Probation Service Officer in UPW : Leicester PDU:2508B
Published: March 26, 2026
Red Snapper Recruitment is currently seeking an experienced Probation Services Officer to join the Probation Service in Leicester. This full time, temporary post offers an excellent opportunity to work within the standalone Unpaid Work Sentence Management Team in Leicestershire.
The role focuses on overseeing individuals sentenced to Unpaid Work requirements only, ensuring effective sentence management, compliance, and risk management while supporting rehabilitation and reducing reoffending.
Location: Leicester, Leicestershire
Contract Length: 15 weeks initially (with possibility of extension)
Hours: Full Time : 37 hours per week
Pay Rate: GBP 16.39 per hour (PAYE) GBP 21.59 per hour (Umbrella)
Key Responsibilities Manage a caseload of individuals sentenced to Unpaid Work requirements only. Deliver structured supervision and sentence management in line with National Standards. Monitor compliance and take appropriate enforcement action where necessary. Assess risk, needs, and responsivity to inform supervision and risk management plans. Maintain accurate and timely case records using NDelius. Liaise with Unpaid Work operational teams and partner agencies to support rehabilitation. Contribute to public protection and multi agency risk management processes. Essential Requirements Experienced Probation Services Officer : essential. Proven experience managing probation caseloads and offender supervision. Strong understanding of sentence management and enforcement processes. Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively. Proficient in NDelius or other probation case management systems. Desirable Experience Experience working with Unpaid Work requirements. Knowledge of community sentence interventions. Experience working in partnership with external agencies.
This role is subject to Enhanced level 1 vetting and pre employment checks. If 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 GBP 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.
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 a member of the Red Snapper Group. The Red Snapper Recruitment Group is an equal opportunities employer.