A returners scheme post in the London Probation Service, open to former qualified senior probation officers who left the Civil Service within the last five years and are being reinstated without a standard interview. The work centres on keeping the public safe and rehabilitating people on probation. Five posts are offered on full or part-time, permanent or temporary terms, with flexible contracts and a job-share option available. Applicants must have completed probation and training before leaving, and will need enhanced DBS and security vetting.
What the job involves
- Keep the public safe
- Rehabilitate people on probation
Qualifications
- Probation Officer qualification, or qualified Probation Officer status
- PQF Honours Degree/Graduate Diploma and Level 5 Diploma in Probation Practice, or Diploma in Probation Studies
- Diploma in Social Work (Probation option), or CQSW (Probation option)
Experience
- Former qualified senior probation officer
- Left the Civil Service by resignation or retirement within the last five years
- Completed probationary period before leaving
- Previously appointed on merit through fair and open competition
Checks & eligibility
- DBS Enhanced
- Enhanced Level 2 security vetting
- Occupational Health Review
- NPPV Level 2 for access to the ViSOR database
What’s offered
- Automatic pension enrolment, with option to opt out
- 25 days' annual leave pro rata for temporary staff
- Full Civil Service benefits for temporary staff, other than permanent tenure
- London allowance at London, Staines and Watford base locations
- Family friendly policies, including reduced hours and job share
- Flexible benefits such as voluntary benefits, retail vouchers and discounts
- Paid paternity, adoption and maternity leave
- Individualised training needs analysis on return
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16431 - Senior Probation Officer Returner Scheme - London employer: Ministry of Justice
The Ministry of Justice is an exceptional employer, dedicated to transforming lives through education and vocational training. With a strong emphasis on supportive relationships and personal development, employees benefit from a collaborative work culture that prioritises safety and security while offering opportunities for professional growth and meaningful impact in the community. Working in this role not only allows you to make a difference but also provides a unique chance to contribute to the rehabilitation and resettlement of individuals in a dynamic environment.
