A Senior Probation Officer post in the Probation Service, part of the Ministry of Justice, run as a returners campaign for people who previously left the service. The core work is keeping the public safe and rehabilitating people on probation. Only former qualified senior probation officers who left the Civil Service within five years can apply, and eligible returners are fast-tracked without a lengthy application form, interview or repeat entry-level training. Enhanced DBS and security vetting are required.
What the job involves
- Keeping the public safe through probation work
- Rehabilitating people on probation
Qualifications
- Qualified Probation Officer, or holding a Probation Officer qualification
- One of: PQF Honours Degree or Graduate Diploma with Level 5 Diploma in Probation Practice; Diploma in Probation Studies; Diploma in Social Work (Probation option); or CQSW (Probation option)
Experience
- Former qualified senior probation officer
- Probationary period and training completed before leaving
Checks & eligibility
- Enhanced DBS check
- Enhanced Level 2 security vetting
- NPPV Level 2 vetting for ViSOR access, also needed after more than 28 days absent from the service
- Occupational Health Review
Other
- Left the Civil Service by resignation or retirement within the last five years
- Previously appointed on merit by fair and open competition
- Return at the same grade or lower, not on promotion
What’s offered
- Full range of Civil Service benefits for temporary staff
- Automatic pension enrolment, with opt-out available
- 25 days' annual leave per annum, pro rata
- Family friendly policies, including reduced hours or job share
- Flexible benefits such as voluntary benefits, retail vouchers and discounts
- Paid paternity, adoption and maternity leave
- Free annual sight tests for computer screen users
- Higher starting salaries considered case by case
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
