Job Overview
These positions are based in Dickson Approved Premises in Fareham and not suitable for hybrid working. Interviews will be held face to face. In addition, this campaign will be used to create a 12-month merit list, that may be utilised to fulfil future permanent, full-time/part‑time and/or annualised hours positions.
About PIPEs
PIPEs are specifically designed environments where staff members have additional training to develop an increased psychological understanding of their work. This understanding enables staff to further develop a safe and supportive environment which facilitates an offender’s pathway either pre‑treatment, through treatment, post‑treatment, or on transition into the community. The service is aimed at supporting offenders to progress through the system in a planned and pathway based approach.
PIPEs are designed to have a particular focus on the environment in which they operate; actively recognising the importance and quality of relationships and interactions. They aim to maximise ordinary situations to support development, and to approach these in a psychologically informed way, paying attention to issues relating to Personality Disorder for example.
PIPEs form a significant part of the pathway for PD, and feature in settings with different levels of security, both in custody and the community. The operating model for PIPEs is adaptable for the environment that it operates in and the purpose it is fulfilling. Whilst they can be considered as a ‘therapeutic environment’ they are not a treatment intervention themselves.
Vacancy Details
These vacancies are Residential Worker annualised hours working pattern, with the opportunity to work flexibly for either 625 or 1250 hours per year, the equivalent of one or two 12 hour shifts each week. These shifts are a mix of standard and unsocial hours over a 24‑hour period, 7 days a week with unsocial hours worked attracting additional allowances. Applicants will be expected to have a good range of availability to cover day and night shifts 24/7. Availability will be discussed at provisional offer stage.
Approved Premises – Residential Worker
Helping to keep the public safe. Giving people the chance to turn their lives around. Building a rewarding professional career. It’s an extraordinary role. There are many reasons to join the Probation Service. What will yours be?
About Approved Premises
Approved Premises are primarily for offenders who have been released on licence and who require a high level of supervision.
About the role
As a residential worker in an Approved Premises, you will play a crucial role in supporting the management of offenders in their transition from custody into the community, to achieve successful resettlement. You will assist with the well‑being and supervision of Approved Premises residents, helping them to stick to their licence conditions and supporting them to keep themselves and others safe. You will carry out inspections, monitor behaviour and positively engage with residents, working closely with colleagues and partner agencies.
The role will entail working at one main Approved Premise with the requirement to work across additional sites should the need arise.
Unsocial Hours and Premium Pay
Residential Workers are required to work regular unsocial hours which attract premium rates of pay in addition to advertised annual salary.
* Monday to Friday: 7pm to 8am premium payment of 30%
* Weekend: 8am Saturday – 8am Monday premium payment of 50%
* Public/Bank Holidays: 8am to 8am premium payment of 50%. In addition, time off in lieu for actual hours worked is applicable.
About you
You do not need a degree for this role. We are much more interested in your personal qualities. Ideally, with experience of working with people who have social or personal difficulties, you will be empathetic, patient, and resilient. A good level of numeracy and literacy is also required as the role involves some report writing.
About us
The Probation Service works with offenders who are pre‑release or post‑release from prison or serving community sentences. Our role is to support their rehabilitation and protect the public. People come from all walks of life to form one team in the Probation Service. Join us and you will be part of a supportive team that thrives on sharing knowledge and expertise.
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