Remote Probation Officer - Community-Based Sentence Management
Red Snapper Recruitment is currently seeking qualified Probation Officers to join community-based sentence management teams across England. These are fully remote or hybrid roles offering flexible working patterns for experienced practitioners.
This is an excellent opportunity for POs to focus on managing and supporting people on probation in the community, completing risk assessments, and contributing to rehabilitation and public protection outcomes.
Job Summary
Location: Remote / Hybrid - across England
Contract Type: Temporary / Contract roles with extension potential
Hours: Full-time or part-time options
Rate: Competitive PAYE / Umbrella rates, depending on location
Key Responsibilities
Manage and supervise a diverse caseload of individuals in the community.
Assess offender needs and risks, including using OASys, SARA, RSR, or other risk assessment tools.
Prepare detailed reports for courts, Parole Board, or internal decision-making.
Make effective referrals and manage relationships with interventions, Approved Premises, courts, victim contact units, and external agencies.
Deliver or facilitate accredited programmes where applicable (e.g., BBR, TSP).
Maintain accurate case records and ensure compliance with National Standards and professional guidelines.
Promote equality, inclusion, and diversity across all interactions.
Essential Requirements
Probation qualification (DipPS, DipSW with PQF, CQSW with Probation Option, or equivalent recognised by HMPPS).
Recent experience (within 5 years) of working for a recognised provider of probation services.
Proven experience with community-based offender management, risk assessment, and report writing.
Ability to work independently in a remote setting while contributing to team objectives.
Ability to travel occasionally to meetings, homes, or courts if required.All job offers are subject to pre-employment checks and Enhanced level 1 vetting
If this role is not for you but you know someone who would be interested, please refer them. We offer a £75 retail voucher referral bonus for successful introductions (subject to terms).
RSR Justice is a market-leading recruitment business dedicated to providing top-quality candidates and services to the offender rehabilitation and supervision work sectors.
Red Snapper Recruitment is part of the Red Snapper Group and is an equal opportunities employer