This is a returner route into the Probation Service, run by North West Probation Service within the Ministry of Justice, for senior probation officers. The work is keeping the public safe and rehabilitating people on probation. It is open only to former qualified senior probation officers who left the Civil Service within the last five years after completing probation, and it offers a fast-track return with no full application or interview. Successful applicants must also pass Enhanced DBS and NPPV Level 2 vetting.
What the job involves
- Keeping the public safe
- Rehabilitating people on probation
Qualifications
- Probation Officer qualification or 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)
Experience
- Former qualified senior probation officer
- Left the Civil Service within the last five years by resignation or retirement
- Completed probationary period and training before leaving
- Previously appointed on merit through fair and open competition
Checks & eligibility
- Enhanced DBS and Enhanced Level 2 security vetting
- NPPV Level 2 for ViSOR database access
- Occupational Health review
What's offered
- Automatic pension enrolment, with option to opt out
- 25 days' annual leave, pro rata
- Full range of Civil Service benefits
- Family friendly policies including reduced hours and job share
- Paid paternity, adoption and maternity leave
- Flexible benefits including retail vouchers and discounts
- Free annual sight tests for employees who use computer screens
- Individualised training needs analysis on return
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16566 - Senior Probation Officer Returner Scheme - North West 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.
