2429B- Probation Service Officer- Ealing Magistrates Court PSO- Ealing Court Ealing Remuneratio[...]

Reflectivepractice; Ealing; On-site; GBP 25,609 - 33,723; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

£75 retail voucher referral bonus

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a dedicated Probation Service Officer for Ealing Magistrates Court. The candidate will produce timely Pre-Sentence Reports, act as a Court Duty Officer, and maintain case records. Essential qualifications include experience in probation services, excellent communication skills, and an understanding of risk management principles. This is a full-time role with a temporary contract of 6 months and full on-site work at the court.

Qualifications

• Experience working within the Probation Service as a PSO.
• Strong understanding of probation processes and risk management principles.
• Ability to produce clear, concise, and defensible reports.

Responsibilities

• Produce timely and high-quality Pre-Sentence Reports (PSRs).
• Act as Court Duty Officer, supporting daily court operations.
• Maintain accurate case records within probation case management systems.

Skills

Report writing

Communication skills

Risk management

Time management

Job description

2429B- Probation Service Officer- Ealing Magistrates Court

Published: December 5, 2025

Red Snapper Recruitment is currently seeking a Probation Services Officer to join the National Probation Service at Ealing Magistrates Court.

This is an excellent opportunity for a practitioner to support vital frontline probation work within a busy Magistrates Court environment. The successful candidate will be based fully on site at Ealing Magistrates Court, working closely with court teams to deliver high-quality Pre‑Sentence Reports, undertake court duty, and support daily probation operations.

Job Summary

• Location: Ealing Magistrates Court, W13 0SD
• Contract Type: Temporary, 6 months with possibility of extension
• Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week
• Rate: £18.59 p/h PAYE or £24.48 p/h Umbrella
• Working Pattern: Fully on-site, Monday to Friday

Key Responsibilities

• Produce timely and high‑quality Pre‑Sentence Reports (PSRs), including same‑day oral and written reports.
• Act as Court Duty Officer, supporting daily court operations.
• Manage PSR requests, complete results processing, and issue initial appointments following sentencing.
• Engage with court staff, probation colleagues, and partner agencies to support accurate and efficient sentencing processes.
• Maintain accurate case records and updates within probation case management systems.
• Represent the Probation Service professionally in a fast‑paced, dynamic court setting.

Essential Requirements

• Experience working within the Probation Service as a PSO.
• Previous Court experience
• Strong understanding of probation processes, risk management principles, and report‑writing standards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce clear, concise, and defensible reports.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure, managing competing priorities in a busy court environment.

This role is subject to pre‑employment checks and probation Enhanced level 1 vetting.

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 high‑quality candidates and services to the offender rehabilitation and criminal justice sectors.

Red Snapper Recruitment is part of the Red Snapper Group and is an equal opportunities employer.