Probation Service Officer

The Probation Services Officer will undertake the full range of work with people on probation before and after sentence, including assessment, sentence implementation, offender management and producing reports.

Responsibilities

• Provide case‑management support to offenders before and after sentence.
• Assess and manage offender risk.
• Produce and submit reports to courts and other agencies.
• Give practical advice on housing, employment and other support services.
• Work collaboratively with agencies throughout the justice system.

Qualifications

• Right to work in the UK.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience working with people who have social or personal difficulties.
• Empathy, patience, resilience and organisational ability.
• Ability to communicate effectively, influence and make decisions.

Benefits

• Annual leave: 25 days on appointment, increasing to 30 after five years.
• Pension in the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Extensive training and development opportunities.
• Access to flexible benefits such as voluntary benefits, retail vouchers and discounts.
• Family‑friendly policies including reduced hours and job sharing.
• Paid paternity, adoption and maternity leave.
• Free annual sight tests for employees who use computer screens.

Employment Conditions

• Part‑time role – hours to be discussed at interview.
• Hybrid working may be arranged subject to business need.
• Subject to standard civil service security and identity checks.

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