Helping to keep the public safe. Giving people the chance to turn their lives around. Building a rewarding professional career. There are many reasons to join the Probation Service. What will yours be?
Probation services officers can help make a real difference to people's lives. It's not always easy to help someone turn their life around, but it can be immensely rewarding. We're looking for empathetic, patient, and resilient people to join us as probation services officers. The role offers on-the-job training and a real career opportunity in the Probation Service.
As a PSO, you'll have a similar job to a fully qualified probation officer, mainly working with medium and lower-risk clients. This challenging role involves managing a caseload of offenders before and after sentencing, assessing and managing risks, providing information to courts, and collaborating with justice system agencies. You'll support offenders by offering practical advice on housing and employment or simply listening empathetically.
The job involves undertaking the full range of work with people on probation, including assessment, sentence implementation, offender management, and report writing. You will support case management for a full range of clients, using professional judgment and adhering to service procedures.
Key responsibilities include:
1. Assessing and managing risks posed by probation clients to protect victims and the public, including liaising with courts and agencies.
2. Supervising and managing risks of those on community sentences or post-custodial release.
3. Working with agencies to prevent crime and meet victim and offender needs.
The role requires demonstrating commitment to equality and confidentiality, with some out-of-hours work possible. Responsibilities include offender management, risk reporting, record keeping, conducting visits, court work, delivering programs, and safeguarding duties. The role aligns with the values of PS and HMPPS.
Applicants should only indicate locations they are willing to work in, as appointments are made based on merit and location preferences are managed via reserve lists. Hybrid working arrangements are available where possible, and standard hours are 37 per week. No degree is required; personal qualities and experience working with socially or personally challenged individuals are valued. Good report writing skills are essential.
Minimum salary starts at £26,475, with benefits including annual leave, pension schemes, training, employee networks, flexible working, and support for diversity and inclusion initiatives. Security and identity checks are required before employment. MoJ promotes equal opportunities, disability confidence, and veteran support schemes.
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