12158 - Probation Service Officer - Cwm Taf Morgannwg (Wales)

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Pontypridd; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A public service organization is seeking individuals to join the Probation Service in Pontypridd. The role involves managing and assessing risk for individuals on probation, communicating with justice agencies, and conducting home and prison visits. Candidates should possess strong empathy and organizational skills. This is a full-time position offering between £26,475 to £31,650 per year, with additional pay progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Ability to assess and manage risk effectively.
• Strong communication skills with courts and agencies.
• Experience in offender management or social services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess and manage the risk posed by individuals on probation.
• Liaise with criminal courts and other agencies.
• Conduct home and prison visits as necessary.

Skills

Empathy

Organisational skills

Patience

Job description

Employer:

Ministry of Justice

Location:

Pay:

£26,475 to £31,650 per year

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

21/12/2025

About this job

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?

We’re looking for empathetic, patient, and organised people to join us in this varied role, which offers the chance to make a difference, gain new skills and build a rewarding career within the Probation Service.

If this sounds like you, apply now.

If you are successful in the recruitment process to join the Probation Service, your starting salary will be £26,475 The Probation Service offers the opportunity for annual pay progression through a Competency Based Framework (CBF), which if eligible, will see your pay increase.

CBF is designed to enable you to move up through the pay band range as your competence grows.

New entrants are expected to join on the minimum of the pay band.

Probation Service also increase their pay band ranges annually in line with Civil Service Pay guidance, which will also apply an increase to band pay ranges where applicable.

Overview of the job The job holder will undertake the full range of work with people on probation before and after sentence.

This will include assessment, sentence implementation, offender management and producing reports.

The job holder will provide case management support to a full range of people on probation utilising service procedures and practice directions that underpin professional judgement.

Summary To assess and manage the risk (including risk management plans and escalation) posed by people on probation to protect victims of crime and the general public by:

Liaising, providing information and advice to criminal courts, criminal justice agencies and other partner agencies.

Supervise and manage risk of those people on probation subject to community sentences, during and after custodial sentences.

Work with other agencies and groups to prevent crime and meet the needs of victims and people on probation.

In line with PS policies and procedures, the job holder must at all times demonstrate a commitment to equality and inclusion and an understanding of their relevance to the work they do.

The post holder must adhere to all policies in respect of the sensitive/confidential nature of the information handled whilst working in this position.

If relevant to the role, some out of hours working may be required (i.e.

Courts, Approved Premises, programmes, evening reporting etc.). Responsibilities, Activities & Duties The job holder will be required to carry out the following responsibilities, activities and duties:

To undertake the full range of offender management tasks with people on probation assessed as low or medium risk of harm and to support the Probation Officer grade in high risk cases.

When providing case manager support, to contribute to the delivery of the Risk Management plan and report significant changes relating to risk of harm and/or of reoffending or any non‐compliance within agreed enforcement procedures.

To use computer based systems to produce, update and maintain records and other documentation within agreed timescales.

Ensure effective referrals to services and facilities and communicate with offender management staff, interventions staff, service providers and external agencies to review progress and associated risks.

To undertake prison, home or alternate location visits as required in accordance with service procedures and policies.

To undertake work in the court setting, including the completion of appropriate reports on cases and prosecution of breaches.

To provide cover within teams as required.

To deliver and co-lead accredited programmes commensurate with grade.

To conduct mandatory alcohol and drug tests as required, and to follow prescribed medication procedures.

Carry out safeguarding children duties in accordance with the PS statutory responsibilities and agency policies.

Demonstrate pro-social modelling skills by consistently reinforcing pro-social behaviour and attitudes and challenging anti-social behaviour and attitudes.

To work within the aims and values of PS and HMPPS.

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