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