Detention Officer

Description

Job Title: Detention Officer – SC

Location: Yarlswood, Bedford

Contract Duration: 6 Months

Daily Rate: £250/day (Umbrella – Maximum)

IR35 Status: Inside IR35

Security Clearance: CTC

Key Responsibilities:

You will also be accountable for a variety of tasks to ensure effective communication and engagement with residents, as below:

* Conducting face-to-face engagements, including inductions and assessments

* Discussing options and the consequences of non-compliance with residents

* Identifying and managing vulnerability indicators, ensuring that they are recorded and managed in-line with policy

* Engaging regularly with IRC suppliers and stakeholders

* Giving case updates and managing a portfolio of residents

* Recording interactions accurately on IT systems in a timely manner and provide feedback to caseworkers

* Contributing to management reports and undertaking office administration duties such as inbox management and taking phone calls

* Flagging issues appropriately and in a timely manner to management or other appropriate departments

Working Pattern:

This role is suitable for part-time working hours, with a minimum requirement to work 3 full shifts (22.2 hours) per week in a full range of shifts.

Please note that full shifts, of up to 12 hours, will be required even if a part time contract is sought.

Training:

You will receive full training and support to do the job. Training takes place on the job with a mentor who supports you until you are fully confident in the role. Even then you are never alone; you work as part of a team where there is always someone around for advice and support.

Essential Criteria:

* Solid verbal and written communication skills

* Leadership potential and the ability to manage testing situations

* Flexibility, adaptability, and problem-solving skills

* Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel

Desirable Criteria

* Knowledge of Immigration Detention

Disability Confident

As a member of the disability confident scheme, CLIENT guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.

Armed Forces Covenant

CLIENT is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.

If you qualify for the above, please notify us on (phone number removed).

We will be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview.

Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let me know.

To apply for this role please submit your latest CV or contact Aspect Resources on (phone number removed)

Ad ID: 5416905629