Deputy IAP Manager – Resettlement & Public Protection

Red Snapper Recruitment Limited; Poole; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave

Pension scheme with employer matched 8

Life Assurance 3x salary

SmartHealth 24/7 online GP service

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Funded Health Cash Plan

Flexible benefits: Holiday Trading/Cye

Enhanced maternity pay

Menopause support

Paid DBS checks and renewals

Blue Light Card discounts

Long Service Awards

Job summary

Red Snapper Recruitment Limited in Poole is seeking a Deputy IAP Manager to join a newly formed team. You will work with the IAP Manager to supervise resettlement of Approved Premises residents, ensuring licence compliance and risk management while providing leadership and out-of-hours support.

This role requires experience in criminal justice settings, strong communication, and the ability to manage priorities.

Qualifications

• Experience within criminal justice, probation, prisons, Approved Premises or a similar environment.
• Experience of supporting or managing individuals with offending histories, substance misuse or complex needs.
• Experience of leading or supervising teams and managing challenging situations.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• The resilience and confidence to work in a demanding environment.
• The ability to manage competing priorities, workloads and resources effectively.
• Experience or understanding of risk management, public protection and partnership working.
• The ability to build effective relationships with residents, colleagues and external agencies.
• A proactive and flexible approach, with the ability to adapt quickly when circumstances change.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to work effectively under pressure.
• A genuine commitment to supporting disadvantaged people and promoting positive outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Support the management of offenders transitioning from custody into the community.
• Assist with the successful resettlement of residents and support them to develop positive behaviours and greater independence.
• Support the wellbeing and supervision of Approved Premises residents.
• Monitor residents' compliance with licence conditions and service requirements.
• Carry out regular inspections and monitor behaviour, risk and compliance.
• Positively engage with residents and provide appropriate challenge and support.
• Work closely with colleagues, probation, police and other partner agencies.
• Support public protection by ensuring residents are appropriately supervised and managed.
• Provide support to staff on duty, including out-of-hours support.
• Help maintain a safe, secure and positive environment for residents and staff.
• Contribute to effective team leadership, service delivery and development.
• Support the management of staff, workloads and resources.
• Assist with budget management and ensure resources are used effectively.
• Adapt to changing priorities and respond positively to emerging issues.
• Promote equality, inclusion and a culture where people feel valued and empowered.

Skills

Criminal justice experience

Leadership/management

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Resilience under pressure

Risk management

Partnership collaboration

Job description

Red Snapper Recruitment Limited in Poole is seeking a Deputy IAP Manager to join a newly formed team. You will work with the IAP Manager to supervise resettlement of Approved Premises residents, ensuring licence compliance and risk management while providing leadership and out-of-hours support.

This role requires experience in criminal justice settings, strong communication, and the ability to manage priorities.