Service Assistant: Car Parking Assistant in Belfast

Job Role: Service Assistant: Car Parking Assistant MPA are currently recruiting a Service Assistant for our public service client based in Lisbrun The post holder will carry out a range of Security, Car Parking and Portering duties which lie within the post holder’s remit in an efficient and customer focused way and strictly follow the Core Values and Behaviours of our client. This will include but not limited to the protection of people and property, to prevent and detect crime and fully support clinicians as required, to carry out car parking functions and Portering tasks as and when required. Location –Lisburn- Lagan Valley Hospital Hours of Work – Monday – Friday Salary - £12.75 per hour Key Duties / Responsibilities Security Service Assistants will carry such equipment which is required to enable the successful completion of their function. Will maintain the Support Services Uniform Policy ensuring high standards of appearance at all times. To correctly use personal protective equipment / clothing issued by the Trust and ensure that all security equipment, including radio sets, are in working order and to report any loss or damage to the security supervisor. To adhere to and act within guidance set out in Trust Policies and Procedures. To assist in the investigation of and to report incidents, accidents and losses in line with Departmental / Trust Policy. To ensure that Health and Safety Regulations are observed. Report faults and security breaches in line with trust guidance. Patrol the site either by foot or in a vehicle as required and in accordance with information, instruction and training. Respond to reported incidents as directed by the line manager (usually supervisor) or service user as appropriate. Security Service Assistants will respond immediately to calls for security assistance, take notes of as much relating detail as possible to enable completion of necessary logs/reports and retain evidential material where appropriate. In situations where assault has taken place or is taking place. Where patients are being assessed under the Mental Capacity Act and may be at risk to themselves or others. Where staff or patients are in fear of physical harm. Where theft or other criminal activity is alleged to have taken place. Where there has been a report of a confirmed fire, security staff will take direction from the person in charge where there is a risk to patients and their evacuation is considered. When attending an incident Security Service Assistants will take action within the limits of what is provided by training in relation to Legal Powers and Management of Aggression and Potential Aggression (MAPA) and ensure that those who are held under Deprivation of Liberty as determined by the Mental Capacity Act remain in the care of clinicians. Will seek assistance from the PSNI to deal with persons allegedly offending Public Order (NI) Order legislation. Will liaise with the PSNI as required and assist as far as possible with their requests for assistance/information. Essential Criteria Age 18 years or over. Must have at least two years previous experience in a security role. Hold a current full driving licence which is valid for use in the UK and enables the holder to drive a manual transmission vehicle. This criteria will be waived in the case of applicants whose disability prohibits driving but who have access to a form of transport. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Ability to use initiative and be capable of working on own. Ability to work rotating day and night shifts. #J-18808-Ljbffr