Residential Security Assistant
Sodexo
Date: 3 weeks ago
City: Leicester, England
Contract type: Intern
Job Introduction
Please note: age restriction applies for this position, so candidates must be over the age of 18 and have a valid in-date SIA license
About The Role
We are looking for a Residential Security Assistant to join our team at Kirk Lodge in Leicester.
Are you looking for a role where you can make a real difference? Join Sodexo as a Residential Assistant at our Approved Premises (AP), where you'll play a vital role in supporting individuals as they reintegrate into the community after prison.
Approved Premises provide enhanced supervision, monitoring, and rehabilitation for residents, ensuring their safe transition back into society. This role is ideal for those with experience working with complex and vulnerable individuals in a residential setting within the Criminal Justice System
What You’ll Do
What We Offer
Join Sodexo for more than just a job—be part of something bigger. You'll belong, have purpose, and make an impact every day. We offer:
Please note: age restriction applies for this position, so candidates must be over the age of 18 and have a valid in-date SIA license
- 42 hours per week
- 4 nights on, 4 nights off
- £12.21 per hour
- 8:00pm till 8:00am
- £1 bonus per hour worked 4 months per year
- Availability for overtime
- Car parking
About The Role
We are looking for a Residential Security Assistant to join our team at Kirk Lodge in Leicester.
Are you looking for a role where you can make a real difference? Join Sodexo as a Residential Assistant at our Approved Premises (AP), where you'll play a vital role in supporting individuals as they reintegrate into the community after prison.
Approved Premises provide enhanced supervision, monitoring, and rehabilitation for residents, ensuring their safe transition back into society. This role is ideal for those with experience working with complex and vulnerable individuals in a residential setting within the Criminal Justice System
What You’ll Do
- Supervise and support residents, handling day-to-day issues and escalating serious incidents when necessary.
- Ensure residents follow the rules and respond appropriately to any breaches or challenging behaviour.
- Engage with residents in a positive, pro-social manner and support their rehabilitation.
- Maintain records, process information, and update the database with significant occurrences.
- Monitor and record residents' movements in and out of the premises.
- Conduct curfew checks, wellbeing checks, fire alarm tests, room searches, and CCTV monitoring.
- Assist with substance misuse support, including dispensing and recording medication when required.
- Support the delivery of purposeful activities and effective inductions for residents.
- Ensure a safe and productive environment, including health and safety monitoring.
- SIA Licence
- Awareness of anti-discriminatory practices.
- Certified in First Aid
- Strong communication, administration, and IT skills.
- Ability to work well as part of a team.
- Strong time management and the ability to prioritise tasks.
What We Offer
Join Sodexo for more than just a job—be part of something bigger. You'll belong, have purpose, and make an impact every day. We offer:
- Wellbeing Support: Unlimited online resources, a free health app with 24/7 virtual GP, and an Employee Assistance Programme.
- Financial Benefits: discounts for you and your family, salary finance support, a retirement plan, and a death-in-service benefit.
- Career Growth: Apprenticeships, learning tools, and development opportunities.
- Work Perks: Cycle to Work Scheme, volunteering opportunities, flexible work, full training, and a protective uniform.
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