Trainee Probation Officer Programme - Somerset
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Training salary: £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.
Role Overview: As a probation officer, you can change lives. 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:
1. You’ll work as a probation services officer while you earn your qualification.
2. Visiting prisons and attending courts, you’ll make interventions with offenders that enable them to understand their behaviour and want to change it.
3. You’ll help them bring out their potential to build a more positive future and reduce the chance that they’ll reoffend.
4. You’ll engage with victims of crime, colleagues across the criminal justice system, charities, and the wider community.
5. After qualification, you’ll have opportunities to develop and grow your knowledge and progress through structured career paths.
Skills and Experience:
To join, you’ll need emotional intelligence, resilience, and the ability to stay calm under pressure. You should have the ability to build rapport quickly and de-escalate potentially volatile situations. Passion and commitment to your work are essential, along with excellent report-writing skills. Experience working with individuals who have demonstrated challenging behaviour is also required.
What You Need to Apply:
You’ll 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 qualification does not matter.
What We Offer:
You’ll receive a competitive salary and benefits package, including enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme. You’ll also be part of a supportive, diverse, and friendly team environment, with guidance throughout your studies.
Additional Information:
Remote Job: Fully in-person
Employment Type: Full-time
Seniority Level: Internship
Job Function: Other, Information Technology, and Management
Industries: Law Practice
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