£26,475 - £31,650
Be among the first 25 applicants to join HM Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS).
Overview
About The Role: As a Probation Services Officer, you’ll have a similar job to a fully qualified probation officer. The main difference is you’ll work with medium and lower risk clients. There’s no doubt this is a challenging role. You’ll assess and manage risks, provide information to courts and work closely with agencies throughout the justice system, supporting offenders. You may provide practical advice about housing and employment or simply listen. You will liaise with criminal courts, criminal justice agencies and other partner agencies to prevent crime and meet the needs of victims and people on probation.
Responsibilities
* Assess and manage risks, provide information to courts, and work closely with agencies throughout the justice system.
* Support offenders with practical needs (housing and employment) and provide listening support where appropriate.
* Liaise with criminal courts, criminal justice agencies and partner agencies; provide information and advice to meet the needs of victims and people on probation.
* Work with other agencies and groups to prevent crime and support rehabilitation.
About You
* Degree is not required. We value personal qualities; ideally experience with people who have social or personal difficulties. You should be empathetic, patient and resilient.
* Ability to evidence numeracy and literacy skills to read, understand and interpret policies; ability to write reports and correspondence for internal and external stakeholders; or minimum 5 GCSEs at Grade C or above, including English and Maths.
About Us
The Probation Service works with offenders who are pre- or post-release from prison or serving community sentences. Our role is to support rehabilitation and protect the public. People from diverse backgrounds form one team in the Probation Service.
Join us and you’ll be part of a supportive team that shares knowledge and expertise. If this sounds like you, apply now.
Job Details
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Other, Information Technology, and Management
* Industries: Government Administration
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