Probation Officer: Risk, Rehabilitation & Court Liaison

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

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Leave 25–30 days

Pension LGPS

Training & development

Flexible working

Job summary

Ministry of Justice is seeking Probation Officers to assess and manage risk, provide reports to courts and support victims and communities. You will supervise individuals on probation, work with partners, and deliver accredited programmes while upholding safeguarding duties.

The role requires PQF Honours Degree/Graduate Diploma and Level 5 Diploma in Probation Practice, or equivalent, with knowledge of the Criminal Justice System and risk assessment tools. Hybrid working in the UK is encouraged.

Qualifications

• PQF Honours Degree/Graduate Diploma and Level 5 Diploma in Probation Practice; or Diploma in Probation Studies; or CQSW (Probation option).
• Knowledge and understanding of the work of the Criminal Justice System and the Probation Service.
• A working knowledge of relevant legislation and National Standards.
• Knowledge of Evidence Based Practice and risk/needs assessment tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide information and advice to courts, other agencies and partner organisations.
• Supervise people on probation subject to community orders and licences.
• Provide professional advice and assessment, including written reports to courts, the Parole Board, other agencies and partners.
• Undertake full offender management tasks with people on probation assessed at all risk levels.
• Use computer-based systems to maintain records and documentation.
• Attend meetings and represent Probation Services at partnership forums (e.g. MAPPA, MARAC).
• Deliver and co-lead accredited programmes as required.
• Carry out safeguarding duties for children in accordance with responsibilities.

Skills

Making Decisions

Changing and Improving

Working Together

Delivering at Pace

Communicating & Influencing

Equality & Diversity

Education

PQF Honours Degree/Graduate Diploma

Level 5 Diploma in Probation Practice

Diploma in Probation Studies

CQSW (Probation option)

Job description

Ministry of Justice is seeking Probation Officers to assess and manage risk, provide reports to courts and support victims and communities. You will supervise individuals on probation, work with partners, and deliver accredited programmes while upholding safeguarding duties.

The role requires PQF Honours Degree/Graduate Diploma and Level 5 Diploma in Probation Practice, or equivalent, with knowledge of the Criminal Justice System and risk assessment tools. Hybrid working in the UK is encouraged.