Escort

ESCORT (Facilities Management)

G4S Care and Rehabilitation Services

HMP Parc, Bridgend, CF35 6AP

Salary £27,865.40 per annum, Permanent, Full Time, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday 

About Us

Within Care and Rehabilitation Services, the philosophy of our prisons is to rehabilitate offenders and equip them to re-integrate into mainstream society on release. We seek to normalise prison conditions as far as possible to reflect life in the outside community. Our aim is to create an environment in which staff and prisoners feel safe and causes of prison stress are minimised. Central to our philosophy is the relationship between staff and prisoners. Our training and operational practices emphasise the need to treat prisoners with dignity and respect and G4S staff build positive and supportive relationships with the prisoners in their care.

HMP & YOI Parc accommodates 1800 convicted male adult prisoners and remand/ convicted young offenders and young people in a secure but modern environment.

About the Role

We are looking for an Escort who will support the Facilities Management team by coordinating and escorting contractors and visitors across the prison estate.

This is a varied role that requires good communication skills, attention to detail, a strong awareness of Prison security and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Some of the Key Responsibilities are: 

• Escort and supervise contractors and visitors throughout the prison estate, ensuring compliance with security and safety procedures.
• Manage contractor movements and maintain effective contractor control, including risk assessments and accurate records.
• Monitor contractor activities to ensure safe working practices are followed.
• Maintain security awareness, particularly regarding keys, locking procedures and tool control.
• Work collaboratively with maintenance teams to support facilities operations.
• Promote health and safety, reporting accidents, incidents and near misses promptly.
• Complete escort duties efficiently and within required timescales.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues, contractors and visitors.
• Support safeguarding responsibilities and contribute to continuous improvements in safety and service delivery.

About You

You must be a reliable, responsible and safety-conscious individual who can follow organisational policies, procedures and maintain high professional standards within a secure environment.

You must have previous experience working within a maintenance establishment or facilities environment, good communication and interpersonal skills, and a sound understanding of health and safety responsibilities. You must be organised, adaptable and able to work independently as well as part of a team.

A strong awareness of security, confidentiality and safeguarding is essential. You will also play a key role in maintaining effective contractor control, ensuring movements comply with security procedures, health and safety requirements and operational guidelines.

Working closely with Security, Support Services and Facilities Management teams, you must help ensure contractor visits and maintenance activities are completed safely and efficiently.

Benefits

• All equipment and uniform provided
• Company pension
• Free on-site parking
• On-site canteen
• Ongoing training and development
• Access to High Street Shop discounts.

What We Offer

G4S provides a secure, supportive, and professional working environment, coupled with comprehensive training and
development opportunities to foster career growth.

For more information about HMP Parc, please visit https://www.hmpparc.co.uk/

Equality and Diversity

At G4S Care and Rehabilitation Services, we champion Equality and Diversity. We warmly welcome applications
from individuals of all backgrounds and are committed to providing a fully inclusive workplace where everyone feels
empowered to be themselves. We are more than happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that may be required,
either for the role itself or during the recruitment process.

Safeguarding

G4S Care and Rehabilitation Services is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of children and
adults at risk and each employee is expected to support these goals.

Security Clearance

Please note that these positions are subject to a 5 year checkable history and the stringent vetting standards set by
G4S and HMPPS. They are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.

Eligibility

You must have the right to work in the UK and will be required to furnish complete details of your employment and
education history for the past 5 years as part of the security screening process.