Area Managers Salary: £49,282 - £53,460 We are currently inviting applications from suitably qualified and experienced social workers who are committed to making a positive and lasting difference. This role offers an opportunity to lead and support a probation team within the Probation Board for Northern Ireland (PBNI), contributing to safer communities and meaningful change in peoples lives. As an Area Manager, you will provide inclusive, supportive leadership, working alongside frontline colleagues and partner organisations. This is an important leadership position that balances public protection with care for staff wellbeing, collaboration, and effective partnership working. PBNI is a central part of the criminal justice system in Northern Ireland and works with a range of statutory partners and voluntary and community groups to reduce reoffending. Our work is grounded in the values of respect, integrity, openness, accountability, and compassion. We recognise peoples capacity to change and have victims at the heart of everything we do. We value the commitment and contributions of our employees and are committed to providing a supportive, inclusive and transparent working environment. Our comprehensive reward and benefits package reflects this commitment and includes: Membership of the NILGOSC pension scheme. Learning and development opportunities to support personal growth and professional accountability. Wellbeing events and a range of support mechanisms. Hybrid working arrangements, where appropriate. To learn more about our work, our values and how we support rehabilitation and community safety, please visit the What We Do section of the Probation Board for Northern Ireland website. For further information and to apply, please visit the PBNI Recruitment website at. If you have any queries, you can contact us at. We currently have vacancies throughout Northern Ireland, including in prisons, and we hope to retain a reserve list for any future permanent, temporary, full-time and part-time posts within the following 12-month period. Applications must be submitted online by12 noon on Wednesday 3 June 2026. Applications received after this time cannot be considered. As part of our commitment to building a diverse and representative workforce, applications are particularly welcomed from males, who are currently under-represented at this grade. ADZN1_NI