Probation Services Officer - Empathetic Case Management

Ministry of Justice; Morpeth; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension

Training opportunities

Flexible working

Family-friendly policies

Paid annual leave

Job summary

Ministry of Justice is seeking probation services officers to support offenders in the community and courts. You will manage caseloads, assess risks, and work with agencies across the justice system to provide information and guidance. The role offers training and real opportunities for a rewarding career within the Probation Service.

We value empathetic, patient and resilient individuals with strong writing skills who can contribute to public safety and offender rehabilitation.

Qualifications

• Experience working with people who have social or personal difficulties.
• Good writing skills are essential.
• Ability to produce clear and accurate reports to tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of offenders before and after sentence.
• Assess and manage risks.
• Provide information to courts and work with agencies across the justice system.
• Support offenders with practical housing and employment advice and guidance.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Resilience

Written communication

Job description

Ministry of Justice is seeking probation services officers to support offenders in the community and courts. You will manage caseloads, assess risks, and work with agencies across the justice system to provide information and guidance. The role offers training and real opportunities for a rewarding career within the Probation Service.

We value empathetic, patient and resilient individuals with strong writing skills who can contribute to public safety and offender rehabilitation.