Trainee Probation Officer Programme
Client:
Ministry Of Justice
Location:
Bridgwater, 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 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. 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 gaining a professional qualification with our support, alongside 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 to help them understand their behavior and motivate them to change. You’ll assist them in realizing 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, learning from different situations every day.
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, and commitment to your work are essential. Excellent report-writing skills are a must, and experience working with individuals demonstrating challenging behavior is 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 the level of qualification you hold, 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 offer you the correct length of the programme – 15, 21, or 27 months.
What We Offer:
You’ll receive a competitive salary and benefits package, including enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme. 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.
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Created on 23/02/2025 by JR United Kingdom
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