Probation Services Officer - Bristol (South West)
HM Prison and Probation Service
Bristol, England, United Kingdom · Part Time
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- Any
- Salary
- GBP 28,064 – GBP 28,064 / year
- Openings
- 1
- Posted
- 8 hours ago
- Work mode
- In office
- Eligibility
- Open to UK nationals, Irish nationals, Commonwealth citizens with UK work rights, EU, Swiss, Norwegian, Icelandic, and Liechtenstein nationals with settled or pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme, certain Turkish nationals, and individuals with limited or indefinite leave to remain who…
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Job description
Role Overview
Based in Bristol Magistrates, this part-time role as a Probation Services Officer offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on public safety by managing offenders before and after sentencing. Working as part of the Probation Service provides a chance to build a rewarding career while helping individuals turn their lives around through case management, risk assessment, report writing, and close collaboration with justice system agencies.
Job Responsibilities
The incumbent will handle a broad spectrum of duties, including assessing offenders, implementing sentences, managing cases, and preparing reports. Supporting medium and lower-risk offenders, the role involves providing practical advice on housing, employment, and offering empathetic listening to facilitate rehabilitation.
Candidate Profile
No formal degree is required; however, candidates should demonstrate empathy, patience, and resilience, ideally with experience working with individuals facing social or personal challenges. Ability to produce clear, accurate reports within strict deadlines is essential. Personal qualities are valued over qualifications.
Pay and Progression
Starting salary is £28,064 prorated for part-time work. The Probation Service offers annual pay progression through a Competency Based Framework, rewarding growth in competence with higher pay bands, alongside annual pay band adjustments according to Civil Service guidelines.
Eligibility and Nationality Requirements
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and meet Civil Service nationality rules. Notably, this role is not eligible for a new Skilled Worker visa from 22 July 2025 unless the candidate has held such a visa continuously before this date. Various nationality groups including UK nationals, Irish nationals, Commonwealth citizens with UK work rights, and eligible EU nationals under the EU Settlement Scheme are welcome.
Recruitment Process
Selection includes submission of an application with behavioural and experience questions, completion of the Civil Service Judgement Test (CSJT) assessing decision-making and behaviours, and an interview. Reasonable adjustments are available for the CSJT. Feedback provided only to candidates reaching interview or assessment stages.
Additional Information
- This position requires baseline personnel security checks and criminal record checks.
- The Probation Service supports flexible working, inclusion, diversity, and offers benefits such as a Civil Service pension with a generous employer contribution, annual leave, public holidays, and season ticket advances.
- Artificial intelligence tools may be used to support application creation but all content must be personally authored and truthful; plagiarism may result in application withdrawal.
- Locations for successful candidates may vary within the Probation Service region depending on business needs.