Qualified Probation Officer - Cornwall & Isles of Scilly - Full-time/Part-time in Camborne

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide professional advice and assessment, including written reports to courts, the Parole Board, other criminal justice agencies and partner organisations.
• Manage the risk posed by people on probation to protect victims of crime and the public by providing information and advice to criminal courts, other criminal justice agencies and partner organisations.
• Supervise people on probation subject to community orders, licences and during custodial sentences.
• Contribute to the management of risk.
• Work with other agencies and groups to prevent crime and meet the needs of victims and people on probation.
• Maintain updated records using computer based systems within agreed timescales.
• Ensure timely and effective referrals and maintain 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.
• Attend professional meetings and represent PS at partnership forums such as MAPPA, MARAC.
• Collaborate with colleagues, maintain effective team relationships and provide professional guidance to Probation Services Officers and other staff as appropriate.
• Provide cover within the team and to other teams as required.
• Undertake prison, home or other alternate location visits as required.
• Deliver and co‑lead accredited programmes commensurate with grade.
• Conduct mandatory alcohol and drug tests and follow prescribed medication procedures.
• Carry out safeguarding children duties in accordance with statutory responsibilities and agency policies.
• Demonstrate pro‑social modelling skills by consistently reinforcing pro‑social behaviour and attitudes and challenging anti‑social behaviour and attitudes.
• Work within the aims and values of PS and HMPPS.

Eligibility & Qualifications

• Must hold a Probation Officer qualification or be a qualified Probation Officer.
• Hold 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).
• Knowledge and understanding of the work of the Criminal Justice System and the Probation Service.
• Working knowledge of relevant legislation and National Standards.
• Knowledge of Evidence Based Practice and risk/needs assessment tools.
• Proficiency in English; Welsh may be required where specified.

Working Arrangements & Hours

• Standard full‑time working hours are 37 hours per week, excluding unpaid breaks.
• Hybrid working arrangements may be discussed, allowing a blend of base location, MoJ sites and home work, provided the role is situated in the UK. This role is not suitable for overseas work. Arrangements are subject to review.

Benefits

• Annual leave 25 days on appointment, increasing to 30 days after five years of service; pro‑rata leave for part‑time and job‑share posts.
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) via Greater Manchester Pension Fund.
• Wide range of training and development opportunities.
• Employee‑run networks for minority groups, employees with disabilities, caring responsibilities, women and LGBTQ+ employees.
• Family‑friendly policies, flexible benefits, voluntary benefits, retail vouchers, discounts.
• Paid paternity, adoption and maternity leave.
• Free annual sight tests for employees using computer screens.

Equality & Inclusion

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 while working in this position.

Nationality Eligibility

• UK nationals.
• Nationals of the Republic of Ireland.
• Nationals of Commonwealth countries with the right to work in the UK.
• Nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members with settled or pre‑settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme.
• Nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members who have made a valid application for settled or pre‑settled status.
• 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.