Border Force check all passengers and freight arriving in the UK by air and sea and conduct intelligence-led searches for prohibited, counterfeit or restricted goods such as drugs, firearms, weapons, cash, tobacco, and alcohol. We also support the department’s wider agenda in high-profile areas such as counter terrorism, tackling organised crime, modern slavery, and human trafficking. This is some of the most important and challenging work in Government and its impact can be felt in communities across the UK.
Manston Operations Welfare & Safeguarding Team Officer
The Manston Welfare & Safeguarding Team is a dynamic and responsive team responsible for enhancing the quality and frequency of contact with asylum seekers, migrants and vulnerable people arriving on small boats after crossing the English Channel.
Primarily operating in Manston Reception Centre, you will be required to engage through face-to-face interaction to ensure individual’s needs are being met. A keen interest in caregiving, a compassionate nature, experience in safeguarding, mental health support or charitable work would be beneficial in this role.
These posts attract an AHA package of 27.9% (subject to annual review).