Probation Officer - Drive Risk Reduction & Rehabilitation

Ministry of Justice; Watford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ministry of Justice in the United Kingdom seeks a Probation Services Officer to assess and manage risk posed by people on probation, supporting victims and providing information to courts and partner organisations.

You will supervise offenders on community orders and licences, contribute to risk management, and work with agencies to prevent crime and reduce reoffending. Strong collaboration and report-writing skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Assess risk and manage offender risk, including high and very high levels of risk.
• Provide information and advice to criminal courts, other agencies and partner organisations.
• Supervise people on probation subject to community orders and licences.

Responsibilities

• Provide written reports to courts, the Parole Board and partner organisations.
• Attend professional meetings and collaborate with partner agencies to manage risk and support victims.
• Undertake offender management tasks across risk levels and use systems to maintain records and referrals.

Job description

The Ministry of Justice in the United Kingdom seeks a Probation Services Officer to assess and manage risk posed by people on probation, supporting victims and providing information to courts and partner organisations.

You will supervise offenders on community orders and licences, contribute to risk management, and work with agencies to prevent crime and reduce reoffending. Strong collaboration and report-writing skills are essential.