At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage and support individuals on probation, ensuring public safety and reducing reoffending.
- Company: Join a dedicated team within the criminal justice system focused on rehabilitation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and opportunities for impactful work.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for career advancement and teamwork.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while contributing to community safety.
- Qualifications: Strong communication skills and a commitment to equality and inclusion.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Post holders will undertake the full range of offender management tasks with people on probation under supervision including assessment, sentence implementation and producing reports; utilising service procedures and practice directions to underpin professional judgement.
To assess and manage the risk posed by people on probation to protect victims of crime and the general public by:
- Providing information and advice to criminal courts, other criminal justice agencies and partner organisations.
- Supervising people on probation subject to community orders and licences and during custodial sentences.
- Contributing to the management of risk.
- Working with other agencies and groups to prevent crime and meet the needs of victims and people on probation.
In line with PS policies and procedures, the post holder must at all times demonstrate a commitment to equality and inclusion and an understanding of their relevance to the work they undertake. The post holder must adhere to all policies in respect of the sensitive/confidential nature of the information handled whilst working in this position.
Responsibilities, Activities & Duties:
- To provide professional advice and assessment, including written reports to courts, the Parole Board, other criminal justice agencies and partner organisations.
- To undertake the full range of offender management tasks with people on probation assessed at all levels of risk of serious harm including high and very high.
- To use computer based systems to produce, update and maintain records and other documentation within agreed timescales.
- To ensure timely and effective referrals to, and relationships between, offender management, court teams, victim contact units, interventions, Approved Premises, prisons and external agencies to enhance positive outcomes, manage risk and reduce reoffending.
- To attend professional meetings and represent the PS at appropriate partnership forums e.g. MAPPA, MARAC.
- To work collaboratively with colleagues, maintain effective team relationships and provide professional guidance and support to Probation Services Officers (PSOs) and other staff as appropriate.
- To provide cover within your team and to other teams as required.
- To undertake prison, home or other alternate location visits as required.
- To deliver and co‑lead accredited programmes commensurate with grade.
- To conduct mandatory alcohol and drug tests as required, and to follow prescribed medication procedures.
- Carry out safeguarding children duties in accordance with the PS statutory responsibilities and agency policies.
18335 - Probation Officer - Flint , Wrexham & HMP Berwyn employer: Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd
As a Probation Officer in Flint, Wrexham & HMP Berwyn, you will join a dedicated team committed to making a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals on probation and the wider community. Our organisation fosters a supportive work culture that prioritises professional development, offering extensive training and growth opportunities to enhance your skills in offender management. With a focus on equality and inclusion, we provide a collaborative environment where your contributions are valued, ensuring you can thrive while helping to reduce reoffending and protect the public.
Contact Details:
Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd Recruitment Team
