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Permanent roles offering job stability & security. Working as a Prisoner Escort Custody Driver (PCO) in Prisoner Escort Custody Services (PECS) is more than just a role—it’s an opportunity to be part of a professional team that plays a vital role in the justice system, ensuring safety and security every day. In addition to a rewarding career, we also offer: • Salary of £26,745 (40hrs pw). Training salary is £23,402 (35hrs pw)., • Annual salary increments: Year 2 - £27,411, Year 3 - £27,927, Year 4 - £28,446, • Additional driving allowance earnings for Category B1/C1 License holders:, • B1 = £600 per year, • C1 = £2,400 per year. (C1 License holders must drive 6 cell vehicles – subject to further terms)., • A potential first-year income between £32,345 & £34,145 (depending upon license type and overtime based on a current average of 8 hrs overtime pw)., • Pension (matched up to 6%), life insurance, 20 days annual leave (rising to 25 after 7 years) plus Bank Holidays., • Discounts on Merlin Attractions, mobile phones, cinema, leisure, retail, and hospitality. We are operational 24/6, and you’ll be expected to cover various early and late shifts, with a minimum of 40 hours per week. Flexibility is absolutely essential, as the nature of the role involves a wide range of different working arrangements and additional hours. There will be days when your finishing time is unpredictable, and you may need to work beyond your scheduled hours to meet the demands of the job. We operate on a rota basis, which is provided 12 weeks in advance, allowing you to plan ahead. This system ensures that, despite the long and often unpredictable hours, you will have the flexibility to enjoy meaningful time off to do the things you love. About the Role: As a PCO at our base, you’ll work as part of a crew to provide safe and secure court transportation and custody services. You’ll collect adult male and female detainees between prisons, police stations and courts, always ensuring their well-being. Depending upon operational requirements, you may be required to remain at court, where you’ll be responsible for the care of the detainee until they return to custody or are released. Duties include accompanying defendants in courtrooms and cells, searching property and people, ensuring food and drink are available, and completing paperwork and data entry. Key Responsibilities: • Start the day early, attend briefings to receive assignments, including details on prisoners, pick-up and drop-off locations, and specific risks., • Check handheld devices for schedules and prisoner information. Complete vehicle checks., • Collect prisoners from various locations, verify paperwork and property, search prisoners, and load them onto the vehicle., • Monitor prisoners' welfare during transport, conduct cell checks, and provide water if needed. Arrange comfort stops for long journeys., • Transport prisoners to courts and handle inter-prison transfers for reasons such as bed space management or educational needs., • Return to the vehicle base, perform end-of-use checks, report defects, and hand in documentation., • Work beyond contracted hours due to job demands, sometimes exceeding 50 hours a week., • Stay with prisoners admitted to hospitals and handle emergency transfers during incidents like prison riots. What you need to do the job! Our current PCOs come to us with diverse work and life experiences. What you’ve done before doesn’t matter; what matters is your commitment to making a difference in the lives of others. The rest you will learn during your 5 1/2-week training course and through our experienced colleagues. You’ll need to hold a current driver's licence, B1 or C1 Licence (valid CPC card desirable). Our roles would suit those who have a particular interest in criminology or psychology. Required skills and abilities: • Ability to understand and respond to the emotional needs of detainees., • Capability to handle stressful and emotionally demanding situations with a calm and composed demeanour., • Ability to think on your feet and make quick, effective decisions in challenging situations., • Strong ability to work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure the safety and well-being of detainees., • Meticulous in following protocols, conducting searches, and completing paperwork accurately., • Adequate physical fitness to perform duties that may involve restraining detainees and handling long hours., • Skilled in de-escalating conflicts and managing challenging behaviour effectively., • High ethical standards and a commitment to always maintaining confidentiality and professionalism., • Sensitivity to the diverse backgrounds and needs of detainees, ensuring respectful and fair treatment. Our Assessment Process: Briefing call to assess eligibility -> Competency based Virtual Interview -> short role-play and written exercise. Additional Information: All roles are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and all offers of employment are subject to Ministry of Justice Enhanced Level 2 checks with Enhanced DBS (Adult & Child Barring) and satisfactory employment references. This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship under current UK Home Office rules, as it does not meet the required salary or skill level criteria. Whilst we encourage applications to other roles, candidates who already have a valid right to work in the UK through other immigration routes or permissions must meet the below minimum eligibility criteria: • Have at least two years remaining on your current visa, • Have lived in the UK for at least one year, as vetting process requires a counter-signatory from a recognised professional who has known you for that duration. For general right-to-work guidance, please visit the ___. #PECS About Serco At Serco, not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play, from caring for vulnerable people to managing complex public services. We are a team of 50,000 people responsible for delivering essential public services around the world in areas including defence, transport, justice, immigration, healthcare and citizen services. We are innovators, committed to redesigning and improving public services for the benefit of everyone. By joining Serco you will have unlimited access to our Global Employee Networks – SercoInspire (Gender), SercoEmbrace (Multicultural), SercoUnlimited (Disability) and In@Serco (LGBT & Networks). Serco Employee Networks, led by colleagues who are passionate about diversity, inclusion and belonging. Apply Please click on the apply button to complete your application. Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment. At Serco, we see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. As such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool. We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working. We operate a hybrid work structure in many of our business areas. We are proudly Disability Confident Leader employers and holder of the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview. For help with your application please contact j&. At Serco we support fair access to employment for those with unspent criminal convictions through the ‘Ban the Box’ pledge (some may be exempt due to the nature of the role and the security clearance required). Please contact our recruitment team directly on j& to discuss.

Permanent roles offering job stability & security Working as a Prisoner Custody Officer (PCO) in Prisoner Escort Custody Services (PECS) is more than just a role—it’s an opportunity to be part of a professional team that plays a vital role in the justice system, ensuring safety and security every day. We also offer: • Base Salary of £23,402 (35hrs pw)., • We believe in recognising your contributions and growth, so as well as continuous training & development opportunities, every year, you will be eligible for a base salary increment, allowing you to see tangible progress in your earnings (year 2 - £23,984 / year 3 - £24,436 / year 4 - £24,890), • Pension (matched up to 6%), life insurance; 20 days annual leave (rising to 25 after 7 years’ service) plus Bank Holidays., • A range of benefits to support the health and wellbeing of you and your family such as Employee Assistance Programme, MIND, Simply Health Care and Dental Plans and more, • Access to a range of discounts and exclusive deals such as Merlin Attractions, Mobile Phone discounts, Cinema discounts, Leisure, Retail and Hospitality discounts and more, • A supportive team & culture where you’ll get the chance to make a positive difference in a company passionate about diversity and inclusion. We are operational 24/6 and you’ll cover various early and late shifts, 35hrs pw. Flexibility is key as due to the nature of role there are a range of different working arrangements & additional hours. There will be days when your finishing time could be unpredictable, however, we operate a rota basis (provided 12 weeks in advance) that allows you the flexibility to enjoy meaningful time off to do the things you enjoy & love. About the Role: As a PCO at our court, you’ll work as part of a team to provide safe and secure escorting and custody services to detainees, focusing on maintaining their physical and mental wellbeing. During court proceedings, you’ll be responsible for every aspect of detainee management until it’s time for them to return to custody or be released. Key duties include: • Escorting defendants to and from courtrooms, cells, and other areas within the court, including accompanying them to the toilet to ensure security and safety. This may involve being handcuffed to the detainee., • Monitoring and supervising detainees while they are in the docks during court sessions, ensuring they remain secure and do not pose a risk to themselves or others., • Being privy to sensitive and confidential information discussed during court proceedings, including testimonies, legal arguments etc. Maintaining discretion and confidentiality is paramount. Being prepared to listen to harrowing and distressing testimonies and evidence. It is crucial to maintain professionalism and provide support to detainees while managing your own emotional wellbeing., • Ensuring that detainees have access to food and drink throughout the day, catering to any dietary requirements or restrictions., • Monitoring the mental and physical health of detainees, providing support and reporting any concerns to the appropriate authorities., • Ensuring the safety and security of the court environment, including responding to any incidents or emergencies that may arise. Conducting thorough searches of property and individuals to prevent contraband from entering secure areas., • Completing necessary paperwork and data entry accurately, including logging detainee movements, incidents, and any other relevant information., • Working closely with other court staff, law enforcement, and legal professionals to ensure smooth and secure court operations. What you need to do the job! Our current PCO’s come to us with different work & life experiences, what you’ve done before doesn’t matter, what matters is that you’re committed to making a difference to the lives of others – the rest you will learn during your 5 1/2-weeks training course and through our experienced colleagues. Ideally, you’ll have a current valid driver's license, be reasonably fit and have good written and verbal communications skills, using those skills to manage and control all situations. This role requires a high level of responsibility, vigilance, and the ability to handle challenging situations with professionalism and care. You will be an integral part of the judicial process, ensuring that justice is administered safely and securely. Our roles would suit those who have a particular interest in criminology or psychology. Our Assessment Process: Briefing call to assess eligibility -> Competency based Virtual Interview -> short role-play and written exercise. Additional Information: All roles are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and all offers of employment are subject to Ministry of Justice Enhanced Level 2 checks with Enhanced DBS (Adult & Child Barring) and satisfactory employment references. All staff have a responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and vulnerable young adults. The post holder must undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation. This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship under current UK Home Office rules, as it does not meet the required salary or skill level criteria. Whilst we encourage applications to other roles, candidates who already have a valid right to work in the UK through other immigration routes or permissions must meet the below minimum eligibility criteria: For general right-to-work guidance, please visit the ___. #pecs About Serco At Serco, not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play, from caring for vulnerable people to managing complex public services. We are a team of 50,000 people responsible for delivering essential public services around the world in areas including defence, transport, justice, immigration, healthcare and citizen services. We are innovators, committed to redesigning and improving public services for the benefit of everyone. By joining Serco you will have unlimited access to our Global Employee Networks – SercoInspire (Gender), SercoEmbrace (Multicultural), SercoUnlimited (Disability) and In@Serco (LGBT & Networks). Serco Employee Networks, led by colleagues who are passionate about diversity, inclusion and belonging. Apply Please click on the apply button to complete your application. Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment. At Serco, we see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. As such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool. We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working. We operate a hybrid work structure in many of our business areas. We are proudly Disability Confident Leader employers and holder of the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview. For help with your application please contact j&. At Serco we support fair access to employment for those with unspent criminal convictions through the ‘Ban the Box’ pledge (some may be exempt due to the nature of the role and the security clearance required). Please contact our recruitment team directly on j& to discuss.

Residential Childcare Support WorkerLocation: CarlisleContract Type: Part-time, permanentSpecific Hours: 30 hours per week - shift patternUnqualified Basic Salary: £19,843.

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Whether you’re an experienced Residential Childcare Support Worker or want a new career path that allows you to have a positive impact on young people in your community, we’d love to hear from you. We invest heavily in the continued professional development of our employees – that’s why our

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