Probation Services Officer

Updated: March 11, 2024 07:05 PM GMT

HM Prison and Probation Service

Chipping Norton

Helping to keep the public safe. Giving people the chance to turn their lives around. Building a rewarding professional career. It’s an extraordinary role. There are many reasons to join the Probation Service. What will yours be?

About The Role

As a Probation services officer, you’ll have a similar job to a fully qualified probation officer. The main difference is you’ll work with medium and lower risk clients. That’s not to say it’ll be easy. There’s no doubt this is a challenging role.

We’ll look to you to assess and manage risks, provide information to courts and work closely with agencies throughout the justice system and support offenders. This could involve everything from providing practical advice about housing and employment to simply listening.

About You

You don’t need a degree for this role. We’re much more interested in your personal qualities. Ideally with experience of working with people who have social or personal difficulties, you’ll be empathetic, patient and... More Detail