About Us
Secure24 collaborates with a range of organisations to deliver the right multi-agency approach when caring for people with Mental illnesses, challenging behaviour and other areas of care or complex needs. We work with the NHS, private hospital groups, Police, local authority, justice system and social services.
Secure24 established in 2014 and is renowned as an expert leader within its field. Its reputation as a trusted partner continues to grow and is recommended by all heath care professionals who work with them.
A recent CQC inspection awarded Secure24 a rating of ‘Good’ in all of its inspection areas, and they were also recognised for ‘Outstanding practise’ for their specialist ARU secure ambulances, and their recruitment and training procedures.
Secure24 support and safeguard all aspects of activity when planning for and implementing its services. The service provides a range of secure transport solutions for every day and specialist needs, whatever your requirements Secure24 can help you to achieve successful outcomes.
David is a security professional and has worked in a variety of fields to date. His strengths are in operational planning, business development, design and management. David’s hands on approach to the business has seen Secure24 rise to become a respected and industry leading provider.
Martin arrived at Secure24 in May 2019, his experiences span specialist fields in both the military and civilian words at strategic level. Martin delivers expert operational planning and management, leadership, training and development that will heavily support service expansion.
Lisa joined the company in April 2019 and quickly established herself within its accounting procedures. Lisa brings a significant level of financial and managerial experiences and with this successes now also oversees our core office functionalities maintaining efficiency and compliance.
Kayleigh has been with the brand since its formation and has worked in a variety of roles throughout her time. She now plays an important role in HR specifically covering staff relations, recruitment and admin in support of the operations team.
Natalie supports our payroll and purchasing requirements working closely with our suppliers and staff. Natalie joined Secure24 in December 2019 and has a significant amount of experience from her former career as a chartered accountant and brings these qualities to our needs.
In addition to their role as a Secure Technician, Team Leaders assume a variety of additional responsibilities to ensure crews function proficiently at all times. They will monitor staff and provide guidance where necessary, and are on hand to make informed decisions and liaise with key personnel from other agencies.
Secure Technicians (ST’s) are Front-Line trained professionals, operationally ready to respond to a range of dynamic situations across the UK. They are compassionate, friendly and motivated individuals with a focus to ensure their actions are positive and supportive.
Chris
Anthony
Paul
David P
Courtney
Ania
Michelle
David H
Dean
Damon
Simon
Dan
Richard
Charlie
Jessie
Adam
Nick
Sebastian
Sam
Alex
Natalie
Rob
Our Training
At Secure24 we have been recognised for ‘Outstanding Practise’ in our recruitment and training procedures, as well as being rated ‘Good’ in our CQC inspection.
Our staff prior to undergoing a comprehensive training program which is designed to teach, challenge, prepare and develop, must first complete a fitness assessment and team building exercises to demonstrate their character and suitability for the role.
If successful, our staff are continually monitored within their role ensuring professional standards are adhered to. Our training program incorporates a wide variety of tutorial and physical exercises teaching both knowledge and skill sets that are essential to the environments we work in.
Below is an overview of our training program;
Technician Induction incl (2-days)
- Role, Responsibilities, Expectations
- Operational Policy and Procedures
- Situational Risk Awareness
- Legislation including Mental Health Act including sections and code of practise, and Mental Capacity Act linking to DoLS
- Powers
- Document Control, handling section papers, handovers
- GDPR
- Infection Prevention Control
- Health and Safety
Mental Health First Aid certified course (2-days)
- Mental Health First Aid Action Plan
- About Mental Health
- Depression
- Suicide and Self Harm
- Disorders
- Risk factors
Safeguarding L3 Adults and Children (2-days)
- Adults
- Children
- Managing disclosures
- Making referrals
Equality and Diversity (1-day)
- Protected characteristics
- Religions
- Cultures
Ambulance Driving
- 5 day Future Qual L3 APCSAD Ambulance driving (standard)
- 15 day Future Qual L3 CERAD Emergency Response Ambulance driving
Manual Handling (1-day)
- Lifting from floor
- Moving between bed/stretcher
- Stair carry/lift
Emergency First Aid incl (1-day)
- Observations
- Cuts
- Seizers
- AED
- Paediatrics
First Responder PMVA incl (2-days)
- Communication skills, conflict management and de-escalation techniques
- Searching
- Control and Restraint techniques incl head control (non-pain)
- Self-protection skills
- Soft restraint kit (safer handling system incl soft-cuffs and body belts)
- Handcuffing, spit guard, fast restraint
- Report writing
Advanced Control and Restraint police aligned training incl (2-days)
- Managing Violent Persons
- Regaining control of a disruptive service user in a controlled and un-controlled environment
- Cell Entry/Exit tactics
Method of Entry police aligned training incl (1-day)
Specialist training to effect entry by force into dwellings/cells
Who We Work For
Secure24 is identified by many organisations as a trusted practitioner within the mental health sector, for professionally handling the transport requirements of those effected by mental health or whose behaviour challenges.
A list of our top 9 accounts are detailed as below;
