Job Description
Service Care Solutions are the leading recruitment agency for the Probation service nationwide. We are currently recruiting for Approved Premises Supervisors in Oxford! - Immediate Starts Available subject to security clearance! \n\nLOCATION: Oxford\nSERVICE: Approved Premises Supervisor\nHOURS: 4 Day on, 4 Day off rota (Weekends included)\nDURATION: On-going\nPAY RATE: £18 - £27 p/h\n\nOverview:\nAs an Approved Premises Residential Worker, you will be a vital member of a dedicated team providing 24-hour coverage at an Approved Premises (AP).
This role involves security and monitoring services, ensuring the safety and well-being of residents. It offers a unique opportunity to work within the Criminal Justice System and contribute to the rehabilitation of individuals on probation.\n\nResidential Worker Responsibilities, Activities & Duties\n\nCollaborate effectively with colleagues to maintain a positive working environment and ensure consistent work practices.\nCommunicate key risk issues to colleagues, including Offender Managers, Stand-by Managers, and partner agencies such as the Police, Health professionals, and drug/alcohol services.\nConduct regular inspections of the premises, including cellars and grounds, reporting any occurrences/damage or defects, and monitoring CCTV equipment.\nMaintain a visible presence in the AP, regularly engaging with residents in a pro-social manner to ensure their adherence to risk management plans and overall well-being.\nMonitor and motivate high-risk residents, ensuring compliance and effectively managing any abusive or aggressive behaviour.\nObserve and report significant changes related to risk and/or re-offending to enforce agreed-upon procedures.\nParticipate in purposeful activities as agreed upon by the AP Manager and Offender Manager to support residents' sentence plan objectives.\nEnsure the AP is securely locked during curfew periods and confirm the presence and well-being of all residents overnight.\nProvide accurate information, situation analysis, and risk assessments to Offender Managers and escalate issues as necessary.\nUphold a safe working environment for staff, residents, and visitors by adhering to Health and Safety legislation, following Safe Systems of Work (SSOW), and reporting incidents to the Manager.\nConduct Health and Safety, fire alarm, curfew, and room curfew checks according to established procedures.\nOrganize and deliver purposeful activities aligned with residents' sentence plan objectives.\nAdminister medication to residents and conduct weekly and nightly audits of medication sheets.\nConduct drug and alcohol tests in accordance with risk management plans.\nProvide First Aid in case of resident injuries or self-harm incidents.\nMaintain records and files as required for the Approved Premises, including data entry and contributing to incident reports.If you are interested in applying, please contact Oliver Jefferson on (phone number removed) or send your CV to (url removed)\n\n**We offer a £250 referral fee bonus for any Candidates you refer