Hospital Security - Kent area

Location: Kent area (opportunities within Ashford, Margarite, 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!