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Approved Premises Residential Worker
Location: Southampton, Hampshire
Position Type: 12-Month Contract
Hours: 37 hours per week (7-day rolling rota, including shift work)
The Opportunity
Are you a resilient, experienced professional looking to make a measurable impact within the Criminal Justice sector?
We are managing a key 12-month vacancy for an Approved Premises Residential Worker (AP RW) based at a dedicated residential facility in Southampton. This is a critical, front-line role within the offender management framework, focusing on public protection, risk management, and supporting the rehabilitation of residents during their transition back into the community.
Key ResponsibilitiesAs an Approved Premises Supervisor, you will maintain the safety, security, and orderly running of the premises on a daily basis. Your duties will include:
Site & Resident Supervision: Overseeing daily operations at the Southampton facility, ensuring resident compliance with license conditions, curfew regulations, and house rules.
Rehabilitation Support: Providing high-quality support to residents to facilitate their reintegration and reduce the risk of reoffending.
Risk & Safety Management: Contributing to ongoing risk assessments, conducting security checks, and maintaining a secure environment in line with probation service standards.
Multi-Agency Collaboration: Working closely with Offender Managers, emergency services, and external support agencies to deliver a seamless, collaborative service.
Accurate Record Keeping: Maintaining detailed, legally compliant logs, incident reports, and resident case notes.What We Look For
Direct experience working within an Approved Premises, probation setting, youth justice, or a secure residential environment.
Strong understanding of risk management, safeguarding, and the challenges faced by individuals within the criminal justice system.
Exceptional communication and de-escalation skills, with the ability to maintain firm boundaries calmly and professionally.
Flexibility to work a rolling rota that covers 7 days a week (including days, evenings, and weekends).
Enhanced DBS clearance (or willingness to undergo processing).
How to Apply
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