Service Care Solutions are the leading recruitment agency for the Probation service nationwide. We are currently recruiting for Approved Premises Residential Workers in Oxford! - Immediate Starts Available subject to security clearance!
LOCATION: Oxford
SERVICE: Approved Premises Residential Worker
HOURS: 4 Day rota (Weekends included)
DURATION: On-going
PAY RATE: £15 - £21 p/h
Overview:
As 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.
Residential Worker Responsibilities, Activities & Duties
*Collaborate effectively with colleagues to maintain a positive working environment and ensure consistent work practices.
*Communicate key risk issues to colleagues, including Offender Managers, Stand-by Managers, and partner agencies such as the Police, Health professionals, and drug/alcohol services.
*Conduct regular inspections of the premises, including cellars and grounds, reporting any occurrences/damage or defects, and monitoring CCTV equipment.
*Maintain 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.
*Monitor and motivate high-risk residents, ensuring compliance and effectively managing any abusive or aggressive behaviour.
*Observe and report significant changes related to risk and/or re-offending to enforce agreed-upon procedures.
*Participate in purposeful activities as agreed upon by the AP Manager and Offender Manager to support residents’ sentence plan objectives.
*Ensure the AP is securely locked during curfew periods and confirm the presence and well-being of all residents overnight.
*Provide accurate information, situation analysis, and risk assessments to Offender Managers and escalate issues as necessary.
*Uphold 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.
*Conduct Health and Safety, fire alarm, curfew, and room curfew checks according to established procedures.
*Organize and deliver purposeful activities aligned with residents’ sentence plan objectives.
*Administer medication to residents and conduct weekly and nightly audits of medication sheets.
*Conduct drug and alcohol tests in accordance with risk management plans.
*Provide First Aid in case of resident injuries or self-harm incidents.
*Maintain records and files as required for the Approved Premises, including data entry and contributing to incident reports.
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