**Job Title:** Probation Services Officer
Salary: £26,475 - £31,650
At the Probation Service, our mission is to help keep the public safe while giving people the opportunity to turn their lives around. This role offers a rewarding professional career with many opportunities for growth and development.
About the Role:
We are looking for a Probation Services Officer to work with medium and lower risk clients. As a key member of our team, you will assess and manage risks, provide information to courts, and work closely with agencies throughout the justice system and support offenders. Your duties may include providing practical advice about housing and employment, as well as listening and offering emotional support.
Your Responsibilities Will Include:
* Assessing and managing risks associated with offenders
* Providing information to courts and working closely with agencies throughout the justice system
* Supporting offenders in achieving their rehabilitation goals
* Liaising with other agencies and groups to prevent crime and meet the needs of victims and people on probation
About You:
To be successful in this role, you will need to have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to empathize with individuals who have social or personal difficulties. You will also need to have high level numeracy and literacy skills, as well as the ability to write reports and correspondence for internal and external stakeholders. A degree is not required, but you will need to have at least 5 GCSEs at Grade C or above, including English and Maths.
About Us:
The Probation Service works with offenders who are pre or post-release from prison or serving community sentences. Our role is to support their rehabilitation and protect the public. We are a supportive team that thrives on sharing knowledge and expertise, and we offer a range of training and development opportunities to help you succeed in your career.
What We Offer:
* A competitive salary of £26,475 - £31,650 per annum
* Ongoing training and development opportunities
* A supportive team environment
* The chance to make a positive difference in the lives of others