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Band 4 Security Liaison Worker - Ardenleigh Hospital

Band 4

Main area: Security Liaison Grade Band 4
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref: 436-7032327

Site: Ardenleigh Hospital
Town: Erdington
Salary: £26,530 - £29,114 per annum, pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 20/04/2025 23:59
Interview date: 21/04/2025

Please note that this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Job Overview

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 which is a Medium Secure Unit. While you will be based in 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, who can work as part of a team and independently. Ideally, the post holder would have experience of working in secure environments and must hold a working understanding of the concepts of physical, procedural, and relational security.

You will have an eye for detail, be able to undertake audits, searches, and checks, and be able to identify and implement changes to working practices to enhance security in the service. You may also be required to provide cover for the Control Room, where full training will be offered.

Main Duties of the Job

1. Support, develop, and work in line with policies and procedures for risk, security, health, and safety management.
2. Provide advice and support to staff on security-related issues and contribute to the wider risk management.
3. Act as a role model for staff and service users, reflecting the values of the organisation.
4. Support the Reception and Security Manager, the ANP for Risk and Security, and the wider nurse management team; be adaptable and flexible to the needs of the service.
5. Assist with major incident planning and incident management within the Specialist and Complex Care Programme.
6. Work rotational shifts as per the needs of the service.

Working for Our Organisation

Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing, and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.

Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive, and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people’s lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.

Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities

For further information about the main responsibilities, please view the attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Knowledge

• Level 3 Diploma in a related area of practice.

Skills

• Ability to use ICT-based software including presentation and teaching skills.
• Experience of working in a secure mental health environment.

Our Trust is committed to treating individuals fairly and ensuring they have the same opportunities to fulfil their potential, even if this means doing things differently for different people sometimes. We are working hard to ensure our workforce reflects the diversity within Birmingham and Solihull and that our services meet the needs of all diverse service users and carers.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of our safe recruitment practice, pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. As part of the selection process, you may be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check; however, all cases of criminal record history are dealt with on a case-by-case basis.

Please note, if applicable for your role, you will be required to cover the cost of your DBS certificate. This will be deducted from your salary over 3 months. You will also be required to sign up to the DBS Update Service before commencement with the Trust. The Trust will reimburse this. You will be contractually obliged to maintain your subscription.

All successful applicants will be required to complete the Trust’s induction programme. The Fundamental (Statutory and Mandatory) training will be in an e-learning format. You will be required to complete training modules online (approx. 9-14 hours depending on post) by the end of your second week with us.

If you are successful at the shortlisting stage of the recruitment process, we may contact you via email to advise you of the interview details. Please ensure you access your email account from which you applied regularly once the position has closed.

Employer Certification / Accreditation Badges

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.