Remote Probation Officer- Resettlement team Remuneration

Remote Probation Officer - Resettlement Team

Published:
June 5, 2026 4:55 am

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.

• 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.

• 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.

Red Snapper Recruitment is part of the Red Snapper Group and is an equal opportunities employer.