Approved Premises Residential Workers- South

Description

Approved Premises Worker - Urgent Cover Roles

Location: Multiple Approved Premises across the South (Surrey, Kent, Essex, Bedfordshire, Oxfordshire, Berkshire, Milton Keynes & Dorset)

Pay: £16.39 p/h PAYE / £21.59 Umbrella (enhanced night & weekend rates)

Hours: part or full time- 37 per week (rolling rota including nights & weekends)

Type: Short-term contracts (with strong possibility of extension)

Immediate Opportunities in Probation and Criminal Justice

RSR Justice is urgently recruiting Approved Premises Workers to support several Probation Approved Premises across the South of England. These roles are required to provide essential operational cover and maintain safe, secure, and supportive environments for residents.

We are particularly interested in candidates who already hold Probation Level 1 vetting or have previous experience working in probation, criminal justice, housing support, social care, residential support, or security environments.

Locations currently requiring staff include sites across Guildford, Maidstone, Basildon, Bedford, Northampton, Oxford, Reading, Milton Keynes and Weymouth.

These roles are fast-paced, hands-on positions supporting the daily running of Approved Premises and ensuring residents comply with licence conditions while working towards rehabilitation.

What you'll do:

* Supervise and support residents, ensuring safety and compliance with house rules

* Carry out regular building checks and maintain secure curfews

* Monitor CCTV and respond to incidents professionally

* Conduct room searches and assist with resident inductions

* Support medication procedures and maintain accurate records

* Act as a key contact point during night shifts and emergencies

Who we're looking for:

We are seeking reliable and proactive professionals with:

* Existing Probation Level 1 vetting

* Experience in probation, criminal justice, housing support, homelessness services, social care or security roles

Successful candidates will be:

* Calm and confident in challenging situations

* Observant and reliable when working independently

* Flexible to work shifts including nights and weekends

* Motivated to contribute to a critical public sector service

What's in it for you:

* Competitive hourly pay with enhanced night & weekend rates

* Flexible short-term contracts with strong potential for extension

* Valuable frontline experience within the Probation Service

* Opportunities to progress into longer-term criminal justice roles

* Work alongside experienced probation professionals

Please apply with your up-to-date CV and confirm whether you hold Probation Level 1 vetting.

If this role is not for you but you do know somebody who would be interested please refer them. We have a referral bonus scheme and will pay £75, in retail vouchers of your choice, for referrals who are not already known to us.

Due to the high volume of applications received, if you do not hear from us within 7 working days, I am afraid your application has been unsuccessful.

RSR Justice is a market leading recruitment business dedicated to providing top quality candidates and services to the offender rehabilitation and supervision work sectors.

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Ad ID: 5417994840