Probation Services Officer role in the Dudley and Sandwell Probation Delivery Unit at the Ministry of Justice, with eight vacancies. The work is managing a caseload of people before and after sentence, assessing and managing their risk, and writing reports for courts. The post centres on medium and lower risk cases, may be based in courts, prisons or probation delivery units, and suits part‑time, job share or flexible working. VISOR vetting is required after an offer, and Skilled Worker visa sponsorship is not available.
What the job involves
- Manage a caseload of people on probation before and after sentence
- Assess and manage the risk posed by people on probation
- Produce reports and information for courts
- Implement sentences and carry out offender management
- Provide case management support using service procedures and practice directions
- Work closely with agencies across the justice system
- Support people on probation with practical advice on housing and employment
What’s required
Experience
- Evidence of relevant experience, assessed through application form questions
Skills & knowledge
- Good written communication
- 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
- Verbal and written communication, assessed at interview
Checks & eligibility
- Right to work in the UK and Civil Service
- Security and identity checks before taking up post
- VISOR vetting completed after offer
- Able to work only from within the UK
Other
- Pass the Civil Service Judgement test (CSJT)
- Complete the application form, including behaviours and experience questions
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' service, plus public holidays
- Local Government Pension Scheme, run through the Greater Manchester Pension Fund
- Extensive training and development opportunities
- Family friendly policies, including reduced hours and job share
- Flexible benefits, retail vouchers and discounts
- Paid paternity, adoption and maternity leave
- Free annual sight tests for employees who use computer screens
- Employee-run networks
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
