Probation Officer

Service Care Solutions are the leading recruitment agency for the Probation service nationwide. We are currently recruiting for probation officers nationwide. Immediate starts are available, subject to security clearance!

LOCATION: Nationwide

SERVICE: Probation Officer

HOURS: Full time & Part time

DURATION: On-Going

PAY RATE: £22.44 - £27 per hour (DoE)

Probation Officer Responsibilities, Activities & Duties

• The job holder will be required to carry out the following responsibilities, activities and duties: Providing expert advice and assessments, including written reports, to criminal courts, the Parole Board, and other relevant agencies.
• Managing offenders at medium/high risk cases
• Representing the NPS at professional meetings and participating in partnership forums, such as MAPPA and MARAC.
• Collaborating closely with colleagues, offering professional guidance and support to Probation Services Officers (PSOs) and other staff as needed.
• Conducting prison, home, or alternate location visits as necessary.
• Responding to risk escalation requests from Community Rehabilitation Companies, assessing risk levels, and determining appropriate risk management strategies.
• Delivering and co-leading accredited programs relevant to your grade.
• Fulfilling safeguarding children duties in accordance with NPS statutory responsibilities and agency policies.
• Demonstrating pro-social modeling skills by consistently reinforcing pro-social behavior and attitudes while addressing anti-social behavior and attitudes.
• Aligning with the aims and values of NPS and NOMS.

Probation Officer Technical requirements

• Probation studies qualification
• An understanding of and commitment to equal opportunities and diversity good practice
• Understanding of factors related to offending e.g. substance misuse, accommodation issues and being able to emphasise constructively with a range of people
• Understanding of and commitment to the principles of case management
• Knowledge and understanding of risk management/risk assessment as pertaining to offenders and the impact on victims of crime
• Knowledge and understanding of the work of the Criminal Justice System and Probation Service

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If you are interested in applying, please contact Oliver Jefferson