Trainee Probation Officer Programme - Plymouth
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Training Salary: £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.
Role Overview: As a probation officer, you can change lives by working with offenders in the community, prisons, and courts. You’ll support them to get back on track and turn their lives around while gaining a professional qualification with our support.
What the Role Involves:
You’ll work as a probation services officer while earning your qualification. Responsibilities include visiting prisons and attending courts to make interventions with offenders, helping them understand their behavior and encouraging positive changes. You will also work with victims of crime, colleagues across the criminal justice system, charities, and the wider community.
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. Excellent report-writing skills and experience working with individuals exhibiting challenging behavior are essential.
What You Need to Apply:
A recognised Level 3 qualification or above, such as A level, access to higher educational diploma, advanced apprenticeship, applied general or AS level, is required. We offer different learning programmes based on your qualification level, ranging from 15 to 27 months.
What We Offer:
A competitive salary and benefits package, including enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme. You’ll be part of a supportive, diverse, and friendly team environment with guidance throughout your studies.
Additional Information:
Remote Job: Fully in-person
Employment Type: Full-time
Seniority Level:
Internship
Job Function:
Other, Information Technology, and Management
Industries:
Law Practice
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