Probation Services Officer - Prison Based
Location: HMP Bronzefield
Contract: Temporary (initial term - extension likely)
Hours: Full-time, on-site Ashford, TW15 3JZ
Pay: £16.39 PAYE, £21.59 Umbrella
About the Role
We are recruiting Probation Services Officers to work on-site within a busy custodial setting. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain or continue experience in a prison-based probation role, supporting offender management, sentence progression, and rehabilitation.
You will work closely with Probation Officers, prison staff, and partner agencies to manage risk, support sentence planning, and contribute to reducing reoffending.
Key Responsibilities
Support offender management and sentence planning processes.
Work directly with individuals in custody to monitor progress and engagement.
Contribute to risk assessment, case recording, and information sharing.
Liaise with prison staff, probation colleagues, and external agencies.
Maintain accurate and timely case notes on probation systems.
Promote compliance, safeguarding, and public protection principles.
Requirements
Previous experience working as a Probation Services Officer or in a probation setting.
Understanding of offender management and risk processes.
Strong report writing, communication, and organisational skills.
Ability to work professionally in a secure custodial environment.
Up-to-date vetting or ability to undergo clearance.
Ideal Backgrounds
We welcome applicants with experience in:
Probation services
Prisons or custodial environments
Criminal justice or offender rehabilitation settings
Why Apply?
Valuable custodial probation experience
Opportunity to develop skills in offender management
Supportive team environment
Potential for contract extensionIf this role is not for you but you do know somebody who would be interested please refer them. We have a referral bonus scheme and will pay £75, in retail vouchers of your choice, for referrals who are not already known to us.
Due to the high volume of applications received, if you do not hear from us within 7 working days, I am afraid your application has been unsuccessful.
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