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Trainee Probation Officer Programme - Oxfordshire, Swindon, Wiltshire
Client:
Ministry Of Justice
Location:
Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
EU Work Permit Required:
Yes
Job Views:
6
Posted:
23.02.2025
Expiry Date:
09.04.2025
Job Description:
Trainee probation officer programme with 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.
As a probation officer, you can 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. You’ll also gain a professional qualification with our support, along with a competitive salary, generous leave, and great training.
What the Role Involves:
You’ll work as a probation services officer while earning your qualification. Responsibilities include visiting prisons and attending courts, making interventions with offenders to help them understand their behavior and motivate change. You’ll assist them in realizing their potential to build a more positive future and reduce the chance of reoffending.
With a mixture of theory and practical training, you’ll also work with victims of crime, colleagues across the criminal justice system, charities, and the wider community. You’ll learn from various situations every day.
After qualifying, you’ll be able to apply to become a probation officer with opportunities for continued development and progression through structured career paths.
Skills and Experience:
Our people come from diverse backgrounds, so there’s no single type of probation officer. To join, you’ll need:
1. Emotional intelligence and resilience
2. The ability to stay calm under pressure
3. Strong rapport-building skills
4. Excellent report-writing skills
5. Experience working with individuals demonstrating challenging behavior (paid or voluntary)
What You Need to Apply:
A recognised Level 3 qualification or above, such as A level, access to higher education diploma, advanced apprenticeship, applied general, or AS level, regardless of the subject. We offer different learning programmes depending on your level of qualification, ranging from 15 months for Graduates with a level 5 qualification to 27 months for non-graduates. If successful, we’ll assess your previous education to offer you the correct length of the programme.
What We Offer:
A competitive salary and benefits package, including enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme. You’ll contribute 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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