Part Time Detention Custody Officer - Yarl's Wood VB

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Part Time Detainee Custody Officer – Yarlswood VB

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£15,540 based on 20 hours per week

There will be an assessment day held on 26th of January 2026, with a proposed start date of 9th of March 2026.

We re looking for respectful, caring, and resilient individuals to join our team. If you have:

• ✔ Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• ✔ A calm and non-judgemental approach
• ✔ Great problem-solving abilities
• ✔ The ability to stay composed under pressure

As an In-Country Escorting DCO at the Vehicle Base, you ll be responsible for:

• Escorting and transporting immigration residents within the UK
• Driving a small minibus-sized vehicle and ensuring the safe transportation of those in your care
• Maintaining high security and safety standards while treating residents with dignity and respect

As an In-Country Escorting DCO at Yarlswood VB DCO based you ll be responsible for:

• Providing care to immigration residents in a fixed location
• Maintaining high security and safety standards while treating residents with dignity and respect

This role requires flexibility, as you will work a mix of day and night shifts, covering a 24/7, 365-day operation.

No Experience? No Problem! No prior experience or qualifications are needed—full training and support will be provided. If you have experience handling challenging situations or working with people in distress, it would be a plus.

Your journey begins with a 4-week paid training course, including a control and restraint training course. Over the next 13 months, you ll receive on-the-job mentoring and assessments, leading to an accredited Level 3 Apprenticeship in Detention and Custody.

• ⭐ Work-life balance – structured shifts for stability, up to 1 year in advance so you can plan your goals and travel.
• 📈 Career growth – start with a Level 3 Apprenticeship, with opportunities for leadership roles
• ⭐ Continued personal development with full support given to enhance your career.
• ⭐ Free parking and uniform
• 🎓 Training: 4-week fully paid training course
• ⭐ A great selection of benefits incl. Access to on-line GP services, share options and a generous holiday allowance.
• ⭐ Pension and Life assurance
• ⭐ Reward & Recognition scheme.
• ⭐ Discounts which include cinema, online shopping discounts, leisure centre memberships, holidays, and Health & Wellbeing Benefits.
• AND as a DCO, you can apply for a Blue Light discount card.

To apply, you must:

• ✅ Be a UK Citizen, a Commonwealth Citizen with indefinite leave to remain (not through marriage), or an EEA Citizen
• ✅ Hold a valid UK passport (expired visas in out-of-date passports cannot be accepted)
• ✅ Have lived in the UK continuously for the past 3 years, with no single absence over 3 months
• ✅ Pass an Enhanced DBS check, employer referencing (last 5 years), and Counter-Terrorist Check (CTC) vetting
• ✅ Hold a full UK manual driving licence (at least 12 months of experience)
• ✅ Have fewer than 7 points on your licence and no driving bans in the last 12 months
• ✅ Be over 21 years of age

🚨 Important:
If you do not have a valid UK passport and a full UK manual car driving licence, we cannot proceed with your application.

Successful candidates will be invited to an assessment process which includes:

• 📌 Interview
• 📌 Capability assessments
• 📌 Full vetting screening

Ready to take the next step? Apply now and start your journey with us!

We are committed to inclusive recruitment. If you have a disability or long-term condition and need us to make any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know by emailing at .

Since 1987, Mitie s 80,000 employees have been maintaining companies globally. We are the UK s leading facilities management and professional services company, and our clients range from household names in banking, critical government sites as well as hospitals and schools.

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