Probation Officer

Service Care Solutions Ltd; Rowley Green; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Service Care Solutions Ltd. seeks a Probation Officer for HMYOI Onley to deliver in-person support under the OMiC model. This 36-week maternity cover requires collaboration with prison staff to support young offenders and manage risk.

The role is 37 hours per week at £30.36 ltd p/h, demanding independent work, strong communication, and the ability to adapt to the prison environment while documenting progress and reports.

Qualifications

• Qualified Probation Officer (PO) with relevant certification.
• Proven experience in offender management or probation work.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility to adapt to the needs of the prison environment.

Responsibilities

• Providing in-person support of the OMiC Model within the prison setting
• Managing and supporting offenders throughout their time at HMYOI Onley
• Assessing offenders' risks and needs, developing tailored rehabilitation plans
• Monitoring compliance with probation conditions and court orders
• Collaborating with prison staff, social services, and other agencies
• Documenting case progress and preparing reports as required
• The job holder is expected to accept reasonable alterations and additional tasks of a similar level that may be necessary

Skills

PO qualification

Offender management

Communication skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Job description

Probation Officer - HMYOI Onley LOCATION: HMYOI Onley HOURS: 37 hours per week PAY RATE: £30.36 ltd p/h

Are you a dedicated Probation Officer looking for a rewarding contract opportunity within a Young Offender Institution? We are currently seeking a qualified Probation Officer to provide 36 weeks of maternity cover at HMYOI Onley, delivering in-person support of the OMiC Model.

We are seeking a qualified Probation Officer to join HMYOI Onley on a 36-week maternity cover contract. This role is focused on providing in-person support of the Offender Management in Custody (OMiC) Model, working closely with prison staff to support young offenders through their sentence.

Depending on the role, work may include:

• Providing in-person support of the OMiC Model within the prison setting
• Managing and supporting offenders throughout their time at HMYOI Onley
• Assessing offenders' risks and needs, developing tailored rehabilitation plans
• Monitoring compliance with probation conditions and court orders
• Collaborating with prison staff, social services, and other agencies
• Documenting case progress and preparing reports as required

The job holder is expected to accept reasonable alterations and additional tasks of a similar level that may be necessary

Essential Requirements

• Qualified Probation Officer (PO) with relevant certification
• Proven experience in offender management or probation work
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Flexibility to adapt to the needs of the prison environment