Approved Premises Residential Worker; Annualised Pattern

Description & Requirements

Position:
Residential Worker – Approved Premises, Manor Lodge Approved Premises, Windsor. Locations:
East of England, South Central, South East, South West.

Closing date: 10-Jul-2026. Business unit:
Public Protection South West. Job . Number of positions:
2. Reserve list: 12 months.

Work pattern:
Annualised hours of 625 or 1,250 per year (equivalent to one or two 12‑hour shifts each week). Shifts include standard and unsocial hours across a 24‑hour period, 7 days a week. Unsocial hours receive premium pay. Availability to cover day and night shifts 24/7 is required.

You will support the management of offenders transitioning from custody to the community. Core duties include:

• Supervising mandates and ensuring approved‑premises residents remain in safe, secure, and effective housing.
• Conducting inspections, monitoring behaviour, and ensuring residents comply with licence conditions.
• Engaging positively with residents to maintain their well‑being and safety.
• Working closely with colleagues and partner agencies.

The role is based at a single approved premises with potential to cover additional sites if required.

• Monday – Friday: 7 pm to 8 am (30 % premium)
• Public/Bank Holidays: 8 am to 8 am (50 % premium); time‑off in lieu for actual hours worked is applicable.

Residents earn the advertised annual salary plus unsocial hour premium.

• No degree required.

• Experience working with people with social or personal difficulties.

• Personal qualities: empathy, patience, resilience.

• Good numeracy and literacy skills for report writing.

• Annual leave: 25 days on appointment, increasing to 30 days after five years.
• Pension:
  Covered by the Local Government Pension Scheme via the Greater Manchester Pension Fund.
• Training and development across the Ministry of Justice.
• Employee networks for minority ethnic origin, disability, caring responsibilities, women, and LGBTQ+.
• Family‑friendly policies and flexible benefits, including voluntary benefits and discounts.
• Paid maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.
• Free annual sight tests for computer screen users.

We are a Disability Confident and veteran‑friendly employer. All candidates undergo security and identity checks. We provide reasonable adjustments across the recruitment process. If additional help is needed, contact the Recruitment Enquiries Team.

• Skilled Worker visa:
This role is not eligible for a new Skilled Worker visa after 22‑July‑2025.

• Nationality: open to UK nationals, Republic of Ireland nationals, Commonwealth and EU nationals with settlement status, Turkish nationals with work rights, and others meeting EUSS criteria.

• Security clearance: DBS Standard.

This role is based in the UK and does not qualify for hybrid working. Shift pattern is fixed as described above.