Responsibilities
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.
- Provide information and advice to criminal courts, other criminal justice agencies and partner organisations.
- Supervise people on probation subject to community orders and 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.
- Demonstrate a commitment to equality and inclusion and understand its relevance to the work undertaken.
- Adhere to all policies regarding the sensitive/confidential nature of information handled whilst working in this position.
Hybrid Working arrangements are available where business needs allow; the role must be based within the United Kingdom.
Qualifications
- Hold a Probation Officer qualification or be a qualified Probation Officer.
- Possess a PQF Honours Degree/Graduate Diploma and Level 5 Diploma in Probation Practice, or a Diploma in Probation Studies, or a Diploma in Social Work (Probation option), or a 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.
Benefits and Working Arrangements
- Standard full‑time hours: 37 hours per week (excluding unpaid breaks); part‑time, flexible and job‑sharing options available.
- Annual leave: 25 days on appointment, increasing to 30 days after five years of service.
- Pension: National Probation Service covered by the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) via the Greater Manchester Pension Fund.
- Training and development: extensive range of opportunities to support staff development.
- Employee networks for minority ethnic origin, disabled, caring responsibilities, women and LGBTQ+.
- 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.
- Free annual sight tests for employees using computer screens.
Equal Opportunity
The Ministry of Justice is an equal‑opportunity employer. We are committed to attracting, retaining and investing in a diverse workforce, and all applicants are considered fairly and without discrimination.
