Bay University Health Board

Address

Morriston Hospital

Heol Maes Eglwys, Cwmrhydyceirw

Swansea

SA6 6NL


Employer's website

https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Swansea Bay University Health Board

Address

Morriston Hospital

Heol Maes Eglwys, Cwmrhydyceirw

Swansea

SA6 6NL


Employer's website

https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Security & Car Parking Services Manager

Alan Thorne

Alan.D.Thorne@wales.nhs.uk

01792702222

Date posted

16 May 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£21,069 to £21,638 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

130-EA022-0523

Job locations

Morriston Hospital

Heol Maes Eglwys, Cwmrhydyceirw

Swansea

SA6 6NL


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