Young People Escort Custody Officer

Young People Escort Custody Officer - Hucknall, Nottinghamshire, NG15

Starting Salary: £12.71 per hour (£25,114.96 p/a) — rising to £13.65 per hour (£26,972.40 p/a) after 12 months (Note: Salary currently under negotiation!)

We are looking for a Youth/ Young People Escort Custody Officer to join our team at the Hucknall Vehicle Base (PECS).

In this vital role, you’ll provide a culture of care, safety, and support for children and young people with complex needs while they are in custody or transit. We don’t expect you to know the technicalities on day one—we teach you that. We just need your empathy, patience, and resilience.

The Package & Benefits: - Youth/ Young People Escort Custody Officer -Hucknall, Nottinghamshire

• Salary: rising to £13.65 per hour (£26,972.40 p/a) after 12 months (Note: Salary currently under negotiation!)
  
• Hours: Permanent, 38 hours per week (regular overtime available).
  
• Perks: 25 days holiday, company pension, life insurance, retail discounts, 24/7 GP access, and unlimited mental health/financial wellbeing support.
  

What You Need: - Youth/ Young People Escort Custody Officer -Hucknall, Nottinghamshire

• Experience working in care or directly with children/young people.
  
• A full UK Driving Licence.
  
• A basic level of physical fitness.
  
• High integrity (roles are subject to Enhanced MoJ Level 2 vetting).
  

Important Dates:

• Closing Date: 17/06/2026
  
• Start Date: 29/06/2026 (Requires 100% attendance for a paid 5 -week intensive training course finishing 31/07/2026—no holidays can be granted during this time).
  

?️ Quick Recruitment Process:

1. 20 -30 min telephone screening & role overview.
   
2. 45 -min online psychometric assessment.
   
3. 45 -min competency interview via MS Teams.
   
4. 1 -hour onsite fitness test.
   

? Ready to provide a vital public service?

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