Probation Services Officer — Help Turn Lives Around

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

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 25 days

Pension scheme

Hybrid working

Job summary

Ministry of Justice in the United Kingdom is seeking Probation Services Officers to carry a full caseload of offenders before and after sentence. You will assess risks, provide information to courts and work with agencies across the justice system, with on-the-job training and a clear path for developing your career.

The role offers hybrid working arrangements, a focus on building strong reporting skills, and the chance to contribute to public safety while benefiting from Civil Service support

Qualifications

• Empathy and patience are essential for working with people on probation.
• Strong writing skills are required to produce clear, accurate reports.
• Ability to assess risks and provide information to courts is needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of offenders before and after sentence.
• Assess and manage risks, provide information to courts.
• Work closely with agencies throughout the justice system.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Organisation

Writing skills

Report writing

Job description

Ministry of Justice in the United Kingdom is seeking Probation Services Officers to carry a full caseload of offenders before and after sentence. You will assess risks, provide information to courts and work with agencies across the justice system, with on-the-job training and a clear path for developing your career.

The role offers hybrid working arrangements, a focus on building strong reporting skills, and the chance to contribute to public safety while benefiting from Civil Service support