Probation Officer
| Posting date: | 19 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | £22.44 to £26.45 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 May 2024 |
| Location: | High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP11 1NT |
| Company: | Service Care Solutions |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | BBBH114180_1713534098 |
Summary
Service Care Solutions are the leading recruitment agency for the Probation service nationwide. We are currently recruiting for a Probation Officer in High Wycombe - Immediate Starts Available subject to security clearance!
LOCATION: High Wycombe
SERVICE: Probation Officer
HOURS: 37
DURATION: On-Going
PAY RATE: £22.44 - £26.45 per hour (DoE)
Probation Officer Responsibilities, Activities & Duties
- The job holder will be required to carry out the following responsibilities, activities and duties: Providing expert advice and assessments, including written reports, to criminal courts, the Parole Board, and other relevant agencies.
- Managing offenders at medium/high risk cases
- Representing the NPS at professional meetings and participating in partnership forums, such as MAPPA and MARAC.
- Collaborating closely with colleagues, offering professional guidance and support to Probation Services Officers (PSOs) and other staff as needed.
- Conducting prison, home, or alternate location visits as necessary.
- Responding to risk escalation requests from Community Rehabilitation Companies, assessing risk levels, and determining appropriate risk management strategies.
- Delivering and co-leading accredited programs relevant to your grade.
- Fulfilling safeguarding children duties in accordance with NPS statutory responsibilities and agency policies.
- Demonstrating pro-social modeling skills by consistently reinforcing pro-social behavior and attitudes while addressing anti-social behavior and attitudes.
- Aligning with the aims and values of NPS and NOMS.
Probation Officer Technical requirements
- Probation studies qualification
- An understanding of and commitment to equal opportunities and diversity good practice
- Understanding of factors related to offending e.g. substance misuse, accommodation issues and being able to emphasise constructively with a range of people
- Understanding of and commitment to the principles of case management
- Knowledge and understanding of risk management/risk assessment as pertaining to offenders and the impact on victims of crime
- Knowledge and understanding of the work of the Criminal Justice System and Probation Service
**We offer a £250 referral fee bonus for any Candidates you refer**
If you are interested in applying, please contact Oliver Jefferson on oliver.jefferson@servicecare.org.uk or 01772 208962