Trainee Probation Officer Programme
You Can Change Lives
We Offer a Unique Opportunity to Make a Difference in the Lives of Offenders. As a Trainee Probation Officer, You Will Work with Us to Provide Support and Guidance to Help Them Turn Their Lives Around.
Job Description
The Role Involves:
* Working as a probation services officer while earning your qualification
* Visiting prisons and attending courts to make interventions with offenders that enable them to understand their behaviour and want to change it
* Helping offenders bring out their potential to build a more positive future and reduce the chance of reoffending
Growing Your Knowledge and Skills
You will learn from different situations every day, working with victims of crime, colleagues across the criminal justice system, charities, and the wider community.
Career Opportunities
After you've qualified, you'll be able to apply to become a probation officer with opportunities to keep developing and growing your knowledge, and progress through structured career paths.
Requirements
* Emotional intelligence and resilience
* Able to stay calm under pressure
* Built rapport quickly and de-escalate potentially volatile situations
* Self-management skills
* Passion for and commitment to your work
* Excellent report-writing skills
* Experience of working with people who've demonstrated challenging behaviour
What We Offer
You'll receive a competitive salary and benefits package, including enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme.