Approved Premises Worker

RSR Justice, a specialist recruitment provider to the criminal justice sector, is recruiting Approved Premises Workers on behalf of the Probation Service in Oxford.

In this hands-on and rewarding role, you'll support residents in an Approved Premises setting - helping manage risk, promote rehabilitation, and ensure a safe environment.

Pay: £14.99 PAYE / £19.74 Umbrella (enhanced night & weekend rates)
Type: Temporary (1 year, with possibility of extension)
Shifts: 37 hours/week on a rolling rota (including nights & weekends)
Location: Oxford, OX1 1RE

Make a real difference in your community.

What you'll do:

• Supervise and support residents, ensuring safety and rule compliance

• 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 reports

Who we're looking for:

We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds including:

• Security officers

• Probation/Criminal Justice

• Housing or homelessness services

• Mental health, substance misuse or safeguarding roles

You'll need to be reliable, observant, calm under pressure, and comfortable working varied schedules.

What'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

• Opportunity to work alongside criminal justice professionals

Interested?
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 get one.

RSR Justice is part of the Red Snapper Group and a trusted provider to the UK criminal justice sector.

Due to volume, if you do not hear from us within 7 days, your application has not been successful.

You must be flexible to work various shifts. The hostel is a 24 hour hostel so the right candidate will be available for any of the 7 days per week, including night shifts

The duties/responsibilities listed above describe the post as it is at present and is not intended to be exhaustive. The job holder is expected to accept reasonable alternations and additional tasks of a similar level that may be necessary. Significant adjustments may require re-examination under the Job Evaluation scheme and shall be discussed in the first instance with the Job Holder.

If you would like to apply or want further information please contact

Due to the high volume of applications received, if you do not hear from us within 7 working days, I am afraid your application has been unsuccessful.
RSR Justice is member of the Red Snapper Group.

The Red Snapper Group acts as an employment agency (permanent) and as an employment business (temporary) - a free and confidential service to candidates.

The Red Snapper Recruitment Group is an equal opportunities employer.