Gloucestershire Probation Board is an equal opportunities employer
and welcomes all applicants particularly those from ethnic
minorities and people with disabilities
Ryecroft Hostel in Gloucester provides
accommodation for up to 16 offenders either on bail, or the
subject of formal supervision by the Gloucestershire Probation
Area of the National Probation Service. All residents are either
charged with, or convicted of offences and are under a requirement
to reside at the Hostel. The Hostel is managed by a senior
probation officer and deputy manager, with four full time
assistant managers, together with night supervisors and other
support staff.
RELIEF HOSTEL SUPERVISORS
Hostel supervisors are required to maintain
waking cover and be responsible for the supervision of hostel
residents. They are also responsible for the security of premises
and contribute to the enforcement of Bail and Sentences within the
community, especially in relation to curfew. Other duties include
basic administration, answering telephone enquiries and domestic
tasks.
Permanent hostel supervisors work an eleven and
a half hour night shift and an eight-hour day shift, and on
average work 7 night shifts and 2 day shifts in every three-week
period. Hence a relief supervisor could work one or more of these
shifts in accordance with requirements and availability. Previous
night work experience is desirable, as is maturity, reliability,
tact and a willingness to work with offenders. Experience of
working with people with drug and/or alcohol problems would be an
advantage.
CRB check upto Enhanced level will be required for
these posts
RELIEF ASSISTANT MANAGERS
Assistant managers take responsibility for
running the hostel during their shift and responding to telephone
enquiries. Full double cover is provided and when sleeping-in a
waking night supervisor will be on duty. A relief assistant manger
could work either a day, an evening, a sleep-in, or a morning
shift in accordance to requirements and availability.
Assistant managers assist in the day to day
running of the hostel with an emphasis on individual keywork with
residents, and through the hostel programme. The post-holder will
also play a role within the referral process and enforcing bail
and statutory conditions for existing residents. Previous
experience of working with challenging groups, people with drug
and/or alcohol problems and in a residential setting would be an
advantage. A commitment to working with individuals who can
display serious emotional and behavioural problems is essential.
CRB check upto Enhanced level will be required for
these posts
For further details or an informal chat about
these roles, please telephone Dave Berry, Manager or Kevin Dower,
Deputy Manager on Gloucester (01452) 380268
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