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Trainee Probation Officer Programme - Gloucestershire, Stroud
Client: Ministry Of Justice
Location: Stroud, 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 qualified. There is a London weighting allowance of £4,249 in addition to these salaries. As a probation officer, you will have the opportunity to change lives by working with offenders in the community, in prisons, and in courts. You will support them in getting back on track and turning their lives around while gaining a professional qualification with our support.
What the Role Involves:
You will work as a Probation Services Officer while earning your qualification. Your responsibilities will include:
1. Visiting prisons and attending courts.
2. Making interventions with offenders to help them understand their behavior and encourage change.
3. Helping offenders realize their potential for a more positive future and reducing the likelihood of reoffending.
4. Working with victims of crime, colleagues across the criminal justice system, charities, and the wider community.
After qualifying, you can apply to become a probation officer and continue to develop your knowledge and progress through structured career paths.
Skills and Experience:
We welcome applicants from various backgrounds. To join, you will need:
1. Emotional intelligence and resilience.
2. The ability to remain calm under pressure.
3. Strong rapport-building skills and the ability to de-escalate volatile situations.
4. A passion for and commitment to your work.
5. Excellent report-writing skills.
6. Experience working with individuals exhibiting challenging behavior, whether paid or voluntary.
What You Need to Apply:
You will need a recognized Level 3 qualification or above, such as A level, access to higher education 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 non-graduates. If successful, we will assess your previous education to offer the correct programme length.
What We Offer:
You will receive a competitive salary and benefits package, including enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme. Contributions are around 6.5% of your pay, with employer contributions of around 29.6%. You will also be part of a supportive, diverse, and friendly team, 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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