Residential Worker (Sessional) Approved Premises

Join us at Eden House, a designated Approved Premises (AP) for up to 26 women, supported by a specially trained all-women workforce! You'll provide support for women either returning to the community after serving time in prison or who have been given a residential requirement as part of a community sentence., We're looking for a Residential Worker to come and join our established team! From delivering structured activities and skills sessions, to supervision and maintenance of discipline; you will provide a safe and supporting environment to allow our residents to re-integrate smoothly back into the community., Deliver daily structured living skills sessions plus leisure and creative activities
Provide support to enable residents to deal with problems and become independent
Assist with the induction of new residents to ensure their familiarity with the environment and understanding of rules and policies
Maintain an active presence in the Approved Premises at all times during the shift, including undertaking regular inspections of the building
Report any significant changes or key information relating to residents and escalate any matters of concern
Act as Fire Warden and First Aider on duty
Maintain records and files as required

We need your excellent communication skills and empathetic ability to create and maintain effective working relationships with our residents, colleagues, and external agencies. Risk assessment and management skills will also be greatly received, and you will need to be assertive enough to exercise authority and reinforce boundaries with our residents where necessary.

Our successful candidate will ideally have worked in a residential setting or have experience working within the criminal justice sector. However, we appreciate that not everyone can tick every single box, just so long as you are confident and are comfortable working with a diverse range of people from a variety of backgrounds and circumstances.

This is a rewarding opportunity that will allow you to support and encourage our residents back into the community with the skills and confidence they need., Demonstrate empathy, with the ability to use tact and discretion when dealing with confidential and sensitive issues
Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing with good listening skills
Input and maintain computer-based information systems in an accurate and timely manner
Exercise authority and reinforce boundaries in an appropriate manner
To work on own initiative and be able to cope with stressful situations, Disability Confident
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KSS CRC part of the Seetec Group is committed to combining our knowledge, skills and talents across the justice and social care sectors to deliver services that overcome the barriers that hold people back from living more fulfilled lives. Ultimately, our aim is to equip individuals with the necessary skills needed to desist from offending, successfully reintegrate into to their local communities and address barriers to work.

KSS CRC part of the Seetec Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share and uphold this commitment in conjunction with the requirements of the Prevent Duty and the positive promotion of modern British values.

You will be required to process a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Seetec - KSS CRC support the recruitment of ex- offenders and will not discriminate in anyway. Our full policy statement of "Ex-Offenders" can be found on our website under" About us"

KSS CRC part of the Seetec Group is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

In return for your dedication, knowledge, and commitment, we're offering £12.57 - £16.50 per hour (dependent on experience) with these great benefits:

Pro-rata of 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays + Birthday Day off (with the opportunity to buy an additional 5 days)
2 Volunteer Days
Pension - 5% Employee 5% Employer
Healthcare Cash Plan, incl. 3 x salary life assurance
Annual salary review
Refer a friend scheme
Free access to Benefit Hub - an online portal with access to a wide range of retail discounts, cycle to work scheme, and additional voluntary benefits

Interested? There's an easy-to-apply route below to upload your CV! If you need any further information, talk to our experienced Internal Recruitment Team on .

KSS CRC part of the Seetec Group is a part part of an employee-owned organisation and we continually pride ourselves on our sense of community, both in the incredible work we do throughout UK and Ireland, and internally with our employee owners. People are at the front, centre and heart of every service we provide and each decision we make.