Escort

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Contract Escorts are required at HMP Durham/HMP Low Newton/HMP Frankland to escort and supervise contractors whilst they are on site carrying out construction work.We are recruiting a number of Escorts to work at HMP Durham/HMP Low Newton/HMP Frankland for an upcoming project. These are temporary assignments which can be both long and short term, full-time hours, possible overtime, and an opportunity to kick-start a career within the prison service.Your new role

To ensure the safety and safe passage of contractors assigned to you in the capacity of the Escort role. To carry out escorting to support the efficient delivery of project work and planned/ minor work tasks as assigned by your line manager.
Escort duties and Responsibilities:

• Booking in & escorting of all Contractors, tools and vehicles within the establishment.
• Check all tools and plant ensuring a current tool list is up-to-date.
• Supervision of the contractors at all times
• Ensure and enforce the wearing of PPE at all times.
• Maintain regular communication via radio net where appropriate
• Keep account of those in your charge and maintain proper order.
• To support with incidents as the 'first on scene' and work as part of a team to resolve the issues.
• To be aware of prisoners' rights and dignity and their personal responsibility

Please note: This role requires a significant amount of walking and physical activity throughout the day and may also require cover within different regional establishments.
Details:Pay Frequency: Weekly

Standard Hourly Rate:

Working Days: Monday to Friday

Working Hours: 39 hours per week minimum

Additional Information: The current standard working hours are between (Apply online only). However, hours could change if deemed appropriate by the contractors.

What you'll need to succeed

You will need to be honest, hard-working, reliable, trustworthy and have great attention to detail, alongside being an excellent team player. Any and all training will be provided for you on site when you start. Therefore, previous experience in the role is not necessary.

• All applicants who are interested in the position must pass Prison Clearance, which can take up to 8 weeks.
• All applicants must be able to provide details of 2 satisfactory references.
• All applicants must have indefinite leave to remain in the UK.
• All applicants must be willing to undergo security clearance and identity checks.
• Full training is provided by the establishment. Training time will be paid at the standard hourly rate.

What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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