Probation Service Officer

Belmont Recruitment; Crewe; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Probation Services Officer to work in Crewe on a 3-month contract with extension possibilities. The ideal candidate will manage offender caseloads and carry out risk assessments while delivering interventions aimed at reducing reoffending. Qualifications include strong communication skills and understanding of risk management. The role offers full-time hours at £22.00 per hour (umbrella). Apply now if you are ready for your next assignment.

Qualifications

• Experience working as a Probation Services Officer within the Probation Service.
• Sound understanding of risk management and safeguarding procedures.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and report-writing skills.
• Enhanced DBS and/or prison clearance is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of offenders, carrying out risk assessments and sentence planning.
• Deliver one-to-one and group interventions aimed at reducing reoffending.
• Liaise effectively with partner agencies, including police, courts, and social services.
• Prepare and present reports to courts and parole boards when required.
• Ensure accurate recording of all case management activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Report-writing skills

Understanding of risk management

Experience in PRS

Job description

Belmont Recruitment are currently looking for an experienced Probation Services Officer to join the Probation Service in Crewe on an initial 3-month contract, with the strong possibility of extension.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of offenders, carrying out risk assessments and sentence planning.
• Deliver one-to-one and group interventions aimed at reducing reoffending.
• Liaise effectively with partner agencies, including police, courts, and social services.
• Prepare and present reports to courts and parole boards when required.
• Ensure accurate recording of all case management activity in line with national standards.

Requirements

• Experience working as a Probation Services Officer within the Probation Service.
• Sound understanding of risk management and safeguarding procedures.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and report-writing skills.
• Enhanced DBS and/or prison clearance is desirable.

Contract Details

• £22.00 per hour (umbrella)
• 3-month contract, with strong potential for extension
• Monday to Friday, full-time hours

If you're an experienced PSO looking for your next assignment within the Probation Service, please apply today or contact Tom Goren at Belmont Recruitment for more information