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Gym Manager - Heathrow Immigration Removal Centre

Manylion swydd
Dyddiad hysbysebu: 26 Awst 2025
Oriau: Llawn Amser
Dyddiad cau: 25 Medi 2025
Lleoliad: UB7 0FX
Cwmni: Mitie
Math o swydd: Parhaol
Cyfeirnod swydd: 81508

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Gym Manager - Detention Custody Officer Manager - Heathrow Immigration Removal Centre

£38,873.66 per annum

Pension and life assurance



Job objectives and responsibilities



· To perform the duties of a Detainee Custody Manager in line with contractual requirements, legislation and company standards.

· To maintain high standards of security and safety whilst ensuring the welfare and decency of residents .

· To promote and deliver meaningful gym activities within the sportshalls, gym areas and courtyards ensuring contractual compliance and a safe and seucre environment is manintained.

· Create monthly timetables and reports that reflect needs of current population ensuring any trends are highlighted in line with Mitie policeis and procedures.



You will be a badged Detention Custody Officer, responsible for daily interactions with immigration residents. You will be required to attend a training course, which includes Health and Safety as well as Control and Restraint training.



You must be eligible for CTC clearance.You must hold a valid British passport or an EU passport with a share code. Additionally, you must have lived and worked in the UK for at least 3 years, without any extended trips overseas. Applicants must have no criminal convictions and must not be subject to any ongoing police investigations.





Main duties and accountabilities

· Manage a full activities timetable within the sporthalls, gyms and courtyards ensuring a safe and secure environment is maintained which detainees can access purposeful activities throughout their stay.

· Oversee and organise in the development and delivery of a wide range of activities, events, competitions and educational opportunities for detainees to enable them to meaningfully occupy their time and meet contractual and company requirements.

· Maintain equipment and stock levels working with outside agencies to ensure best practices are followed at all times.

· Engage with and manage residents in activities and meetings to ensure all needs are met and uptake is of a good level covering the 9 protectetd characteristics under Equality Law 2010.

· Maintain high standards of security and safety at all times, promoting an environment of positive behaviour that supports the welfare of residents and staff.

· Deal with inappropriate behaviour to ensure a safe and secure environment.

· Participate in the control of incidents and emergencies to ensure their swift resolution.

· Complete all documentation and administration in line with company policies so that accurate contractually compliant data is maintained.

· Promote the regimes activities, liaising with other departments, to ensure relevant activities are offered and uptake is optimised.

· Develop links with appropriate external stakeholders to support detainee engagement and activities within the Centre.

· Deploy staff effectively and appropriately to ensure the smooth running of services.

· Coach and support staff development to maximise staff performance, motivation and contribution.

· Manage and monitor staff on a day to day basis to ensure an effective sports programme is delivered in line with contractual obligations, legislation and company standards.

· Organise and manage the provision of timely accurate data to meet all relevant standards.

· Deal with queries and issues ensuring resolution or prompt escalation to ensure the safety, security and welfare of staff and detainees.

· Prepare for both scheduled and/or unannounced inspections and ensure that the provision is being managed and developed in line with the recommendations made by the client and HMCIP.

· Undertake other managerial duties as required to ensure the smooth and effective running of the Centre.





Person Specification

· A minimum of an NVQ Level 2 Fitness Instructor qualification is required.

· Previous experience or qualifications in sports or activity-based areas is an advantage.

· Good organisiation and IT skills is required.

· A willingness to undertake all mandatory tasks as required is vital.

· Previous experience in promoting, organising and delivering events or activities is required.

· Previous experience in managing a team would be an advantage.

· Experience within the custodial setting would be an advantage.



Please see below for the Care + Custody competencies and MITIE values and behaviours that are important for this role.







Care + Custody Competencies

Resident Care and Management

-Interacts with residents easily, quickly building rapport but maintaining professional distance

· Is impartial, fair, assertive, consistent and confident with residents

-Treats residents with respect as individuals and encourages residents to do the same to others

-Listens carefully to residents , including picking up on unspoken communication

-Explains issues clearly to residents and keeps them informed at all times of relevant issues

-Makes time to understand residents and regularly helps them, working hard to meet their needs

-Shows empathy and compassion

-Diffuses anger and worries in residents

-Acts upon signs of distress, self-harm or anger

-Encourages residents to express their concerns, take responsibility for their behaviour and participate in activities and programmes

-Is observant



Delivering Excellence

-Produces high quality, accurate work to timescale

-Follows and understands Care & Custody standards and procedures

· Clearly understands consequences of not achieving standards

· Records and checks information and documentation accurately

· Maintains concentration and focus on task/job in hand

-Actively seeks ways to make improvements

-Accepts responsibility for own actions



Teamwork

-Works effectively with others

-Shares information and experience

-Does his/her fair share

-Supports colleagues

-Builds positive lasting working relationships

-Supports team members and team decisions

-Accepts help and support



Communication

-Is confident, clear, accurate and to the point when sharing/giving information

-Maintains eye contact when communicating

-Asks questions and probes to gain relevant information

-Summarises key relevant points

-Seeks clarification when necessary

-Listens to and carefully reads instructions and information

· Is discreet and maintains confidentiality of information

· Is polite and tactful

-Checks theirs and others understanding

-Adjusts language to the demands of the situation

-Uses non-verbal communication constructively and effectively



Safety, Dignity and Diversity

· Shows respect for others treating people fairly with dignity and consideration

-Knows the Company policy on safety, dignity and diversity

-Maintains the health, safety and welfare of self and others

-Does not discriminate against or harass others

-Challenges inappropriate behaviour and language explaining why it is unacceptable



Planning and Organising

-Is organised and structured in approach

-Prioritises and manages own time effectively

-Organises and plans own workload

-Completes tasks on time, meets deadlines



Change Orientation/Flexibility

-Is open to change and is flexible

-Is willing to try out different ideas, solutions, technologies and working practices/methods

-Adapts to changing requirements and priorities

-Quickly picks up new ideas and ways of working

-Supports and assists with implementation of new ideas

-Maintains effectiveness during rapidly changing situations or priorities

-Makes suggestions to improve practices, systems and procedures at work

-Questions existing methods constructively with the aim of improving service delivery



Interpersonal Skills

-Reacts perceptively to a team or individual

-Controls own emotion effectively

-Remains emotionally detached, calm and objective when necessary

-Deals effectively with opposition or criticism

-Aware of impact of own behaviour and modifies it as a result of feedback

· Thinks before reacting

· Is aware of cultural and social factors that influence behaviour

· Maintains a sense of humour



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