Probation Services Officer: Impactful Community Caseload

Ministry of Justice; Redditch; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ministry of Justice is seeking a Probation Services Officer to manage caseloads before and after sentence. You will assess risks, provide information to courts, and collaborate with partner agencies to support offenders in the community and custodial settings.

This role requires resilience, strong communication, and a willingness to travel between locations as needed. Driving is essential for site visits and multi-location coverage.

Qualifications

• Empathetic, patient and resilient with ability to handle challenging situations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills suitable forCourt and agency interactions.
• Full driving licence and willingness to travel between sites as required.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of offenders before and after sentence.
• Assess risks and provide information to courts and supervising bodies.
• Coordinate with agencies across the justice system to support offenders.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Resilience

Verbal communication

Written communication

Job description

The Ministry of Justice is seeking a Probation Services Officer to manage caseloads before and after sentence. You will assess risks, provide information to courts, and collaborate with partner agencies to support offenders in the community and custodial settings.

This role requires resilience, strong communication, and a willingness to travel between locations as needed. Driving is essential for site visits and multi-location coverage.