Probation Service Officer

Service Care Solutions; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community service organization in the UK is looking for a dedicated Probation Service Officer to oversee the rehabilitation of service users through community payback schemes. Responsibilities include managing caseloads, enforcing requirements, and collaborating with various stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have experience in probation or social care and possess strong communication skills. Competitive pay rate from £18.00 to £21.58 per hour is offered.

Benefits

£250 referral fee bonus

Qualifications

• Previous experience in probation, criminal justice, social care, or similar sectors.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience managing challenging behaviour and upholding boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Assess and manage a caseload of service users sentenced to unpaid work.
• Plan, review, and enforce Community Payback requirements.
• Liaise with stakeholders including courts and service providers.

Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Confidence in managing challenging behaviour

Commitment to rehabilitation and public protection

Education

Previous experience in probation, criminal justice, or social care

Job description

Probation Service Officer - Unpaid Work / Community Payback Team

Location: Reading or Basingstoke
Contract: Full-time, ongoing temporary contract
Pay Rate: £18.00 - £21.58 per hour (depending on experience)

Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's lives while contributing to safer communities? We are currently seeking dedicated Probation Service Officers (PSOs) to join the Unpaid Work / Community Payback team within the Probation Service.

The Role

As a Probation Service Officer, you will play a vital role in supporting the rehabilitation of service users through community payback schemes. This involves managing and supervising individuals completing unpaid work as part of their court order, helping them build skills, take accountability, and give back positively to society.

Key Responsibilities

• Assessing and managing a caseload of service users sentenced to unpaid work.
• Planning, reviewing, and enforcing Community Payback requirements in line with national standards.
• Liaising with stakeholders including courts, service providers, and local community projects.
• Supporting individuals to complete placements, develop new skills, and move towards rehabilitation.
• Preparing reports and maintaining accurate case records.

About You

• Previous experience in probation, criminal justice, social care, or similar sectors.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Confidence in managing challenging behaviour and upholding boundaries.
• A commitment to rehabilitation, fairness, and public protection.
• HMPPS Vetting clearance (or willingness to undergo the process).
• We offer a £250 referral fee bonus for any Candidates you refer.

If you are interested in applying, please contact Oliver Jefferson on (phone number removed) or send your CV to (url removed).