This Probation Service Officer post sits within the National Probation Service in Greater Manchester, delivered for the Ministry of Justice across several local sites. Successful candidates manage a caseload of people before and after sentence, assessing and managing risk, writing reports for courts and working with other justice agencies. The role focuses on medium and lower risk cases and may be based in courts, prisons, approved premises or unpaid work settings. No degree is needed, but visa sponsorship is not available.
What the job involves
- Manage a caseload of people before and after sentence
- Assess people on probation and manage the risks they present
- Implement sentences and provide offender management
- Write reports and provide information to courts
- Provide case management support under service procedures and practice directions
- Work with agencies across the justice system
- Offer practical support on issues such as housing and employment
- Use professional judgement in line with service practice
What's required
Qualifications
- No degree required
Experience
- Evidence of relevant experience, given in application form answers
Skills & knowledge
- Good writing skills
- Producing clear and accurate reports to tight deadlines
- Empathy, patience and resilience
- Civil Service behaviours: communicating and influencing, developing self and others, making effective decisions
Checks & eligibility
- Right to work in the UK and the Civil Service
- Security and identity checks
- VISOR vetting before taking up post
- Eligibility under Civil Service nationality rules
Other
- Civil Service Judgement test as the first stage
- Possible apprenticeship as part of learning and development
Nice to have
- Experience of working with people who have social or personal difficulties
What's offered
- 25 days annual leave, rising to 30 after five years, plus public holidays
- Local Government Pension Scheme via Greater Manchester Pension Fund
- Hybrid working where business need allows
- Extensive training and development opportunities
- Family friendly policies, including reduced hours and job share
- Paid paternity, adoption and maternity leave
- Flexible benefits and discounts
- Free annual sight tests for employees who use computer screens
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
