Probation Service Officer

Red Snapper Recruitment is working on behalf of the National Probation Service to recruit a Probation Services Officer to join the Unpaid Work team in Yorkshire and the Humber.
This is a maternity cover role within the Sentence Management team, with a specific focus on delivering case management for individuals subject to Unpaid Work requirements. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with strong offender management experience and a passion for supporting community-based rehabilitation.

Location: Yorkshire and the Humber, Reed House, Annie Reed Rd, Beverley HU17 0LF
Contract: Full-time, 37 hours per week
Contract Length: Until end of maternity leave (earliest end date: 28/11/2025)
Pay Rate: £14.99 per hour (PAYE) or £19.74 per hour (via Umbrella)

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a caseload of individuals with Unpaid Work (Community Payback) requirements
• Complete initial assessments, sentence plans, and reviews in line with national standards
• Monitor compliance and progress, taking enforcement action where necessary
• Liaise with placement supervisors, Unpaid Work Operations, and community partners
• Record all activity and case information accurately using probation systems (NDelius and OASys)
• Contribute to risk assessment, safeguarding, and public protection processes
• Support rehabilitation through motivational engagement and structured planning

Essential Criteria:

• Experience working in offender management or a similar justice/social care environment
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage a busy caseload
• Understanding of Community Payback/Unpaid Work requirements and enforcement processes
• Ability to communicate effectively and build rapport with service users and stakeholders
• Proficiency using IT systems for recording and managing casework
• Enhanced DBS check (can be arranged as part of onboarding)

This is a great opportunity to join a dynamic and committed team making a real impact in local communities.
If this role isn't for you but you know someone who may be suitable, we offer a £75 referral bonus (retail vouchers) for successful introductions.

RSR Justice is a specialist recruitment business for the criminal justice, social care, and rehabilitation sectors.
Red Snapper Recruitment, part of the Red Snapper Group, is an equal opportunities employer acting as both an employment agency and an employment business.