Probation Services Officer: Impact in Courts & Community

Ministry of Justice; Basildon; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 25 days rising to 30

Job summary

The Ministry of Justice is seeking Probation Services Officers to manage a caseload of offenders before and after sentence, and to provide assessments and written reports for courts. You’ll work with agencies across the justice system and help offenders with housing and employment guidance.

Based in Basildon or Southend with hybrid working, the role offers on‑the‑job training and a real career path within the Probation Service, with salary details aligned to Civil Service scales.

Qualifications

• Empathetic, patient and resilient qualities are essential.
• Good writing skills are essential and necessary to produce clear reports.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of offenders before and after sentence.
• Assess and manage risks and provide information to courts.
• Work with partner agencies across the justice system.
• Offer practical guidance on housing and employment and provide empathetic support.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Resilience

Written communication

Job description

The Ministry of Justice is seeking Probation Services Officers to manage a caseload of offenders before and after sentence, and to provide assessments and written reports for courts. You’ll work with agencies across the justice system and help offenders with housing and employment guidance.

Based in Basildon or Southend with hybrid working, the role offers on‑the‑job training and a real career path within the Probation Service, with salary details aligned to Civil Service scales.