Remote Probation Officer

Remote / Online - Candidates ideally in
Essex, Essex County, England, UK

Listing for: Red Snapper Recruitment Limited

Full Time, Seasonal/Temporary, Contract, Remote/Work from Home position
Listed on 2026-06-02

Job specializations:

Government
Government Administration, Human Services/ Social Work
Social Work
Government Administration, Child Protection, Human Services/ Social Work, Family Advocacy & Support Services

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 28.64 GBP Hourly GBP 28.64 HOUR

Remote Probation Officer - Resettlement Team (Custody Cases)

Location:

Laindon, Essex (Remote Working Available)

Contract:

Full-Time (37 hours per week)/ Initial 12-Month Temp Contract with possibility of extension
Pay rate: £21.75 PAYE or £28.64 Umbrella

Red Snapper is currently seeking a qualified Probation Officer to join the Resettlement Team supporting individuals in custody as they prepare for release back into the community.
This role is focused entirely on custody-based case management, working with prisoners throughout their sentence to assess risk, support rehabilitation, coordinate release planning, and contribute to parole and progression processes.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage a caseload of individuals in custody.
Complete risk assessments and sentence planning activities.
Prepare reports for parole hearings and progression reviews.
Develop effective resettlement and release plans.
Work collaboratively with prisons, community probation teams, and partner agencies.
Promote public protection while supporting positive rehabilitation outcomes.
Maintain accurate case records and ensure compliance with HMPPS standards. Essential Requirements:

Qualified Probation Officer status (DipPS, CQSW, PQF, or equivalent recognised qualification).
Experience managing offender caseloads within probation services.
Strong understanding of risk assessment, safeguarding, and public protection.
Experience completing reports and assessments to a high standard.
Ability to manage complex and high-risk cases effectively.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. If this role is not for you but you know someone who would be interested, please refer them. We offer a £75 retail voucher referral bonus for successful introductions (subject to terms).
RSR Justice is a market-leading recruitment business dedicated to providing top-quality candidates and services to the offender rehabilitation and supervision sectors.
Red Snapper Recruitment is part of the Red Snapper Group and is an equal opportunities employer