Qualified Probation Officer - Norfolk - East of England (Ref: 2429)

To assess and manage the risk posed by people on probation to protect victims of crime and the general public by:

1. Providing information and advice to criminal courts, other criminal justice agencies, and partner organisations.
2. Supervising people on probation subject to community orders and licences and during custodial sentences.
3. Contributing to the management of risk.
4. 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 job 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.

Technical Requirements

You must hold a Probation Officer qualification or be a qualified Probation Officer. PQF Honours Degree/Graduate Diploma and Level 5 Diploma in Probation Practice; or Diploma in Probation Studies; or Diploma in Social Work (Probation option); or CQSW (Probation option).

Selection Process

This vacancy is using Success Profiles and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths, Experience, and Technical skills.

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard checks.

Nationality Requirements

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

• UK nationals
• Nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• Nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
• Nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• Individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
• Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

Benefits

• Access to learning and development
• A working environment that supports a range of flexible working options to enhance your work-life balance
• A working culture which encourages inclusion and diversity
• A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
• Annual Leave
• Public Holidays
• Season Ticket Advance

For more information about the recruitment process, benefits and allowances, and answers to general queries, please click the link: Candidate Information Page.

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