Morecambe security officer

Morecambe security officer we are looking for a full time security guard in morecambe The night shift patterns are 4 on 4 off. The hours of the shifts are 20:00-6:30am and 21:30-8:00am. There is a short period of lone working between 6:30am and 7:30am pay rate £13 your main duties -Supervise people as they enter and exit the building in the reception are of the building. It is expected that you are logging times they were last seen and contacted on the handover. we need to ensure that we have contact with all our young people within each 24-hour period. This could be in a number of different ways including face to face, phone call, message or WhatsApp. It is vital this is recorded on the handover so we can monitor this. -Some of the young people at the service have a curfew This is usually the case for our 16/17 Looked after children. We expect night staff to ensure that the young person has returned to the service on time. When a young person has not returned and has missed their curfew and we are unable to contact them, it is expected that they are reported as a missing person/ Absent from home to the police and to the social services out of hours emergency duty team. Ensure the safety and security of the residents and support them with various needs whenever possible This will include spending time talking to residents. In some instances when a young person is in crisis it may mean contacting relevant services to seek support in managing their wellbeing. Record everything on the handover Manage visitors and overnight guests at the service. Ensuring that visitors leave at 11PM. (visiting hours 9am-11PM, 7 days a week Conduct building checks, safety checks (e.g. fire safety) and maintain a security log on an hourly basis recording when patrols have been conducted. Monitor CCTV During each building checks it is expected that all fire doors around the building both inside and out are checked, are closed and locked. if there are any health and safety concerns that can be managed on site e.g. overflowing bins it is expected that night staff will intervene and deal with any hazard that may present. Drug and Alcohol use are not permitted in the main building. If a young person is found to be using substances in the service, they are to be challenged and asked to remove it from the premises This information then needs to be logged and handed over to management as it impacts on the resident’s tenancy at the service What We Offer Flexible working hours Supportive, family-run business environment Full induction and ongoing training Company pension scheme Double pay on Bank Holidays Uniform provided 24-hour control room support Mobile app for shift management and check-ins Requirements Valid SIA Licence (Door Supervisor or Security Guard) Full UK driving licence and access to a personal vehicle (car required) Ability to travel to sites reliably Strong communication skills (written and verbal) Ability to remain calm under pressure Professional appearance and good personal hygiene Good time management and reliability Willingness to learn and follow procedures Additional Questions Are you available to work at short notice? Do you have access to your own vehicle and a valid driving licence? Do you hold a valid SIA licence? Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Lingwood Security is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce. We are proud recipients of the Diversity Champion and International Inclusion Award 2026. We actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from underrepresented and minoritised communities, as well as individuals with disabilities. We are committed to removing barriers and providing support where needed—please let us know how we can assist you.