Residential Support Worker - Approved Premises (Peripatetic)

Ministry of Justice; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Ministry of Justice is seeking a Full-time Peripatetic Residential Worker to provide 24-hour cover across Approved Premises (APs) within the locality of the cluster. The role requires willingness to travel between sites and to work unsocial hours as part of a team supporting residents on probation.

You will assist in well-being and supervision, maintain discipline and ensure adherence to licence conditions and risk management objectives.

Qualifications

• Willing to travel between Approved Premises within the cluster.
• Flexibility to work various patterns including unsocial hours.
• Commitment to equality, inclusion and confidentiality in line with PS policies.

Responsibilities

• Provide 24-hour cover at Approved Premises.
• Assist in residents' well‑being, supervision and discipline.
• Contribute to risk management and report changes to enforcement procedures.
• May cover duties at other APs during staff absence.

Job description

Ministry of Justice is seeking a Full-time Peripatetic Residential Worker to provide 24-hour cover across Approved Premises (APs) within the locality of the cluster. The role requires willingness to travel between sites and to work unsocial hours as part of a team supporting residents on probation.

You will assist in well-being and supervision, maintain discipline and ensure adherence to licence conditions and risk management objectives.