Probation Service Officer

Service Care Solutions Ltd; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Probation Service Officer for High Wycombe, offering immediate starts after security clearance. The role involves managing offenders, ensuring compliance with service procedures, and working collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team. Applicants should have a relevant degree and strong communication skills, along with an understanding of the criminal justice system.

Benefits

£250 referral fee bonus

Qualifications

• A relevant degree or professional qualification in probation, social work, criminology, or a related field.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational and time management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Undertake offender management tasks with low or medium risk offenders.
• Use computer-based systems for record keeping and documentation.
• Conduct prison, home, or alternate location visits as needed.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Understanding of criminal justice system

Ability to work independently

Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team

Education

Relevant degree in probation, social work, criminology

Job description

Service Care Solutions are the leading recruitment agency for the Probation service nationwide. We are currently recruiting for a Probation Service Officer in Bristol - Immediate Starts Available subject to security clearance!

LOCATION:High Wycombe
HOURS: 37hours per week
DURATION:50weeks ongoing
PAY RATE:£20 – £21.58 (DoE)

Probation Service Officer Duties

• To undertake the full range of offender management tasks with offenders assessed as low or medium risk of harm and to support the Probation Officer grade in high risk cases.
• To use computer-based systems to produce, update and maintain records and other documentation within agreed timescales Ensure effective referrals to services and facilities and communicate with offender management staff, interventions staff, service providers and external agencies to review progress and associated risks.
• To undertake prison, home or alternate location visits as required in accordance with service procedures and policies.
• To work within the aims and values of NPS and NOMS

Qualifications and Skills:

• A relevant degree or professional qualification in probation, social work, criminology, or a related field.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisationaland time management abilities.
• Understanding of the criminal justice system and rehabilitation principles.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

If you are interested in applying, please contact Oliver Jefferson on 01772 208962 or send your CV [e-mail]
**We offer a £250 referral fee bonus for any Candidates you refer**