Job Title: Approved Premises Support Worker
Location: Berkshire
Contract: Contract, Full Time 37.5 Hours
Interview date: TBC
Salary: £14.00+ depending on experience
Rota Basis: Mixture of Long days and Nights

About the Service/Department:
Approved Premises (AP) work with offenders and provide a vital element in public protection arrangements. AP offer a transition service from prison to more mainstream community life.

About the role
The role that an Approved Premises Residential Worker will be required to undertake includes:

• Working effectively as a team member and communicating effectively to pass on key information.
• Undertake regular inspections of the premises, monitoring CCTV to support and create a staff working environment; and maintaining an active presence in the Approved Premises at all times.
• Regularly engage and monitor behaviour of residents in a pro-social manner and contribute towards the protection of residents.
• Where required, undertake room searches, pack up residents' possessions as directed, supervise residents' meals, issuing of medication, alcohol and drugs tests.
• Support arrangements and delivery of purposeful activities for residents within the premises.
• The job holder is expected to accept reasonable alterations and additional tasks of a similar level that may be necessary.

About you

• Possession of a probation services officer level qualification NVQ level 3 in Criminal Justice or a minimum 5 GCSE's at Grade C and above, including English and Maths or equivalent
• Evidence of working for a recognised provider of probation services in the last 5 years.
• Experience of working and supporting a diverse range of people on probation who have experienced a range of social/personal difficulties and the need to use tact and discretion when dealing with confidential and sensitive issues, including working with individuals to motivate and change behaviour.
• Experience of working with diverse communities including promoting equality, inclusion and diversity.
• Experience of using and maintaining Probation Service computer based systems to produce, update and maintain records and other documentation within agreed timescales.
• Understanding of Health & Safety legislation in the workforce.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with a high level numeracy and literacy skills required to read, understand and interpret policies.
• Ability and skills to effectively use Microsoft computer based systems such as Word, Excel, Outlook ad PowerPoint.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including occasional evenings and weekends.
• Knowledge and understanding of the work of the Criminal Justice System, Probation Service and up to date legislation.

What in it for you?

• Flexible working
• Competitive hourly rate
• Weekly Pay
• Free parking on site
• Free meals on duty
• Exceptional Referral Bonus
• £250 Training allowance
• Ltd or PAYE options available

For further information, please call Cheyenne Atkinson on 01772 208962 or email your CV directly to Cheyenne.atkinson@servicecare.org.uk