Band 4 Security Liaison Worker - Ardenleigh hospital

You will be expected to meet high standards of physical, relational and procedural security within our medium secure mental health service.

You will be recruited to support Ardenleigh Hospital, a Medium Secure Unit. While based at one of our three MSUs you may need to support the other MSU sites within Birmingham.

We are looking for a post holder who is enthusiastic, self‑motivated and efficient, able to work as part of a team and independently. Ideally the candidate will have experience working in secure environments and hold a working understanding of the concepts of physical, procedural and relational security.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an eye for detail, undertake audits, searches and checks, and identify and implement changes to improve security practices.
• Provide cover for the Control Room with full training offered.
• Support, develop and work in line with policies and procedures for risk, security, health and safety management.
• Advise and support staff on security‑related issues and contribute to wider risk management.
• Act as a role model for staff and service users, reflecting the values of the organisation.
• Assist the Reception and Security Manager, the ANP for Risk and Security, and the wider nurse management team, maintaining adaptability and flexibility.
• Assist with major incident planning and incident management within the Specialist and Complex Care Programme.
• Work rotational shifts as per the needs of the service.

Qualifications and Experience

Prior experience in a medium secure environment and a solid understanding of physical, procedural and relational security concepts are required.

#J-18808-Ljbffr