2262B- PSO- Approved Premises Tulse Hill London

To contribute to the effective risk management and rehabilitation of individuals residing in Approved Premises (APs), supporting the Probation Service’s aim of protecting the public, reducing reoffending, and enabling offenders to lead law-abiding lives.
The role involves providing structured support, monitoring compliance with licence conditions, and ensuring residents adhere to the rules of the AP. PSOs play a vital role in risk assessment, case management, and the maintenance of a safe and rehabilitative environment.

Job details:

Location: 147 Tulse Hill, LONDON, London, SW2 2QD
Hourly rate: £17.19 PAYE or £22.63 Umbrella p/h
Contract: Temporary 1 year contract
Hours: 37 per week

Key Responsibilities:
 

• Supervise and support residents in line with their sentence and licence requirements.
• Monitor and report on residents’ compliance with AP rules and conditions of release, including curfews and restrictions.
• Assist in risk assessments, case reviews, and contribute to sentence planning.
• Manage breaches and incidents appropriately, escalating as required.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with residents, colleagues, and partner agencies including the police, mental health services, and substance misuse providers.
• Support residents in accessing relevant services such as housing, employment, education, and healthcare.
• Contribute to maintaining a safe and secure environment in the AP, including participating in building checks and drug/alcohol testing procedures.
• Keep accurate, timely, and confidential case records using approved case management systems (e.g., nDelius).
• Participate in shift patterns, handovers, staff meetings, and relevant training.

Essential Criteria:
 

• Experience of working with vulnerable or complex individuals in a supportive or supervisory capacity.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to assess risk and take appropriate action under pressure.
• Strong record-keeping and IT literacy, particularly in case management systems.
• A commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Desirable Criteria:

• Experience working in a criminal justice, social care, or supported housing environment.
• Knowledge of probation practice, relevant legislation, and public protection policies (e.g., MAPPA).
• Familiarity with trauma-informed and psychologically informed approaches.

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