Approved Premises Windsor

Approved Premises Worker – Graduate / Security / Probation Opportunity
Location: Windsor (8 Straight Road, SL4 2RL)
Pay: £16.39 p/h PAYE / £21.59 Umbrella (enhanced night & weekend rates)
Hours: 37 per week (rolling rota including nights & weekends)
Type: 6 months (with possibility of extension)

Join the Probation Service and Make a Real Impact
RSR Justice, a specialist recruitment provider to the criminal justice sector, is recruiting Approved Premises Workers on behalf of the Probation Service in Windsor.
Whether you’re a recent graduate, a security professional, or have experience in probation/criminal justice, this role offers a rewarding opportunity to support residents in an Approved Premises setting – helping to manage risk, promote rehabilitation, and maintain a safe environment.

What you’ll do:

• Supervise and support residents, ensuring safety and rule compliance
• Carry out building checks, monitor CCTV, and maintain curfews
• Respond calmly to incidents and challenging behaviour
• Conduct room searches, support medication routines, and assist with inductions
• Be the key contact point during night shifts and emergencies
• Maintain accurate records and incident reports

Who we’re looking for:
We welcome applications from people with a variety of backgrounds:
🎓 Graduates – Criminology, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Policing, or related fields (risk, safeguarding, mental health, substance misuse, rehabilitation).
🛡️ Security or frontline staff – Security guards, housing/homelessness services, care & support roles, youth/community work.
⚖️ Probation/justice experience – Former AP staff, probation services officers, or those with criminal justice system exposure.
You’ll be:

• Reliable, observant, and calm under pressure
• Comfortable working varied schedules (including nights & weekends)
• Motivated to support rehabilitation and build a career in criminal justice

What’s in it for you:

• Competitive hourly pay + enhanced night & weekend rates
• Structured rota with predictable shift planning (3 days in, 4 days off)
• Frontline experience in a critical public sector setting
• Opportunity to progress towards Probation Services Officer or Probation Officer roles
• Work alongside experienced probation and criminal justice professionals

Interested?
Apply now with your up-to-date CV, and we’ll be in touch to discuss next steps.
If you don’t have a current DBS, don’t worry – we can help you obtain one.
RSR Justice is part of the Red Snapper Group, a trusted provider to the UK criminal justice sector, and an equal opportunities employer.

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