Red Snapper is recruiting a Probation Services Officer to work within an Approved Premises in Scunthorpe, part of the Yorkshire & The Humber region. This is a vital frontline role supporting the safe reintegration of People on Probation into the community.
Location: Scunthorpe Approved Premises, South Yorkshire (31 Normanby Road, DN15 6AS)
Duration: 3 Months, with possibility of extension | Full-Time - 37 hours/week
Free On-Site Parking Available
Salary: £16.39 p/h PAYE or £21.59 Umbrella
Role Overview
You will support the day-to-day management of residents, contribute to risk management, and engage in multi-agency working to ensure effective supervision, support, and enforcement where necessary.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver structured keywork sessions to support compliance and rehabilitation
- Complete and review residence plans in line with sentence requirements
- Liaise with partnership agencies including police, housing, and substance misuse services
- Attend and contribute to core group and multi-agency meetings
- Identify, assess, and manage risk, including safeguarding concerns
- Deliver enforcement action in line with AP protocols and public protection policy
Requirements
- Experience in a probation, criminal justice, housing, or support setting
- Confident in working within a structured residential setting
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to manage challenging behaviour
- Good organisational, IT, and report-writing skills
- Understanding of risk management and safeguarding principles
Please note: This role is subject to enhanced DBS clearance and compliance check
If this role is not for you but you do know somebody who would be interested please refer them. We have a referral bonus scheme and will pay £75, in retail vouchers of your choice, for referrals who are not already known to us.
Due to the high volume of applications received, if you do not hear from us within 7 working days, I am afraid your application has been unsuccessful.
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