Approved Premises Residential Worker

Service Care Solutions; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Ongoing contract opportunity

Dedicated consultant support

Job summary

Service Care Solutions are recruiting for an Approved Premises Residential Worker to support vulnerable adults in a Midlands residential setting. The role involves supervising residents, welfare checks, and reporting changes in risk within a secure environment.

Experience with vulnerable adults and strong communication skills are essential. Shifts include nights and weekends; benefits include weekly pay and ongoing contract opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience working with vulnerable adults or individuals with complex needs.
• Experience in probation, criminal justice, housing, homelessness, mental health, substance misuse, residential care, youth work, support work, or security settings is desirable.
• Strong communication and report-writing skills.
• IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work shifts, including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Supervising and supporting residents on a daily basis
• Conducting welfare, curfew, and security checks
• Monitoring behaviour and reporting changes in risk
• Supporting residents to engage with sentence plans and rehabilitation activities
• Completing incident reports and maintaining accurate records
• Undertaking room searches where required
• Carrying out drug and alcohol testing in line with procedures
• Administering medication in accordance with policy
• Liaising with Probation staff, Police, healthcare professionals, and partner agencies
• Maintaining the safety and security of the building and residents

Skills

Experience with vulnerable adults

Strong communication and report‑write

Microsoft Office

Willingness to work nights and weekend

Education

GCSE Maths and English

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Approved Premises Residential Worker

Location: Midlands Pay: £20.38 per hour Umbrella | £16.38 per hour PAYE Additional Pay: Enhanced rates available for night shifts and weekend working Service Care Solutions are recruiting for an Approved Premises Residential Worker to join the Probation Service across the Midlands. This is a rewarding opportunity to support vulnerable adults in a residential setting, helping to reduce reoffending while maintaining a safe and secure environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervising and supporting residents on a daily basis
• Conducting welfare, curfew, and security checks
• Monitoring behaviour and reporting changes in risk
• Supporting residents to engage with sentence plans and rehabilitation activities
• Completing incident reports and maintaining accurate records
• Undertaking room searches where required
• Carrying out drug and alcohol testing in line with procedures
• Administering medication in accordance with policy
• Liaising with Probation staff, Police, healthcare professionals, and partner agencies
• Maintaining the safety and security of the building and residents

Requirements

• Experience working with vulnerable adults or individuals with complex needs
• Previous experience within probation, criminal justice, housing, homelessness, mental health, substance misuse, residential care, youth work, support work, or security settings is desirable
• Strong communication and report-writing skills
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office
• Ability to work shifts, including nights and weekends
• GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent) or relevant transferable experience

Benefits

• £20.38 per hour
• Umbrella £16.38 per hour PAYE
• Enhanced rates for nights and weekends
• Weekly pay
• Ongoing contract opportunity
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
• £200 candidate referral bonus and £150 sign-up bonus for new candidates