Approved Premises Residential Worker- Bournemouth

Approved Premises Worker

Location: Bournemouth, 11 Cecil Road, Dorset, BH5 1DU

Pay: £16.39 p/h PAYE / £21.59 Umbrella (enhanced night & weekend rates)

Hours: 37 per week (rolling rota including nights & weekends)

Duration: Temporary contract, 1 year with possibility of extension.

Start your career in Probation and Criminal Justice. RSR Justice is recruiting Approved Premises Workers on behalf of the Probation Service in Southampton. This is an excellent opportunity for recent graduates who have studied subjects such as criminology, psychology, sociology, social work, or related fields, as well as individuals with experience supporting vulnerable people (substance misuse, homelessness, or mental health). In this hands‑on and rewarding role, you'll gain valuable frontline experience supporting residents in an Approved Premises setting – helping to manage risk, promote rehabilitation, and ensure a safe environment.

What you'll do

• Supervise and support residents, ensuring safety and compliance with rules
• 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

• Risk assessment and offender management experience
• Substance misuse and addiction knowledge
• Mental health and safeguarding skills
• Rehabilitation and resettlement of offenders background
• Criminology & Criminal Justice knowledge
• Psychology (forensic, clinical, or counselling)
• Social Work / Social Policy experience
• Housing or homelessness services experience
• Mental health or substance misuse support experience
• Youth work, social care, or community roles experience
• Security or frontline public-facing roles experience

Most importantly, you'll be reliable, observant, and calm under pressure; flexible to work a 7‑week rolling rota (including nights/weekends).

What's in it for you

• Competitive hourly pay with enhanced unsocial hours rates
• Structured rota for predictable shift planning
• Valuable experience in a frontline criminal justice role
• Pathway into Probation Services Officer / Probation Officer roles
• Opportunity to work alongside criminal justice professionals

Please note, this role is subject to Probation's enhanced level 1 vetting and pre‑employment checks.

The Red Snapper Recruitment Group is an equal opportunities employer.

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