Residential Worker - Offender Resettlement (Premium Shifts)

Ministry of Justice; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Ministry of Justice in Bridgwater is seeking a Residential Worker for an office-based role at Glogan Approved Premises. These posts operate under an annualised hours contract with 625 or 1250 hours per year and may require work across sites.

You will support residents in transitioning from custody to the community, supervise well-being, ensure license conditions are followed, and engage with colleagues and partner agencies. Unsocial hours attract premium rates.

Qualifications

• No degree required; personal qualities are prioritized.
• Good numeracy and literacy.
• Empathetic, patient and resilient.

Responsibilities

• Support the well-being and supervision of residents.
• Carry out inspections, monitor behaviour and engage with residents.
• Work across main site and other sites as needed.
• Help residents to comply with license conditions and stay safe.
• Collaborate with colleagues and partner agencies.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Numeracy

Job description

Ministry of Justice in Bridgwater is seeking a Residential Worker for an office-based role at Glogan Approved Premises. These posts operate under an annualised hours contract with 625 or 1250 hours per year and may require work across sites.

You will support residents in transitioning from custody to the community, supervise well-being, ensure license conditions are followed, and engage with colleagues and partner agencies. Unsocial hours attract premium rates.