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Approved Premises Worker
Job Posted: 8 hours ago
Salary: £ 16.39 - 21.59 / Hour
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Oxford, Oxfordshire
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Approved Premises Worker - Graduate Opportunity
Location: Oxford, Clarks House Approved Premises, 7 Clarks Row, OX1 1RE
Pay: £16.39 p/h PAYE / £21.59 Umbrella (enhanced night & weekend rates)
Hours: 37 per week (rolling rota including nights & weekends)
Type: 6 months (with possibility of extension)
Start your career in Probation and Criminal Justice
RSR Justice, a specialist recruitment provider to the criminal justice sector, is recruiting Approved Premises Workers on behalf of the Probation Service in Oxford.
This is an excellent opportunity for recent graduates who have studied subjects such as criminology, psychology, sociology, social work, or related fields, and who are keen to build a career in probation or criminal justice.
In this hands-on and rewarding role, you'll gain valuable frontline experience supporting residents in an Approved Premises setting - helping to manage risk, promote rehabilitation, and ensure a safe environment.
What you'll do:
Supervise and support residents, ensuring safety and compliance with rules
Carry out building checks, monitor CCTV, and maintain secure curfews
Respond calmly to incidents and challenging behaviour
Conduct room searches, support medication routines, and assist with inductions
Be a key contact point during night shifts and emergencies
Maintain accurate records and incident reportsWho we're looking for:
We welcome applications from graduates and early-career professionals who are passionate about working in probation and criminal justice.
You may have studied areas such as:
Risk assessment and offender management
Substance misuse and addiction
Mental health and safeguarding
Rehabilitation and resettlement of offenders
Criminology & Criminal Justice
Psychology (particularly forensic, clinical, or counselling)
Social Work / Social PolicySome relevant work or voluntary experience would be desirable but not essential - this could be in roles such as:
Housing or homelessness services
Mental health or substance misuse support
Youth work, social care, or community support roles
Security or frontline public-facing positionsMost importantly, you'll be:
Reliable, observant, and calm under pressure
Comfortable working varied schedules (including nights/weekends)
Motivated to build a career in probation or criminal justiceWhat's in it for you:
Competitive hourly pay, with enhanced rates for nights & weekends
A structured rota offering predictable shift planning (3 days in, 4 days off)
Experience in a critical public sector setting
A stepping stone towards roles such as Probation Services Officer or Probation Officer
Opportunity to work alongside criminal justice professionals and build your networkInterested?
Apply now with your up-to-date CV, and we'll be in touch to discuss next steps.
If you don't have a current DBS, don't worry - we can help you obtain one.
RSR Justice is part of the Red Snapper Group, a trusted provider to the UK criminal justice sector, and an equal opportunities employer.
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