Probation Officer: Risk Management & Offender Rehabilitation

Ministry of Justice; Wellingborough; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Ministry of Justice is seeking a Qualified Probation Officer to manage offenders on probation, including risk assessment, sentence implementation and reporting to courts. You will supervise individuals on probation and licences, collaborate with MAPPA, MARAC and partner agencies, and contribute to risk management to protect the public.

The role emphasises equality and inclusion and requires compliance with PS policies, as well as adherence to confidential information handling.

Qualifications

• Probation Officer qualification required.
• PQF Honours Degree/Graduate Diploma and Level 5 Diploma in Probation Practice; or
• Diploma in Probation Studies; or Diploma in Social Work (Probation option); or CQSW (Probation option).
• Knowledge of Criminal Justice System and Probation Service.
• Understanding of National Standards and Evidence Based Practice.
• Risk/needs assessment knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional advice and assessment, including reports to courts and partner organisations.
• Undertake offender management tasks with varying risk levels including high risk.
• Use computer systems to maintain records within agreed timescales.
• Coordinate referrals between offender management, court teams, victim units and external agencies.
• Attend professional meetings and represent PS at MAPPA/MARAC forums.
• Work with colleagues, supervise PSOs, and provide guidance where appropriate.
• Cover within team or other teams and undertake visits to prisons, homes or other locations.
• Deliver and co-lead accredited programmes and conduct mandatory tests as required.
• Carry out safeguarding duties and promote pro-social behaviour and equality.

Job description

Ministry of Justice is seeking a Qualified Probation Officer to manage offenders on probation, including risk assessment, sentence implementation and reporting to courts. You will supervise individuals on probation and licences, collaborate with MAPPA, MARAC and partner agencies, and contribute to risk management to protect the public.

The role emphasises equality and inclusion and requires compliance with PS policies, as well as adherence to confidential information handling.