Monitoring Support Officer - Southampton

Location: Remote Salary: £12:71 Hours: Shift-based - including evenings, weekends and public holidays where required (Apply online only) am ) Job Type: Temporary

About the Role

We are currently recruiting for a Monitoring Support Officer to join a busy and professional team supporting Electronic Monitoring Services.

This is a varied, people-focused role where you will work alongside Field Monitoring Officers to help ensure monitoring equipment is installed and decommissioned safely and efficiently.

You will be an important extra pair of eyes and ears for the Field Monitoring Officer, supporting them during visits and helping to ensure any risks, safeguarding concerns or service issues are identified and reported promptly.

Key Responsibilities

Work as part of a team supporting Field Monitoring Officers during visits. Assist with the installation and decommissioning of electronic monitoring equipment. Act as an additional pair of eyes while the Field Monitoring Officer carries out their duties. Assist with carrying equipment - no heavy lifting is involved. Communicate professionally with friends, family members and other individuals at the address. Take notes and complete other light administrative duties as required. Remain calm and professional when dealing with challenging or high-pressure situations. Identify and escalate any safeguarding, vulnerability or potential risk concerns. Follow company policies, procedures and data protection requirements. Handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately. Maintain a respectful, professional and non-judgemental approach at all times.

About You

We are looking for someone who is reliable, confident and comfortable working with people in a variety of situations.

You will ideally have:

Previous experience in a professional customer service environment. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. The confidence to deal with sensitive or challenging situations. A strong team-working attitude and willingness to support colleagues. Good attention to detail and the ability to follow procedures. A calm and professional approach under pressure. A good standard of general education, particularly English, or equivalent practical experience.Desirable: Experience or knowledge of electronic monitoring, criminal justice, safeguarding, public protection or similar services.

What We're Looking For

Care - You treat everyone with dignity and respect and take welfare concerns seriously.

Pride - You take responsibility for your work, maintain high standards and pay attention to detail.

Trust - You understand the importance of confidentiality and consistently follow procedures.

Innovation - You are open to change, willing to learn and look for practical ways to improve how you work.

Working Requirements

The service operates across extended hours, so you must be able to work the required shift pattern. This may include evenings, weekends and public holidays. A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle is preferred. Successful applicants will be required to complete relevant pre-employment checks, including identity, right-to-work and any applicable security or vetting checks. Full mandatory training will be provided. The successful candidate will be required to undergo a DBS check as part of the pre-employment screening process.

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a professional team in a role where no two days are necessarily the same. You will play an important supporting role in delivering a safe, reliable and professional electronic monitoring service.

If you are reliable, confident, observant and enjoy working as part of a team, we would love to hear from you.

How to Apply

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your up-to-date CV and a member of our recruitment team will be in touch.

We are committed to fair and inclusive recruitment. All applicants will be considered on the basis of their skills, experience, qualifications and ability to perform the role, and no applicant will be treated less favourably because of a protected characteristic under the Equality Act 2010