Probation Service Officer for Approved Premises

Red Snapper Recruitment are recruiting experienced Probation Services Officers to work within an Approved Premises setting in Reading, on behalf of the Probation Service. This role supports the Probation Service's public protection aims by supervising high-risk individuals residing in Approved Premises. The successful candidate will bring previous experience as a PSO or similar and confidence in managing risk, monitoring compliance, and maintaining a rehabilitative and safe environment. Summary of job 📍 Location: St Leonards Approved Premises, Southcote Road, Reading RG30 2AA 📄 Contract: Temporary (initially 3 months, with possibility of extension) 🕒 Hours: 37 hours per week (day shifts 8-4 or 9-5, with one late night per week; alternate weekend shifts of 4 hours with a weekday off) 💰 Rate: £16.39 p/h PAYE or £21.59 Umbrella (with enhanced rates for weekends and hours worked after 7pm) Main duties and responsibilities * Supervise and support residents within the Approved Premises, ensuring compliance with licence conditions and AP rules * Monitor and report breaches, curfew compliance, and incidents in line with Probation Service procedures * Carry out building checks, room searches, and support routines including medication handling and inductions * Contribute to risk assessments, sentence planning, and multi-agency safeguarding processes * Engage residents in structured suppo…