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Trainee Probation Officer Programme - Tower Hamlets
Client: Ministry Of Justice
Location: Tower Hamlets, 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 (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 allows you to 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.
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 to help them understand their behavior and motivate them to change. You will help them realize their potential to build a more positive future and reduce the likelihood of reoffending. You will also work with victims of crime, colleagues across the criminal justice system, charities, and the wider community.
Skills and experience:
We welcome candidates from a variety of backgrounds. To join, you will need emotional intelligence, resilience, and the ability to stay calm under pressure. Building rapport quickly and de-escalating potentially volatile situations are essential skills. You should be passionate about your work and possess excellent report-writing skills. Experience working with individuals who have demonstrated challenging behavior is required, whether paid or voluntary.
What you need 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, in any subject. 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.
What we offer:
You will receive a competitive salary and benefits package, including enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme. Contributions are approximately 6.5% of your pay, with employer contributions 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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