Escort (Facilities Management)

Career Opportunity: Escort (Facilities Management) at HMP Parc

G4S Care and Rehabilitation Services is seeking dedicated individuals to join their Facilities Management team as Escorts at HMP Parc in Bridgend. This role offers a stable, full-time position with a competitive salary and a range of benefits, all within a secure and supportive environment dedicated to rehabilitation.

The core philosophy at HMP Parc is to equip offenders with the skills and support necessary for successful reintegration into society. As an Escort, you will play a crucial role in maintaining a safe and normalized environment by managing the movements of contractors and visitors within the prison estate. This is an opportunity to contribute to a vital service that prioritizes dignity, respect, and the creation of positive relationships.

What This Opportunity Offers You:

• Stable Employment: A permanent, full-time contract of 40 hours per week with a salary of £26,128.77 per annum.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Including a company pension, free on-site parking, an on-site canteen, and access to high street shop discounts.
• Professional Development: Ongoing training and development opportunities are provided to support your career growth within G4S.
• Meaningful Work: Contribute to a service focused on offender rehabilitation and creating a safe, normalized environment.
• Supportive Environment: G4S is committed to fostering a secure, friendly, and professional working environment with a strong emphasis on equality and diversity.
• Career Progression: This role can be a stepping stone into broader facilities management or security-related careers within G4S.

Key Considerations for Aspiring Candidates:

• Role Focus: Your primary responsibility will be to escort and control the movements of contractors and visitors, ensuring compliance with G4S procedures and maintaining health & safety standards within the prison.
• Security Awareness: A strong understanding of security protocols, including key locking and tool control, is essential, especially when escorting maintenance personnel.
• Health & Safety Commitment: You will be instrumental in promoting a positive health and safety culture by conducting routine inspections, reporting incidents, and adhering to safe systems of work.
• Team Collaboration: The role involves working effectively with other members of the Facilities Management team and potentially other staff across the prison.
• Vetting Process: Please be aware that this role is subject to rigorous security vetting, including a 5-year checkable history. Eligibility to work in the UK is mandatory.

Skills and Experience:

While not strictly essential, demonstrating experience in the following areas will strengthen your application:

• Essential Skills: Experience within a maintenance establishment, a proven ability to follow policy and procedures, and experience within a health and safety environment are highly valued.
• Desirable Skills: Holding a BTEC Level 1 in Health & Safety, possessing a full, clean driving license, and having prior experience in building and facilities maintenance would be advantageous.

HMP Parc also encourages applications from Welsh speakers. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals seeking a stable career with a reputable organization, where you can make a tangible difference in a unique and challenging environment.