Location: Kent area (opportunities within Ashford, Margate, Canterbury & Dover)
Salary: £12.21 per hour
Hospital Security can be physically touch, mentally challenging and extremely rewarding!
Position Overview:
Are you ready to join our hospital security team? Assist Security Group is seeking experienced security professionals with exceptional customer service skills and a background in fast-paced environments, ideally, within NHS Hospitals. As a Security Officer, you will receive comprehensive training to handle various situations, including conflict management and physical intervention.
Responsibilities & Duties:
* Collaborate with the in-house security management team, following instructions from Hospital Security Managers.
* Manage queues, entrances, lobbies, wards, and car parks around the hospital premises.
* Provide assistance to the public, offering directions and information about the hospital and local area.
* Maintain a safe environment for patients, staff, and contractors, ensuring a visible and vigilant security presence.
* Offer support to NHS staff and respond promptly to any incidents or emergencies.
* Utilize conflict management skills to de-escalate situations and minimize the need for physical intervention.
* Maintain effective communication via two-way radios and accurately report activities and incidents.
Requirements:
* Valid Door Supervisor licence.
* Right to Work in the UK.
* 5-year employment/educational history.
* Able to commute the the required areas - within 1 hour travel time
* Able to work in a fast paced, challenging environment.
* Able to keep cool under pressure.
* Proficiency in using two-way radios.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Professional appearance and demeanor.
Preferred (but not essential) Requirements:
* Previous experience in NHS environments.
* Security experience with conflict management.
* Additional training in Emergency First Aid, ACT, Safeguarding, Fire Marshall, Manual Handling, Conflict Management.
Benefits:
* Competitive pay rate.
* Perkbox membership
* Shift pattern covering nights, days, and weekends (24/7 site).
* Onsite training provided.
Hospital Security can be physically touch, mentally challenging and extremely rewarding