Probation Services Officer - Cheshire East (Ref: 11883)

HM Prison and Probation Service; England; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization in the United Kingdom is seeking an individual to manage the risks posed by people on probation, ensuring public safety and supporting crime prevention. Responsibilities include collaboration with courts, supervision of community sentences, and management of offender reports. Ideal candidates will demonstrate effective communication and a commitment to professional integrity and inclusion.

Benefits

Access to learning and development opportunities

Flexible working options

Civil Service pension with employer contribution

Annual leave and public holidays

Season ticket advance

Qualifications

• Ability to manage risk posed by individuals on probation.
• Strong communication skills for liaising with agencies and courts.
• Experience with offender management tasks.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with criminal courts and agencies for risk assessment.
• Supervise individuals on probation.
• Conduct assessments and produce reports on offenders.

Job description

Overview

To assess and manage the risk (including risk management plans and escalation) posed by people on probation to protect victims of crime and the general public. The role involves liaising with criminal courts, criminal justice agencies and other partner agencies, supervising and managing risk of those on community sentences, working with other agencies to prevent crime, and meeting the needs of victims and offenders.

All activities are carried out in line with PS policies, procedures and values, with a commitment to equality, inclusion, confidentiality and professional integrity. Some out‑of‑hours work may be required, and the post holder must adhere to all policies regarding sensitive and confidential information.

Responsibilities, Activities & Duties

• Liaise, provide information and advice to criminal courts, criminal justice agencies and other partner agencies.
• Supervise and manage risk of people on probation subject to community sentences during and after custodial sentences.
• Work with other agencies and groups to prevent crime and meet the needs of victims and people on probation.
• Undertake the full range of offender management tasks with people on probation assessed as low or medium risk and support the Probation Officer grade in high risk cases.
• Provide case manager support, contribute to the delivery of the Risk Management plan and report significant changes relating to risk of harm, reoffending or any non‑compliance within agreed enforcement procedures.
• 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.
• Undertake prison, home or alternate location visits as required in accordance with service procedures and policies.
• Undertake court‑setting work, including the completion of appropriate reports on cases and prosecution of breaches.
• Provide cover within teams as required.
• Deliver and co‑lead accredited programmes commensurate with grade.
• Conduct mandatory alcohol and drug tests as required, and follow prescribed medication procedures.
• Carry out safeguarding children duties in accordance with PS statutory responsibilities and agency policies.
• Demonstrate pro‑social modelling skills by consistently reinforcing pro‑social behaviour and attitudes and challenging anti‑social behaviour and attitudes.
• Work within the aims and values of PS and HMPPS.

Applicants are expected to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence through the medium of English or, where specified in Wales, Welsh.

Benefits

• Access to learning and development opportunities.
• A working environment that supports flexible working options to enhance work‑life balance.
• A culture which encourages inclusion and diversity.
• A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%.
• Annual leave and public holidays.
• Season ticket advance.

Nationality Requirements

• UK nationals.
• Nationals of the Republic of Ireland.
• Nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK.
• Nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members who have settled or pre‑settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS).
• Individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020.
• Turkish nationals and certain family members of Turkish nationals who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service.

Security

• Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
• People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard checks.

Selection Process

The vacancy is assessed through Success Profiles, evaluating behaviours, strengths, ability and experience. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

About the Role

The job holder will undertake a full range of work with people on probation before and after sentence, including assessment, sentence implementation, offender management and producing reports. The job holder will provide case management support to a full range of people on probation, utilising service procedures and practice directions that underpin professional judgement.

How to Apply

To apply, visit the Candidate Information Page at https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ.