Probation Service Officer

The job holder will undertake the full range of work with people on probation before and after sentence, including assessment, sentence implementation, offender management and producing reports. The job holder will provide case management support to a full range of people on probation using service procedures and practice directions that underpin professional judgement.

• Manage a caseload of offenders before and after sentence.
• Assess and manage risks associated with offenders.
• Provide information to courts and work closely with agencies throughout the justice system.
• Support offenders by providing practical advice about housing, employment and other life skills.

• Right to work in the United Kingdom.
• Strong interpersonal skills and empathy for people with social or personal difficulties.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to produce clear and accurate reports to tight deadlines.
• Resilience, patience and a professional approach to decision making.

• Salary: £28,064 per annum.
• Annual Leave: 25 days on appointment, increasing to 30 days after five years of service, plus public holidays.
• Pension:
  Covered by the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) run through the Greater Manchester Pension Fund (GMPF).
• Extensive training and development opportunities through the Ministry of Justice.
• Family‑friendly policies, including reduced hours, job sharing and other flexible benefits.
• Paid paternity, adoption and maternity leave.
• Free annual sight tests for employees using computer screens.