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Trainee Probation Officer Programme - Norfolk, Wymondham
Client: Ministry Of Justice
Location: Norfolk, Wymondham
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’ll support them to get back on track and turn their lives around, 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 to make interventions with offenders to help them understand their behavior and encourage them to change. You’ll also work with victims of crime, colleagues across the criminal justice system, charities, and the wider community, gaining knowledge and skills through a mixture of theory and practical training.
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, de-escalate potentially volatile situations, and have a passion for and commitment to your work. Excellent report-writing skills are essential, 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 education diploma, advanced apprenticeship, applied general, or AS level. 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. Your previous education will be assessed to determine the correct length of the program.
What we offer:
You’ll receive a competitive salary and benefits package, including enrolment into 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’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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