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Probation Officer

Service Care Solutions

Essex

On-site

GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Probation Officer to join their team in Essex. This role offers immediate starts for qualified professionals looking to make a difference in the community. You will be responsible for a full range of offender management tasks, supporting the Probation Delivery Unit, and conducting vital risk assessments. This ongoing contract provides a competitive hourly pay rate and the opportunity to work within a supportive environment that values your expertise. If you are passionate about making a positive impact and have the necessary qualifications, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

  • Qualified Probation Officer with knowledge of offender management and safeguarding.
  • Understanding of the Criminal Justice System is essential.

Responsibilities

  • Manage offenders and support the Probation Delivery Unit.
  • Conduct risk assessments and safeguarding duties.

Skills

Risk Management
Safeguarding
Offender Management
Knowledge of Criminal Justice System

Education

PQF Honours Degree/Graduate Diploma in Probation Practice
Diploma in Probation Studies
Diploma in Social Work (Probation option)
CQSW (Probation option)

Job description

Service Care Solutions are the leading recruitment agency for the Probation service nationwide. We are currently recruiting for a Probation Officer in Essex - Immediate Starts Available subject to security clearance!


LOCATION: Basildon

SERVICE: Probation Officer

HOURS: 37

DURATION: Ongoing contract

PAY RATE: £22.44 - £28 per hour (DoE)


Requirements & Duties
  1. Undertake full range of offender management tasks, including generic Offender Manager responsibilities within Essex.
  2. Support the Probation Delivery Unit.
  3. Carry out safeguarding duties.
  4. Carry out risk assessments and risk management.
  5. OASys Knowledge, advantageous.
Probation Officer Technical requirements
  1. You must hold a Probation Officer qualification or be a qualified Probation Officer. In addition, successful candidates must hold the following:
    1. PQF Honours Degree/Graduate Diploma and Level 5 Diploma in Probation Practice; or
    2. Diploma in Probation Studies; or
    3. Diploma in Social Work (Probation option); or
    4. CQSW (Probation option).
  2. Knowledge and understanding of the work of the Criminal Justice System and the Probation Service.

If you are interested in applying, please contact Oliver Jefferson on (phone number removed) or send your CV to (url removed).

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