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SECURE CARE OFFICER – Working in Youth Justice
Oakhill Secure Children’s Training Centre for Young People Milton Keynes, MK5 6AJ
Salary & Terms
- £39,595.92 per annum (after a 6-month probationary period)
- Full-time (~40 hours per week)
- Shift pattern:
- 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM or 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM
- Weekday & weekend working required
Benefits
- Company pension
- Family-friendly policies
- Free on-site parking + on-site shop discounts
- Free uniform & meals during shifts
- Set monthly shift patterns
- Comprehensive training & development
"BE THE DIFFERENCE"
This Secure Care Officer role is essential to maintaining the safe, effective operation of Oakhill Secure Training Centre (STC). We’re looking for individuals with:
- A variety of life skills & backgrounds
- Strong communication & integrity
- Resilience under pressure
A diverse, inclusive culture means our officers thrive within a supportive environment where work-life balance is achievable.
Key Responsibilities
You will provide caring, structured supervision for children (ages 12–18) who are remanded or sentenced under the Youth Justice System. Key duties include:
- Support & care: Motivate children to develop anti-offending behaviours, build life skills and prepare for reintegration into society.
- Professional guidance: Build mutual trust to ensure children respond positively to guidance and respectful boundaries.
- Behaviour management: Hold consistent expectations, model positive behaviours, and professionally de-escalate challenging situations.
- Safeguarding focus: Prioritise child welfare, ensuring all care aligns with G4S safeguarding policies.
- Positive resettlement: Work towards helping young people make more constructive life choices.
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Working in a secure environment, you’ll need to be dynamic, resilient, and capable of managing ever-changing scenarios with confidence.
Training & Preparation
Before starting in role:
- An 8-week, full-time induction & training programme (covering essential skills for secure care work).
- Note: Part-time applicants will revert to actual hours post-training, subject to weekend working.
Requirements & Eligibility
Essential
- Ability to work in the UK with 5+ years of UK residence (post-Brexit rules).
- Willing to undergo safer recruitment practices, including:
- Enhanced DBS security vetting
- Full work & education history disclosure (last 10 years).
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Advantageous (but not mandatory)
- Previous experience in working with vulnerable children or similar supportive care roles.
Why Join Us?
- Meaningful impact: Change the lives of young people and rehabilitate their potential.
- Career growth: Opportunities with a trusted, global security provider (G4S) – world-leading security services, responsible for safeguarding Fortune 500 partners and 400+ global locations.
- Corporate commitment: G4S’s core value is handling risks responsibly, protecting people and environments – nowhere more critical than in youth rehabilitation.
Diversity & Support
Oakhill STC is part of G4S Care & Rehabilitation, an inclusive employer committed to:
- Promoting equality & diversity
- Supporting colleagues to be their authentic selves
A guide asking for reasonable adjustments at any recruitment stage is welcome.
Applications
Join a team that values dedication, ethics and care.
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