Probation Officer Trainee: Train, Qualify, Make Change

HM Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS); Longford; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector organization in Ireland is seeking a probation officer to change lives through support and rehabilitation of offenders in community and prison settings. In this role, a professional qualification can be obtained while earning a salary starting at £26,475 during training and rising to £35,130 upon qualification. Successful candidates will demonstrate emotional intelligence, resilience, and excellent report-writing skills, alongside a Level 3 qualification. Opportunities for career development and a supportive team environment are part of this role.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

Friendly team environment

Supportive training structure

Qualifications

• You need to have emotional intelligence and resilience.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure is required.
• Experience in working with challenging behaviour is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work with offenders in the community, prisons, and courts.
• Support offenders to change their behavior and reduce reoffending.
• Gain a professional qualification while working as a probation services officer.

Skills

Emotional intelligence

Resilience

Calm under pressure

Report-writing skills

Experience with challenging behavior

Education

Recognised Level 3 qualification or above

Job description

A public sector organization in Ireland is seeking a probation officer to change lives through support and rehabilitation of offenders in community and prison settings. In this role, a professional qualification can be obtained while earning a salary starting at £26,475 during training and rising to £35,130 upon qualification. Successful candidates will demonstrate emotional intelligence, resilience, and excellent report-writing skills, alongside a Level 3 qualification. Opportunities for career development and a supportive team environment are part of this role.