Probation Officer - Flint , Wrexham & HMP Berwyn

Responsibilities

• Provide information and advice to criminal courts, other justice agencies and partner organisations.
• Supervise people on probation under community orders, licences and during custodial sentences.
• Contribute to the management of risk and work with other agencies to prevent crime and meet the needs of victims and those on probation.
• Produce professional advice, assessment and written reports for courts, the Parole Board and other agencies.
• Undertake the full range of offender‑management tasks with individuals at all risk levels, including high and very high risk.
• Use computer‑based systems to produce, update and maintain case records within agreed timescales.
• Ensure timely and effective referrals to and relationships between offender‑management, court teams, victim contact units, interventions, Approved Premises, prisons and external agencies.
• Attend professional meetings and represent the Probation Service at partnership forums such as MAPPA and MARAC.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, maintain effective team relationships and provide guidance and support to Probation Service Officers and other staff.
• Provide cover within your team and to other teams as required.
• Undertake prison, home or other alternative location visits as required.
• Deliver and co‑lead accredited programmes commensurate with your grade.
• Conduct mandatory alcohol and drug tests and follow prescribed medication procedures.
• Carry out safeguarding children duties in line with statutory responsibilities and agency policies.
• Demonstrate pro‑social modelling skills, reinforcing positive behaviour and challenging anti‑social behaviour.
• Work within the aims and values of the Probation Service and the His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service.

• Must hold a Probation Officer qualification or be a qualified Probation Officer.
• Relevant qualifications:
  Level 5 Diploma in Probation Practice, Diploma in Probation Studies, Diploma in Social Work (Probation option), CQSW (Probation option) or equivalent.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the criminal justice system, evidence‑based practice and risk‑needs assessment tools.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and national standards.
• Experience in offender management, risk assessment and supervision.

We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition. All applicants will receive a fair, impartial, and transparent recruitment process.