Probation Officer: Risk & Rehab Specialist (Hybrid)

Ministry of Justice; Southampton, Eastleigh; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 25 days + holidays

LG Pension Scheme

Training and development opportunities

Employee‑run networks

Family friendly policies (reduced hrs,

Job summary

The Methodist Church in Britain is seeking Six permanent Probation Officer posts in the PDU Southampton Eastleigh & New Forest (SENF), within the National Probation Service. The role involves assessing and managing risk, supervising on community orders and licences, and preparing reports for courts and the Parole Board.

Hybrid working is available where business needs permit. A Probation Officer qualification and a standard DBS check are required; you will work with high and very high risk cases

Qualifications

• Probation Officer qualification or status with relevant professional registration.
• PQF Honours Degree or equivalent and Level 5 Diploma in Probation Practice (or similar qualification) required.

Responsibilities

• Assess and manage risk posed by people on probation.
• Supervise individuals on community orders, licences and custodial sentences.
• Provide assessments and written reports for courts, Parole Board and partner agencies.
• Co-lead accredited programmes and support colleagues across teams.
• Maintain records using computer systems and comply with timescales.

Skills

Risk management

Report writing

Stakeholder engagement

English communication

Education

Probation Officer qualification or status

PQF Honours Degree / Graduate Diploma / Level 5 Diploma in Probation Practice / Diploma in Probation Studies / CQSW (Probation option)

Job description

The Methodist Church in Britain is seeking Six permanent Probation Officer posts in the PDU Southampton Eastleigh & New Forest (SENF), within the National Probation Service. The role involves assessing and managing risk, supervising on community orders and licences, and preparing reports for courts and the Parole Board.

Hybrid working is available where business needs permit. A Probation Officer qualification and a standard DBS check are required; you will work with high and very high risk cases