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Trainee Probation Officer Programme - Lambeth, Richmond, North Yorkshire
Client: Ministry Of Justice
Location: Richmond, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views: 6
Posted: 23.02.2025
Expiry Date: 09.04.2025
Job Description:
The Trainee Probation Officer Programme offers a training salary of £26,475, moving to £35,130 once in a qualified probation officer role. There is a London weighting allowance of £4,249 which is additional to these salaries. This extraordinary job allows you to change lives by working with offenders in the community, in prisons, and in courts. You’ll support them to get back on track and turn their lives around while gaining a professional qualification with our support, alongside a competitive salary, generous leave, and great training.
What the Role Involves:
You’ll work as a probation services officer while you earn your qualification. Your responsibilities will include:
1. Visiting prisons and attending courts.
2. Making interventions with offenders to help them understand their behavior and motivate change.
3. Helping offenders build a more positive future and reduce the chance of reoffending.
4. Working with victims of crime, colleagues across the criminal justice system, charities, and the wider community.
5. Learning from different situations every day.
After qualifying, you’ll have the opportunity to apply to become a probation officer and continue your professional development.
Skills and Experience:
We welcome applicants from various backgrounds. To join, you’ll need:
1. Emotional intelligence and resilience.
2. The ability to stay calm under pressure.
3. Excellent rapport-building skills.
4. Self-management and a passion for your work.
5. Strong report-writing skills.
6. Experience working with individuals demonstrating challenging behavior (paid or voluntary).
What You Need to Apply:
You’ll need a recognized Level 3 qualification or above, such as A level, access to higher educational diploma, advanced apprenticeship, applied general or AS level. The subject of your qualification is not important.
We offer different learning programmes depending on your qualification level, ranging from 15 months for Graduates with a Level 5 qualification to 27 months for our non-graduate programme. If your application is successful, we’ll assess your previous education to offer you the correct length of the programme – 15, 21, or 27 months.
What We Offer:
You’ll receive a competitive salary and benefits package, including enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme. Under the scheme, you would make contributions of around 6.5% of your pay, with employer contributions of around 29.6%. You’ll also be part of a supportive, diverse, and friendly team environment, with guidance from your divisional training manager, line manager, and practice tutor throughout your studies.
Additional Information:
Remote Job: Fully in-person
Employment type: Full-time
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