Trainee Probation Officer Programme
Client: Ministry Of Justice
Location: Flitwick, 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 qualified. Additional London weighting allowance of £4,249.
This extraordinary job allows you to change lives. As a probation officer, you will work with offenders in the community, prisons, and courts to support them in turning their lives around. You will gain a professional qualification with our support, along with a competitive salary, generous leave, and great training.
What the Role Involves:
You will work as a probation services officer while earning your qualification. Responsibilities include:
1. Visiting prisons and attending courts.
2. Making interventions with offenders to help them understand and change their behavior.
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.
After qualifying, you can apply to become a probation officer and continue developing your knowledge and career.
Skills and Experience:
We welcome applicants from various backgrounds. To join, you will need:
1. Emotional intelligence and resilience.
2. The ability to stay calm under pressure.
3. Strong rapport-building skills and the ability to de-escalate volatile situations.
4. Self-management and passion for your work.
5. Excellent report-writing skills.
6. Experience working with individuals demonstrating challenging behavior (paid or voluntary).
What You Need to Apply:
A recognised Level 3 qualification or above (e.g., A level, access to higher education diploma, advanced apprenticeship). The subject of your Level 3 qualification is not specified.
We offer different learning programmes based on your qualification level, 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 the correct programme length.
What We Offer:
A competitive salary and benefits package, including enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme (contributions of around 6.5% of your pay, with employer contributions of around 29.6%). You will 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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