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Trainee Probation Officer Programme - West Berkshire, Newbury
Client: Ministry Of Justice
Location: Newbury, 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. As a probation officer, you can change lives by working with offenders in the community, in prisons, and in courts. You will support them to get back on track and turn their lives around, while gaining a professional qualification with our support, along with a competitive salary, generous leave, and excellent training.
What the Role Involves:
You will work as a probation services officer while earning your qualification. Your tasks will include visiting prisons and attending courts, making interventions with offenders to help them understand their behavior and motivate them to change. You will assist them in realizing their potential to build a more positive future and reduce the likelihood of reoffending. You will also gain knowledge and skills through a combination of theory and practical training, working with victims of crime, colleagues across the criminal justice system, charities, and the wider community.
Skills and Experience:
Our team comes from diverse backgrounds, so there is no single type of probation officer. 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. You should be self-managing, passionate, and committed to your work. Excellent report-writing skills are a must, along with some experience working with individuals who demonstrate challenging behavior, whether through paid or voluntary work.
What You Need to Apply:
To apply, you will 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 will assess your previous education to offer you the correct length of the program – 15, 21, or 27 months.
What We Offer:
You will receive a competitive salary and benefits package, including enrollment in the Local Government Pension Scheme, where you would make 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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