Approved Premises Worker

Approved Premises Worker - Graduate Opportunity
Location: Oxford, Clarks House Approved Premises, 7 Clarks Row, OX1 1RE
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)

Start your career in Probation and Criminal Justice

RSR Justice, a specialist recruitment provider to the criminal justice sector, is recruiting Approved Premises Workers on behalf of the Probation Service in Oxford.

This is an excellent opportunity for recent graduates who have studied subjects such as criminology, psychology, sociology, social work, or related fields, and who are keen to build a career in probation or criminal justice.

In this hands-on and rewarding role, you''ll gain valuable frontline experience supporting residents in an Approved Premises setting - helping to manage risk, promote rehabilitation, and ensure a safe environment.

What you''ll do:

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

Who we''re looking for:

We welcome applications from graduates and early-career professionals who are passionate about working in probation and criminal justice.

You may have studied areas such as:

• Risk assessment and offender management
• Substance misuse and addiction
• Mental health and safeguarding
• Rehabilitation and resettlement of offenders
• Criminology & Criminal Justice
• Psychology (particularly forensic, clinical, or counselling)
• Social Work / Social Policy

Some relevant work or voluntary experience would be desirable but not essential - this could be in roles such as:

• Housing or homelessness services
• Mental health or substance misuse support
• Youth work, social care, or community support roles
• Security or frontline public-facing positions

Most importantly, you''ll be:

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

What''s in it for you:

• Competitive hourly pay, with enhanced rates for nights & weekends
• A structured rota offering predictable shift planning (3 days in, 4 days off)
• Experience in a critical public sector setting
• A stepping stone towards roles such as Probation Services Officer or Probation Officer
• Opportunity to work alongside criminal justice professionals and build your network

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.

Due to the high volume of applications received, if you do not hear from us within 7 working days, your application has not been successful.