Senior Probation Officer - Return-to-Service, Flexible Working

The Methodist Church in Britain; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Civil Service benefits

Pension enrolment

25 days annual leave (pro rata)

Family friendly policies

Flexible benefits

Paid parental leave

Sight tests for screen users

Training needs analysis on return

Job summary

North East Probation Service, part of the Ministry of Justice, invites applications for a fast-track returner post for former qualified senior probation officers. Permanent or temporary contracts (3, 6, or 9 months, extendable to two years) with flexible or part-time working options are available.

Entry depends on a discretionary reinstatement decision and Enhanced Level 2 vetting. The role focuses on keeping the public safe and rehabilitating people on probation, with benefits typical of civil

Qualifications

• Former senior probation officer who left the Civil Service within the last five years.
• Completed probationary period before leaving the Civil Service.
• Previously appointed on merit through fair and open competition.

Responsibilities

• Keeping the public safe.
• Rehabilitating people on probation.

Education

Probation Officer qualification, or qualified Probation Officer status

PQF Honours Degree or Graduate Diploma and Level 5 Diploma in Probation Practice, or Diploma in Probation Studies, or Diploma in Social Work (Probation option), or CQSW (Probation option)

Job description

North East Probation Service, part of the Ministry of Justice, invites applications for a fast-track returner post for former qualified senior probation officers. Permanent or temporary contracts (3, 6, or 9 months, extendable to two years) with flexible or part-time working options are available.

Entry depends on a discretionary reinstatement decision and Enhanced Level 2 vetting. The role focuses on keeping the public safe and rehabilitating people on probation, with benefits typical of civil