Detention Officer
| Posting date: | 06 August 2025 |
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| Salary: | £184.19 per day |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 August 2025 |
| Location: | Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK44 1FD |
| Company: | SkyBlue Solutions |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | det_1754493721 |
Summary
Role: Detention Officer
Location: Yarl's Wood, Bedfordshire
Pay Rate: PAYE rate £184.19 per day
Contract Length: 6 months initially
Working Hours: Shifts between Monday to Friday (8 AM - 9 PM) and weekends (1 in 3 weekends, 9 AM - 5 PM)
As a Detention Officer at Yarl's Wood, you will be working in a high-security detention center, assisting detainees through the immigration process, conducting interviews, and overseeing welfare and security. The role also includes administrative duties and close interaction with caseworkers and other support teams.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct initial induction and follow-up engagements with detainees.
- Ensure that Modern Slavery Assessments and Asylum Screening Interviews are conducted.
- Oversee detainee welfare, identifying any signs of vulnerability.
- Provide regular updates to caseworkers and assist with managing detainee cases.
- Assist with administrative duties such as monitoring communications, managing lists, and preparing reports.
- Escalate issues to the line manager and contribute to team efforts.
About You:
- Good communication skills and the ability to handle stressful situations.
- Ability to work within a secure and regulated environment.
- Previous experience in custodial, social work, or support roles.
- Ability to pass security vetting (including police checks).
- Resilient, organized, and detail-oriented.
Why Should You Apply?
- Full training provided.
- Access to internal roles within the government, with potential for permanent positions.
- Security vetting required for the role.
If you're interested in this Detention Officer position at Yarl's Wood, Bedford, MK44 1FD, please apply now and we'll be in touch!