Casual Security Safeguarding Officer

At Places for People, we hire People, not numbers! So, if you like the sound of one of our jobs, please apply - you could be just who we're looking for! Of course, experience and track record are important, but we're more interested in hiring someone that embodies our People Promises. That's someone that does the right thing, is enthusiastic and motivated to grow, believes in Community spirit, is respectful and enjoys their work. As the UK's leading Social Enterprise we're dedicated to creating inclusive and thriving Communities for both our Customers and Employees.

As part of Places for People Group, Derwent FM are experts in providing facilities management solutions for university campus buildings and student accommodation. Our service is focused on our partnership approach with our clients and the student experience.

So, what are you waiting for? Join a Community that cares about you!

More About Your Role

Security Safeguards are highly motivated colleagues who believe in first class customer satisfaction. We see this role as being very customer focused with a friendly and welcoming approach. This is part of our mantra of ‘bringing places to life', our security safeguard team will put our people first, ensuring most importantly of all, that students and guests feel welcome and safe at their halls of residence.

Your role will involve carrying out student accommodation checks, responding to calls from students and taking part in regular patrols on campus.

Please note this is a 0 hour contract.

At Places for People, we prioritise our dedication to safer recruitment. Therefore, a basic DBS check is mandatory for this position

For more information please download our job profile available on our website.

More About You

The ideal candidate will have a track record of working as a Security Guard/ Officer, possess a valid SIA Licence and a drivers licence.

You will be a confident communicator and enjoy working in a customer focused role, ensuring the safety of our students are at the forefront of your mind.

The ideal applicant will be an approachable team member to students, colleagues and the university team dealing with any issues or unusual circumstances that occur.

Benefits

We are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for.

We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include:

• Competitive salary, with a salary review yearly
• Training and development
• Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more.
  
  

What's next?

If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then apply following our simple 5 minute application process, upload a CV and a supporting statement which demonstrates how you meet the requirements of the role. If you have any questions please email the recruitment team

If you are a Places for People customer and you're looking for support with your application, please contact our skills and employment team on [email protected].

Please note that we may bring the closing date forward, if we receive a large number of quality applications. If you are interested in this role we would advise applying immediately to avoid disappointment.

If you are using a mobile device such as an iPad then ensure your CV is stored in the cloud, we currently support Google Drive, OneDrive and Dropbox.

If you are a recruitment agency please note we operate a PSL and do not take cold calls

Armed Forces - We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant. Places for People will guarantee an interview for any candidate who is serving or has formerly served in the Armed Forces, as a reservist, armed forces veteran (including the wounded, injured and sick), cadet instructor and military spouse/partner and who meets the essential criteria for the vacancy.

Disability Confident - We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident scheme certified as Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. This helps us to successfully employ and retain people with disabilities and health conditions. Disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a vacancy will be guaranteed an interview. The Equality Act 2010 (Disability Discrimination Act 1995 for NI) defines a disabled person as someone who has a physical or mental impairment that has sa substantial and long-term negative effect on their ability to do daily activities.

Neurodivergent – Neurodiverse individuals have highly valuable skills, and we recognise that a traditional interview process sometimes works against them and doesn’t allow them to self-advocate. Neurodiverse applicants who meet the criteria for a vacancy will be guaranteed an interview.