Probation Officer: Reduce Reoffending & Court Reports

Ministry of Justice; Basildon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A government department in the UK is seeking Probation Officers to manage offenders and provide professional assessments to various criminal justice agencies. The role requires conducting risk assessments, maintaining documentation, and representing the department in partnership forums. Successful candidates will demonstrate collaborative skills and an ability to engage with high-risk individuals. This position involves both office and fieldwork, ensuring timely referrals, and delivering successful outcomes within the probation system.

Qualifications

• Ability to provide professional advice and assessment with written reports.
• Experience in offender management tasks with various risk levels.
• Capability to use computer systems for documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional advice and assessment to courts and agencies.
• Undertake offender management tasks with high-risk individuals.
• Produce and maintain essential documentation within deadlines.
• Ensure timely referrals to various criminal justice entities.
• Attend and represent the PS at partnership forums.
• Collaborate and guide Probation Services Officers.
• Conduct visits to prisons and homes as necessary.

Job description

A government department in the UK is seeking Probation Officers to manage offenders and provide professional assessments to various criminal justice agencies. The role requires conducting risk assessments, maintaining documentation, and representing the department in partnership forums. Successful candidates will demonstrate collaborative skills and an ability to engage with high-risk individuals. This position involves both office and fieldwork, ensuring timely referrals, and delivering successful outcomes within the probation system.