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We are looking to recruit an experienced Security Receptions to join our team who will contribute towards the continuous delivery of our secure service.
Location: Birmingham
Salary: from £22,821 per annum
Hours: 37.5 hours contract – shift cover 24/7
About us
We are a mental health charity and our purpose is to inspire hope for those living with complex mental health needs. As one of Northampton’s biggest employers, with access to around 100 acres of beautiful private grounds within our charity, we aim to deliver high quality care and outcomes for our patients.
St Andrew’s Birmingham is a 118 bedded adult mental healthcare facility comprises of eight units that cover medium and low security for both Men and Women. Located in Stirchley, a vibrant area in South Birmingham, easily accessible by road networks and public transport.
The Role
As a key member of the St. Andrew’s security team your key responsibilities will be maintaining security systems and records. Duties will include key management, processing staff and visitors, managing and responding to all emergency incidents including fire and intruder alarms. Internal and external patrols of the site.
About you
We are looking for someone with:
- Working knowledge or experience in working in the healthcare sector or similar
- Working knowledge or experience in working in the security field
- To have a good working knowledge of working security systems.
- Demonstrate good communication skills
- Demonstrate clear verbal and written skills
- Be flexible, reliable and able to work a 12 hour shift pattern on either days or nights
- You will have a strong customer focus
- Be able to show initiative, whilst adhering to the policies and procedures that ensure a safe environment and compliance with secure standards
- ESSENTIAL - You must hold a Full UK Driving Licence
Applications are welcome from well-motivated individuals, who are flexible, able to demonstrate initiative and who possess excellent communication skills.
Rewards
We offer an excellent benefits package including: Pension; Sickness policy on par with the NHS; Access to the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts schemes; 35 days annual leave (including bank holidays), increasing to 41 after 10 years' service; Life cover; Our newly launched Electric Car scheme; Cycle to work scheme; Healthcare cash plan; Free parking; Paid DBS application; Access to free vocational qualifications.
Our patients and your colleagues will expect you to live the St Andrew’s CARE values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence every single day.
