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Trainee Probation Officer Programme - Essex South, Colchester
Client: Ministry Of Justice
Location: Colchester, 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 offers a training salary of £26,475 (during training), 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 is an extraordinary job that can change lives. As a probation officer, you will work with offenders in the community, in prisons, and in courts to support them in getting back on track and turning their lives around. You will also gain a professional qualification with our support, alongside a competitive salary, generous leave, and great training.
What the Role Involves:
You will work as a probation services officer while earning your qualification. This includes visiting prisons and attending courts, making interventions with offenders that enable them to understand their behaviour and want to change it. You will help them realize their potential to build a more positive future and reduce the chance of reoffending. You will take pride in helping to make our communities safer places.
Growing your knowledge and skills through a mixture of theory and practical training, you will also work with victims of crime, colleagues across the criminal justice system, charities, and the wider community. You will learn from different situations every day.
After qualification, you can apply to become a probation officer with opportunities for further development and progression through structured career paths.
Skills and Experience:
Our team comes from various backgrounds, so there is no single type of probation officer. To join, you will need emotional intelligence, resilience, and the ability to stay calm under pressure. You should be capable of building rapport quickly and de-escalating potentially volatile situations. Self-management and a passion for your work are essential, along with excellent report-writing skills. Experience working with individuals who have demonstrated challenging behaviour (paid or voluntary) is also required.
What You Need to Apply:
To apply, you will need a recognised 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 Level 3 qualification does not matter.
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 will assess your previous education to offer you the correct length of the programme – 15, 21, or 27 months.
What We Offer:
You will receive a competitive salary and benefits package, including enrolment into 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% of your pay. You will 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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