Join Thornford Park Hospital a service for males with mental illness/complex care needs as well as those with personality disorder in Thatcham as a Security Assistant where you will be part of creating a safe environment for some of the most vulnerable people in society.
As a Security Assistant you will be responsible for daily security checks and ensuring procedures are maintained around the medium, low and PICU wards, where you will support staff, service users and visitors at all times. 
Working alongside an established team, you will promote and educate the service on the importance of security by providing specialist advice and support, which will see you help create a positive culture; set standards and challenge unacceptable behaviour.
You will receive all necessary training to get you started and join the dedicated team, where you can make a positive difference and be part of changing lives for the better. There’s also a huge range of courses on offer to help grow and develop your career. If you have the aspiration, capability and dedication, Elysium Healthcare can give you the support and opportunities to help you achieve your career goals.
As a Security Assistant you will:
* Maintain required security standards of the hospital by following relevant policy’s and procedures as defined by the Hospital.
* Be an active member of the team with a collective responsibility for the day to day operation taking forward the Security Managers strategy.
* Maintain excellent telephone communication skills and ability to meet and greeting visitors in a professional manner.
* Establish and maintain good working relationships with all staff, visitors and service users.
* Be Monitoring own personal and professional development and seeking a regular appraisal and review of performance and progress.
* Help create a positive culture; set standards and challenge unacceptable behaviour.
* Remain calm during stressful situations
* Undertake any other tasks requested that are appropriate for the post.
* Attend mandatory and statutory training on an annual basis as required by Elysium Healthcare
To be successful in this role, you will have:
* Significant previous experience working within a secure environment is desirable 
* Excellent Security knowledge 
* Clear communicator
* Knowledge of computer software programs
Where you will be working:
Location: Thornford Park, Crookham Hill, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG19 8ET
You will work at Thornford Park which is a combination of medium secure and low secure units and rehabilitation flats. The service provides a seamless internal care pathway supporting and empowering patients in their recovery and rehabilitation.
You will work alongside the multidisciplinary to provide personalised assessment and treatment programmes for males with mental illness/ complex care needs as well as those with personality disorder. Service users may have histories of offending and/or may have failed in previous placements.
 What you will get: * Annual salary of £25,351 (Pro Rata)
* The equivalent of 33 days annual leave – plus your birthday off! (Pro Rata)
* Free meals and parking
* Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance.
* Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals.
* Pension contribution to secure your future.
* Life Assurance for added peace of mind.
* Enhanced Maternity Package so you can truly enjoy this special time.
There is also a range of other benefits including retail discounts and special offers, car leasing without a credit check, holiday financing and much more.
About your next employer:
You will be working for an established, stable and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move. 
Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally. 
Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility and are committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of service users. Candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure.