Probation Service Officer

Standard working hours are 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday 09:00-17:00.

• Work with people on probation before and after sentence, including assessment, sentence implementation, offender management and producing reports.
• Provide case management support to a full range of people on probation, utilising service procedures and practice directions that underpin professional judgement.
• Manage a caseload of offenders before and after sentence, assess and manage risks, provide information to courts and work closely with agencies throughout the justice system.
• Support offenders with practical advice about housing and employment and provide listening and empathising support.

• You must have the right to work in the United Kingdom.
• You do not need a degree; we value personal qualities rather than formal qualifications.
• Experience working with people who have social or personal difficulties is desirable.
• You must be empathetic, patient, resilient and organised.
• Good writing skills are essential for producing clear and accurate reports to tight deadlines.

Starting salary is £28,064, with potential annual progression through a Competency Based Framework.

• Annual leave: 25 days on appointment, increasing to 30 days after five years’ service, plus public holidays.
• Covered by the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Access to flexible benefits such as voluntary benefits and retail vouchers.
• Paid paternity, adoption and maternity leave.

The role can involve hybrid working arrangements where business need allows. It is essential that the role is performed in the United Kingdom.

We are an equal opportunity employer and a Disability Confident employer. All candidates are subject to security and identity checks prior to taking up post.