Probation Officer

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise a caseload of individuals on probation, including those subject to community orders, licences, and custodial sentences.
• Complete assessments and produce high-quality written reports for courts, the Parole Board, and other agencies.
• Attend and contribute to key risk and safeguarding forums such as MAPPA and MARAC.
• Deliver or co-facilitate accredited programmes (where appropriate).
• Use case management systems to record interventions, progress, and risk updates accurately and promptly.
• Work closely with colleagues, partner agencies, and services to manage risk, prevent re-offending, and support rehabilitation.
• Provide professional guidance and support to Probation Services Officers and other junior staff.
• Undertake prison visits, home visits, and other off-site meetings where required.

Essential Requirements

• Professional Qualification in Probation (DipPS, DipSW with PQF, or equivalent recognised by HMPPS).
• Experience of managing complex cases and applying professional judgement in risk assessment and sentence planning.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to write court reports.
• Confident working collaboratively with internal and external partners.
• Recent probation experience is desirable, though the client is open to those who have left the service in recent years and are looking to return.