Red Snapper Recruitment is recruiting on behalf of the National Probation Service for a Probation Services Officer to work in an Approved Premises setting.
As a Probation Services Officer in Approved Premises, you'll play a crucial role in supporting individuals on probation during a pivotal stage of their rehabilitation. You'll help residents to stabilise their lives, engage with support services, comply with the conditions of their supervision, and take steps to reduce the risk of reoffending.
Working within a dynamic, residential environment, you'll be part of a team responsible for delivering a safe, structured, and supportive setting that fosters positive change.
Location: Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 5AA Contract: Until 24/12 (with potential for extension) Hours: 37 hours per week Salary: £16.39 p/h PAYE or £21.59 Umbrella Key Responsibilities:
Supervise and support residents, promoting pro-social behaviour and compliance with licence or bail conditions
Monitor and manage risk, escalating concerns appropriately to Probation Officers and managers
Conduct room checks, drug and alcohol testing, and monitor CCTV as part of safety and security procedures
Build constructive relationships with residents, supporting their engagement with services and purposeful activity
Keep accurate and timely records using probation systems and contribute to risk management planning
Contribute to maintaining a safe, clean, and respectful residential environment
Work collaboratively with colleagues, partner agencies, and stakeholders to support effective rehabilitation
Actively promote equality, inclusion, and diversity in all aspects of your work
Essential Criteria:
Experience working with individuals in a criminal justice, social care, housing, or similar setting as Probation Service Officer
Understanding of risk, safeguarding, and supporting vulnerable adults
Strong communication skills, with the ability to manage challenging behaviour and build rapport
Basic understanding of the Criminal Justice System and the role of Approved Premises
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, structured environment
Competence in using IT systems and maintaining accurate records
Desirable:
A relevant qualification (e.g., NVQ Level 3 in Criminal Justice, Social Care, or 5 GCSEs incl. English and Maths)
Recent experience with probation or a related criminal justice agency
Knowledge of health and safety and safeguarding procedures in a residential setting
Please note:
An enhanced DBS check is required for this role.
If this role is not for you but you know someone who may be interested, we offer a £75 referral bonus in retail vouchers for successful introductions (conditions apply).
Due to high application volumes, if you do not hear from us within 7 working days, unfortunately your application has not been successful.
RSR Justice is a market-leading recruitment agency dedicated to providing outstanding candidates to the criminal justice and rehabilitation sectors.
Red Snapper Recruitment is a member of the Red Snapper Group, acting as an employment agency and business. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from all backgrounds.
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