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LOCATION: Oxford
SERVICE:Approved PremisesSupervisor
HOURS:4 Day on, 4 Day off rota (Weekends included)
DURATION:On-going
PAY RATE:£18 - £27 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.
**We offer a £250 referral fee bonus for any Candidates you refer**
