Probation Officer | £28–£30/hr LTD | Nationwide | Immediate Starts Available
Service Care Solutions — the UK’s leading recruitment agency for the Probation Service — is actively recruiting qualified Probation Officers for ongoing, nationwide opportunities with immediate starts available, subject to security clearance.
Whether you’re looking for full-time stability or part-time flexibility, we have roles to suit you.
Role Details
- Location: Nationwide (various NPS regions)
- Service: Probation Officer (NPS)
- Contract Type: Ongoing / Locum
- Hours: Full-time & Part-time available
- Pay Rate: £28–£30 per hour LTD (Dependent on Experience)
Key Responsibilities
- Provide expert assessments and written reports to criminal courts, the Parole Board, and partner agencies
- Manage medium to high-risk offender caseloads
- Represent the NPS at professional forums, including MAPPA and MARAC
- Support and guide Probation Services Officers (PSOs) and wider staff
- Conduct visits to prisons, homes, or alternative locations as required
- Assess and respond to risk escalation requests from Community Rehabilitation Companies
- Deliver and co-lead accredited offending behaviour programmes
- Fulfil statutory safeguarding duties in line with NPS policies
- Demonstrate pro-social modelling and address anti-social behaviours
✅ Essential Requirements
- Probation Qualification Framework (PQF) degree or equivalent Probation Studies qualification (Essential)
- Strong knowledge of risk assessment and risk management in a probation context
- Understanding of the Criminal Justice System and the role of the Probation Service
- Knowledge of factors influencing offending (e.g. substance misuse, housing instability)
- Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion
- Competency in case management principles and victim awareness
£50 Referral Bonus
Know a qualified Probation Officer looking for work? Refer them to us and earn £50 when they’re placed. There’s no limit — refer as many colleagues as you like!
Ready to Apply?
Contact Oliver Jefferson at Service Care Solutions today to find out more or to register your interest. Immediate starts are available — don’t miss out.
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