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NPS Job Description (JD)


NPS Band 2


Directorate: National Probation Service


Job Description: Approved Premises Residential


Worker






Document Ref.

NPS-JES-0049_Pay Band 2 Approved Premises Residential
Worker_v5.0

Document Type

Management

Version

5.0

Classification

Unclassified

Date of Issue

04/07/19

Status

Baselined

Produced by

Head of Group

Authorised by

Reward Team

JD Evidence













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NPS Job Description

Job Title

Approved Premises Residential Worker

Directorate

National Probation Service

Band

2





Overview of the job

The job holder will work as part of a team providing 24 hour cover at an Approved
Premises (AP) including security and monitoring services. They will provide assistance
and support to offenders in Approved Premises to reduce their risk of reoffending,
recall or breach of the condition of their licence or Court Order. To ensure that
offenders resident at an AP and the fabric of it are kept safe and secure throughout
their shift

Summary

The job holder will assist in the supervision of residents, maintaining discipline and
the adherence to AP rules, licence conditions and court orders. In addition, will
contribute to the management of residents’ risk. This post will involve substantial out
of hours work, both waking night duty and weekend work. The post holder may be
required to cover duties at other Approved Premises at times of staff absence

In line with NPS policies and procedures, the job holder must at all times demonstrate
a commitment to equality and inclusion and an understanding of their relevance to
the work they do.

The post holder must adhere to all policies in respect of the sensitive/confidential
nature of the information handled whilst working in this position.

Responsibilities,
Activities & Duties



The job holder will be required to carry out the following responsibilities, activities and
duties:

• Contribute to effective team practice, communicate effectively with team
members and pass on key information
• Undertake regular inspections of the building, including cellars and grounds
throughout the period of duty, recording any occurrences/damage or
defects, and monitor CCTV equipment
• Maintain an active presence in the AP at all times. Regularly engage with
residents in a pro-social manner. Contribute towards the protection of
residents, e.g. monitor in line with risk assessments.
• Monitor behaviour of high risk residents and motivate residents to ensure
compliance. Respond appropriately to abusive or aggressive behaviour
• Ensure that the AP is locked and secure during curfew period. Confirm the
presence and wellbeing of all residents overnight
• Facilitate the function of the AP as a first/emergency point of contact out of
hours
• Escalate to the standby Manager any matters of concern to ensure the
enforcement and /or compliance with court orders, licences , AP rules
• Support and create a safe working environment for staff, residents and
visitors by adhering to Health and Safety legislation, ensuring Safe Systems
of Work (SSOW) and Risk Assessments are followed reporting incidents to
Manager. Undertake Health and Safety, fire alarm, curfews and room
curfew checks in line with procedures.
• Undertake room searches, pack up residents possessions as directed
• Support the arrangement and delivery of purposeful activities for residents
within the premises
• Supervise residents’ meals
• Undertake effective induction of residents
• Follow prescribed medication procedures including the issuing of medication
to residents and both weekly and nightly audit of medication sheets
• Undertake alcohol and drugs tests as requested by the Manager




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• Undertake First Aid if a resident is injured or self-harms.
• Maintain hostel records and files as required, including data entry as
necessary and contribute to the completion of incident reports
• Carry out safeguarding children duties in accordance with the NPS statutory
responsibilities and agency policies
• Deal with visitors and telephone calls, and monitor the work of visiting
contractors in accordance with health and safety.
• Demonstrate pro-social modelling skills by consistently reinforcing pro-social
behaviour and attitudes and challenging anti-social behaviour and attitudes
• To work within the aims and values of NPS and HMPPS




The duties/responsibilities listed above describe the post as it is at present and is not
intended to be exhaustive. The job holder is expected to accept reasonable
alternations and additional tasks of a similar level that may be necessary. Significant
adjustments may require re-examination under the Job Evaluation scheme and shall
be discussed in the first instance with the Job Holder.



An ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence through the medium
of English or (where specified in Wales) Welsh.

Behaviours

? Working Together
? Communicating and Influencing
? Making Effective Decisions


Strengths

It is advised strengths are chosen locally, recommended 4-8.



Essential Experience

? Experience of working with a diverse range of people who have experienced
a range of social/personal difficulties.


Technical
requirements

Minimum 5 GCSEs at Grade C or above, including English and Maths or equivalent
qualification

IT Skills: Microsoft: Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint

High level numeracy and literacy skills required to read, understand and interpret
policies

Ability







Minimum Eligibility

? All candidates are subject to security and identity checks prior to taking up
post.
? All external candidates are subject to 6 months’ probation. Internal
candidates are subject to probation if they have not already served a
probationary period within HMPPS.
? All staff are required to declare whether they are a member of a group or
organisation which HMPPS consider to be racist.


Hours of Work
(Unsocial Hours)
Allowances

37

Additional payments are made for working unsocial hours.







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Success Profile

Behaviours

Strengths

It is advised
strengths are chosen
locally,
recommended 4-8.

Ability

Experience

Technical

Working Together





Experience of working with a
diverse range of people who
have experienced a range of
social/personal difficulties.

Minimum 5 GCSEs at Grade C or above, including
English and Maths or equivalent qualification

Communicating and Influencing







IT Skills: Microsoft: Word, Excel, Outlook, and
PowerPoint

Making Effective Decisions







High level numeracy and literacy skills required to
read, understand and interpret policies























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