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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