Residential Security Assistant

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Please note: an age restriction applies forthis 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
20:00 till 08:00
£12.21 per hour
£1 bonus per hour worked over a 4-month period

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About the role:

📍 Location: SouthwoodApproved Premises, Liverpool, L17 7BQ

We’re currentlyrecruiting for a Residential SecurityAssistant to join our dedicated team at Southwood Approved Premises in Liverpool.In this rewarding role, you’ll help support individuals as they transition fromprison back into the community—playing a key part in their rehabilitation andreintegration

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.

What we’re looking for:

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.

This is an opportunityto be part of something greater—where your work has a real impact. If you'reready to take on a meaningful role and thrive in a supportive team, applytoday!

What we offer:

Join Sodexo for morethan just a job—be part of something bigger. You'll belong, have purpose, andmake an impact every day. We offer:

Wellbeing Support : Unlimited online resources, a free health app with 24/7 virtual GP, and an employee assistance program.
Financial Benefits : Discounts for you and your family, salary finance support, 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.

Join us and thrive in your own way!

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Salary	£12.21 per hour
Frequency	Hourly
Job Reference	SDX/TP/1022707/144331
Contract Type	Permanent – Full Time
Closing Date	02 July, 2025
Job Category	Security
Business Unit	UK Government - Frontline
Location	Liverpool, United Kingdom
No. of positions	1
Posted on	18 June, 2025

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