Pre Release Probation Service Officer - Leicester
HM Prison and Probation Service
Wigston, England, United Kingdom · Part Time
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- Experience
- Any
- Salary
- GBP 28,064 – GBP 28,064 / year
- Openings
- 1
- Posted
- 3 hours ago
- Work mode
- In office
- Education
- No formal degree required; experience with social or personal difficulties preferred
- Eligibility
- Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK and meet nationality criteria including UK nationals, Republic of Ireland nationals, eligible Commonwealth nationals, EU/EEA nationals with settled or pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme, individuals with limited or indefinite lea…
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Job description
About the Role
This part-time position is based at HM Prison Leicester and involves working as a Probation Service Officer, managing individuals on probation both before and after sentencing. The key duties include assessing risks, implementing sentences, managing caseloads, producing reports for courts, and working with multiple agencies within the justice system. The role requires empathy, patience, and organisation, offering the chance to positively influence lives while building a rewarding professional career.
Responsibilities
- Manage and support individuals on probation throughout their sentence and post-sentence periods.
- Conduct risk assessments and implement offender management plans.
- Prepare and provide detailed reports to courts and relevant stakeholders.
- Engage with multiple justice agencies to coordinate offender rehabilitation.
- Provide practical support including advice related to housing, employment, and emotional support.
Requirements
- Right to work legally in the UK and Civil Service eligibility as per UK Immigration regulations.
- Empathy, patience, resilience, and strong organisational skills.
- Preferably experience working with individuals facing social or personal challenges.
- Proven ability to write clear, accurate reports under tight deadlines.
- Must successfully complete the Civil Service Judgement Test and interview process.
- Subject to criminal record and baseline security checks.
- Nationality eligibility includes UK nationals, Republic of Ireland nationals, Commonwealth nationals with UK work rights, EU/EEA nationals with settled or pre-settled status, and other specified categories.
Additional Information
- The role is part-time, with salary starting at £28,064 pro-rata.
- Annual pay progression possible through a Competency Based Framework, subject to performance.
- The Probation Service embraces diversity, inclusion, flexible working options, and provides a Civil Service pension.
- Applicants will be assessed on Civil Service Behaviours such as Delivering at Pace, Managing a Quality Service, Working Together, and others.
- The recruitment process includes competency-based assessment, a judgement test, and interview stages.
- Compliance with The Civil Service Code and recruitment principles is mandatory.
- Applicants should avoid plagiarism and ensure all application content is factually accurate and personal.
About the Employer
The Probation Service works to protect the public by managing offenders in the community while offering them opportunities to rehabilitate. Successful candidates will join a collaborative team dedicated to knowledge sharing and professional development.