Probation Officer

Red Snapper Recruitment is recruiting on behalf of our client, the National Probation Service, for a qualified Probation Officer to join the team at Redbridge PDU based in Ilford, London.

As a Probation Officer, you will be central to sentence management and offender rehabilitation. You will work with people on probation, assessing risk, completing OASys assessments, and supporting change through structured supervision. Your work will directly contribute to protecting the public and helping individuals rebuild their lives.

• Complete OASys assessments and maintain accurate, up-to-date contact records

• Manage risk effectively, working flexibly with individuals on probation

• Deliver sentence management in line with statutory requirements

• Supervise individuals in the community and ensure compliance with court orders

• Collaborate with internal teams and partner agencies to support rehabilitation

• Use a person-centred approach to motivate change and reduce reoffending

• Ensure all interventions and decision-making are defensible and evidence-based

• A recognised Probation Officer qualification (e.g., DipPS, PQiP, or equivalent)

• Strong working knowledge of OASys, risk management, and community supervision

• Experience of working with high-risk offenders, including violent and sexual offences

• Excellent communication, planning, and report-writing skills

• A flexible and professional approach with a strong ethical framework

• Ability to work collaboratively across agencies to manage complex cases

• An enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check is required

• Location: Oakland Court, 277-289 High Road, Ilford, Essex, IG1 1QQ

• Hourly rate: £22.10 p/h PAYE or £29.09 Umbrella

• Start Date: asap, vetting pending

• Contract: 9 months (with possible extension)

• Hours: 37 hours per week

If you're a qualified Probation Officer looking for a rewarding role in offender management, we encourage you to apply.

If this role isn't for you but you know someone suitable, refer them to us and receive £75 in retail vouchers (terms apply).

Due to the high volume of applications, if you do not hear from us within 7 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.