Residential Security Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Stockport; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Residential Security Assistant in Stockport, where you will support individuals reintegrating into society after prison. This role involves supervising residents, ensuring safety, and assisting with rehabilitation activities. Ideal for those with experience in residential settings and strong communication skills. Enjoy comprehensive wellbeing support, financial benefits, and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Wellbeing Support

Financial Benefits

Career Growth

Work Perks

Qualifications

• Experience working with complex and vulnerable individuals.
• Ability to handle challenging behaviour.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support residents, ensuring their rehabilitation.
• Conduct curfew checks and monitor residents' movements.
• Engage positively with residents and maintain records.

Skills

Communication

Administration

IT Skills

Time Management

Education

SIA Licence

First Aid Certification

Job description

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Residential Security Assistant, Stockport

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Client:

Sodexo

Location:

Stockport, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

14.05.2025

Expiry Date:

28.06.2025

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Job Description:

Job Introduction

Please note: age restriction applies for this position, so candidates must be over the age of 18 and have a valid, in-date SIA license

• 42 hours per week
• 4 nights on, 4 nights off
• £1 bonus per hour worked 4 months per year

Check your local transport links here: - the destination you should input is SK4 2PB.

About the role:

We are looking for a Residential Security Assistant to join our team at Ascot House in Stockport.

Are you looking for a role where you can make a real difference? Join Sodexo as a Residential Security Assistant at our Approved Premises (AP), where you'll play a vital role in supporting individuals as they reintegrate into the community after prison.

Approved Premises provide enhanced supervision, monitoring, and rehabilitation for residents, ensuring their safe transition back into society. This role is ideal for those with experience working with complex and vulnerable individuals in a residential setting within the Criminal Justice System.

What you’ll do:

• Supervise and support residents, handling day-to-day issues and escalating serious incidents when necessary.
• Ensure residents follow the rules and respond appropriately to any breaches or challenging behaviour.
• Engage with residents in a positive, pro-social manner and support their rehabilitation.
• Maintain records, process information, and update the database with significant occurrences.
• Monitor and record residents' movements in and out of the premises.
• Conduct curfew checks, wellbeing checks, fire alarm tests, room searches, and CCTV monitoring.
• Assist with substance misuse support, including dispensing and recording medication when required.
• Support the delivery of purposeful activities and effective inductions for residents.
• Ensure a safe and productive environment, including health and safety monitoring.

What we’re looking for:

• SIA Licence
• Awareness of anti-discriminatory practices.
• Certified in First Aid
• Strong communication, administration, and IT skills.
• Ability to work well as part of a team.
• Strong time management and the ability to prioritise tasks.

What we offer:

Join Sodexo for more than just a job—be part of something bigger. You'll belong, have purpose, and make an impact every day.

• Wellbeing Support: Unlimited online resources, a free health app with 24/7 virtual GP, and an employee assistance program.
• Financial Benefits: Discounts for you and your family, salary finance support, a retirement plan, and a death-in-service benefit.
• Career Growth: Apprenticeships, learning tools, and development opportunities.
• Work Perks: Cycle to Work Scheme, volunteering opportunities, flexible work, full training, and a protective uniform.