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Cardiff & Vale University Health Board has an exciting opportunity within their Security Department. We are seeking highly motivated individuals to join our Operational Security team. The successful candidates will be looking to develop their existing skills and will be expected to proactively contribute to the ongoing success of the team, sometimes in a very demanding environment. The Security Officer posts will work a 12 hour shift pattern of four days on followed by four rest days.

You should ideally have experience of working in a security role, with an understanding of CCTV, access control and various alarm systems, etc. You must be physically able with good communication skills, along with the personality and experience to relate to people in all situations. You will be expected to exercise control and restraint techniques, for which full training will be provided.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.

Our mission is “Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together” , and our vision is that every person’s chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.

If you feel you can meet the challenges of working at the Cardiff & Vale University Health Board, and can live up to the very highest standards of service, we’d like to hear from you.

Successful applicants will be contacted and notified of interview dates & times.

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At the Cardiff & Vale University Health Board, we fully support the right of all staff to equal opportunities and are committed to the development of a diverse workforce. Applications are welcome from anyone who meets the specific criteria of the post regardless of age, gender, disability, religion/ belief or sexual orientation. Benefits available to all employees include: Workplace Nurseries and a Pension Scheme. All staff have a responsibility for safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and for ensuring they are aware of the specific duties relating to their role.

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