Trainee Probation Officer Programme East Berkshire, Wokingham
Client:
Ministry Of Justice
Location:
Wokingham, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
EU Work Permit Required:
Yes
Job Views:
7
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 in a qualified probation officer role. There is a London weighting allowance of £4,249 which is additional to these salaries. As a probation officer, you can change lives by 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, while also gaining a professional qualification with our support, along with a competitive salary, generous leave, and great training.
What the Role Involves:
You’ll work as a probation services officer while you earn your qualification. This includes visiting prisons and attending courts, making interventions with offenders that enable them to understand their behavior and want to change it. You’ll help them realize their potential to build a more positive future and reduce the chance of reoffending. You’ll also work with victims of crime, colleagues across the criminal justice system, charities, and the wider community.
Skills and Experience:
To join, you’ll need emotional intelligence, resilience, and the ability to stay calm under pressure. You should be able to build rapport quickly and de-escalate potentially volatile situations. Self-management, passion for your work, and excellent report-writing skills are essential. Experience working with individuals displaying challenging behavior is also required, whether paid or voluntary.
What You Need to Apply:
You’ll need a recognized 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 programs depending on your qualification level, ranging from 15 months for Graduates with a level 5 qualification to 27 months for our non-graduate program. If your application is successful, we’ll assess your previous education to determine the correct length of the program – 15, 21, or 27 months.
What We Offer:
You’ll receive a competitive salary and benefits package, including enrolment in 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%. You’ll 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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