Red Snapper Recruitment is currently seeking a qualified Probation Officer to join the team at HMP The Mount. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced practitioner to contribute to the delivery of the Offender Management in Custody (OMiC) model in a busy custodial environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing high-quality sentence management, including parole reports, oral hearing preparation, OASys assessments, supervision of offenders, and release planning. This is a full-time role, 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Hybrid working will be considered, with the expectation that the postholder will attend HMP The Mount 1-2 days per week. Job Summary Location: HMP The Mount, Molyneaux Avenue, Bovingdon, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP3 0NZ Contract Type: Temporary, 1 year with possibility of extension Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday Rate: £21.75 p/h PAYE or £28.64 p/h Umbrella Working Pattern: Hybrid - with attendance at HMP The Mount 1-2 days per week Key Responsibilities Deliver the OMiC model within a custodial setting. Manage and supervise a caseload of prisoners, including high and very high risk cases. Complete OASys assessments and produce high-quality parole reports and hearing documentation. Prepare for and attend oral hearings and parole board sessions. Support offenders through supervision, sentence planning, and structured release preparation. Liaise effectively with prison colleagues, probation staff, and external agencies to manage risk and support rehabilitation. Accurately record interventions, progress, and risk updates on case management systems. Essential Requirements Professional Qualification in Probation (DipPS, DipSW with PQF, or equivalent recognised by HMPPS). Experience of managing complex custody cases, including parole and release planning. Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare detailed reports. Confidence in multi-agency collaboration and working within a prison environment. This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS. If this role is not for you but you know someone who would be interested, please refer them. We offer a £75 retail voucher referral bonus for successful introductions (subject to terms). 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 part of the Red Snapper Group and is an equal opportunities employer