Probation Service Officer

Red Snapper Recruitment is recruiting for a Probation Services Officer to join the Bexley Probation Delivery Unit (PDU) on a full-time temporary basis. This is a 6-month assignment ideal for individuals with previous probation experience who are confident managing People on Probation within the community.

Location: Norwich Place, Bexleyheath, DA6 7ND
Contract Duration: 6 Months (with potential for extension)
Hours: Full-Time - 37 hours per week
Pay Rate: £17.19 per hour (PAYE) | £22.63 per hour (Umbrella)
Travel Expenses: Covered

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise and manage a caseload of adult service users in the community
• Deliver structured supervision sessions, monitor compliance, and support rehabilitation
• Liaise with internal and external partners including police, courts, housing and treatment providers
• Update records using NDelius and contribute to risk management processes
• Respond to non-compliance and contribute to enforcement decisions where appropriate

Essential Requirements:

• Previous experience working in the Probation Service (as a PSO or similar role)
• Ability to manage complex caseloads independently and maintain professional boundaries
• Familiarity with NDelius and offender management systems
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one)

Additional Benefits:

• Access to court car park (limited spaces on a rota basis)

If this role is not for you but you do know somebody who would be interested please refer them. We have a referral bonus scheme and will pay £75, in retail vouchers of your choice, for referrals who are not already known to us.

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

RSR Justice is a market leading recruitment business dedicated to providing top quality candidates and services to the offender rehabilitation and supervision work sectors.

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The Red Snapper Recruitment Group is an equal opportunities employer.