About Us
Secure24 collaborates with a range of organisations to deliver a professional multi-agency approach conveying people with Mental Health illnesses, challenging behaviour or other areas of care or complex needs that need a secure approach.
Secure24 established in 2014 and we are well-known as being an expert leader within our sector. Our reputation as a trusted partner continues to grow and we are recommended by all heath care professionals who work with us.
At Secure24 we support and safeguard all aspects of activity when planning for and implementing our services. We deliver a range of secure transport solutions whatever your requirements to support you and your teams in achieving safe and reassuring care to your patients.
A recent CQC inspection awarded Secure24 a rating of ‘Good’ in all of our inspection areas, and we were also recognised for ‘Outstanding practise’ for our own specialist designed SV1 secure ambulance and our recruitment and training procedures.
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.
Michael arrived at Secure24 in Nov 2020 after a distinguished 23 years of military service. His professional attributes focus on a number of key areas from Strategic Leadership and Management, Operational Planning, Policy and the Training and Development process that heavily supports our exceptional service delivery.
Lisa joined the company in April 2019 and quickly established herself. Lisa brings a significant level of financial and managerial experiences, with this she oversees all finances and core office functionalities including the support of business development.
Natalie supports our accounts, payroll and purchasing requirements working closely with our finance manager, suppliers and staff. Natalie joined Secure24 in December 2019 and has a significant amount of experience from her former career as a chartered accountant.
Wayne joined Secure24 in November 2020 after 33 years in HM Prison Service attaining the position of Assistant Director at one of the UK’s largest prison establishments. Wayne brings vast training experience across the board, but more specifically in Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression, Conflict Management, Personal Protection and advanced Control and Restraint.
Tania joined the organisation in September assuming the role of an office administrator and HR support. The office Admin is a vital role in supporting the organisations general day to day requirements as well as supporting it’s HR needs.
Our Training
At Secure24 we have been recognised for ‘Outstanding Practise’ in our recruitment and training procedures, as well as being rated ‘Good’ in all of our CQC inspection areas.
Prior to undergoing a comprehensive training program which is designed to teach, challenge, prepare and develop, our staff must first complete a job related fitness assessment and team building exercises to demonstrate their character and suitability for their role.
Successful 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;
Induction Training
- 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
- Receipt and Scrutiny of Documents
- GDPR
- Infection Prevention and Contamination Control
- Health and Safety
Mental Health First Aid certified course
- Mental Health First Aid Action Plan
- About Mental Health
- Depression
- Suicide and Self Harm
- Disorders
- Risk factors
Safeguarding L3
- Adults
- Children
- Managing disclosures
- Making referrals
Equality and Diversity
- 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
- Lifting from floor
- Moving between bed/stretcher
- Stair carry/lift
Emergency First Aid
- Observations
- Cuts
- Seizers
- AED
- Paediatrics
First Responder including PMVA
- 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
- Managing Violent Persons
- Regaining control in controlled and un-controlled environments
- Cell Entry/Exit tactics
- Cell relocation
Method of Entry
Specialist training to effect safe entry by force
Who We Work For
Secure24 is recognised by many Health Care Professionals as a trusted specialist within the mental health and health and social care sector, for professionally supporting the transport requirements of those mental health illnesses and challenging behavior.
A list of our top 9 accounts are detailed as below;
