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Trainee Probation Officer Programme Suffolk, Ipswich
Client: Ministry Of Justice
Location: Ipswich
Job Category: Other
EU Work Permit Required: Yes
Job Views: 6
Posted: 23.02.2025
Expiry Date: 09.04.2025
Job Description:
The Trainee Probation Officer Programme offers 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 extraordinary job allows you to change lives. As a probation officer, you will work with offenders in the community, in prisons, and in courts, supporting them to get back on track and turn 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 you earn your qualification. Visiting prisons and attending courts, you'll make interventions with offenders that enable them to understand their behaviour and want to change it. You will help them realize their potential to build a more positive future and reduce the chance of reoffending.
As you grow your knowledge and skills with a mixture of theory and practical training, you will also work with victims of crime, colleagues across the criminal justice system, charities, and the wider community. You will learn from different situations every day.
After qualifying, you'll be able to apply to become a probation officer with opportunities for continued development and structured career progression.
Skills and Experience:
Our people come from various backgrounds, so there’s no single type of probation officer. 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 and a passion for your work are essential, along with excellent report-writing skills. Experience working with people demonstrating challenging behaviour is also required, whether paid or voluntary.
What You Need to Apply:
To apply, you’ll need a recognised 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 programmes 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 programme. 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 in the Local Government Pension 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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