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Probation Service Officer - Liverpool South (Ref: 19060)

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HM Prison and Probation Service

5d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • Government & Politics
    People, HR & Administration
  • Liverpool

AI generated summary

  • You must have the right to work in the UK, ideally with experience supporting individuals facing challenges, good writing skills, and the ability to meet deadlines.
  • You will manage a caseload of offenders, assess and manage risks, provide court information, collaborate with justice agencies, and support offenders with practical advice.

Requirements

  • Right to work in the UK
  • You must have the right to work in the UK and Civil Service.
  • Skilled Worker visa changes from 22 July 2025
  • In accordance with current immigration rules, this role is not eligible for a new Skilled Worker visa.
  • From 22 July 2025, the Government introduced changes to the eligibility criteria for Skilled Worker visas. As a result:
  • HM Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) cannot consider sponsoring you to work as a probation services officer unless you have held a Skilled Worker visa prior to the 22 July 2025 changes.
  • If you have held a Skilled Worker visa continuously, please raise this during your pre-employment checks and your eligibility will be assessed in accordance with the immigration rules and transitional provisions in place.
  • If you apply to be a probation services officer and you have not held a Skilled Worker visa prior to 22 July 2025, you will need to consider your options for obtaining and/or maintaining your right to work in the UK in light of these changes.
  • If your application is successful, you will need to ensure that you have and maintain the legal right to live and work in the Civil Service and in the United Kingdom.
  • HMPPS will continue to comply with UK Immigration Rules applied in the UK and Civil Service.
  • You don't need a degree for this role.
  • Ideally with experience of working with people who have social or personal difficulties, you’ll be empathetic, patient, and resilient.
  • Good writing skills are also essential.
  • You must be able to produce clear and accurate reports to tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

  • The job holder will undertake the full range of work with people on probation before and after sentence. This will include assessment, sentence implementation, offender management and producing reports. The job holder will provide case management support to a full range of people on probation utilising service procedures and practice directions that underpin professional judgement. Day-to-day, you’ll manage a caseload of offenders before and after sentence. We’ll look to you to assess and manage risks, provide information to courts and work closely with agencies throughout the justice system. You’ll also do everything you can to support offenders. This could involve everything from providing practical advice about housing and employment to simply listening and empathising.

FAQs

What is the starting salary for the Probation Service Officer position?

The starting salary for the Probation Service Officer position is £28,064, pro-rata for part-time roles.

Do I need a degree to apply for this position?

No, a degree is not required for this role. The focus is on personal qualities and relevant experience.

What are the key qualities you are looking for in candidates?

We are looking for empathetic, patient, and resilient individuals who have good writing skills and ideally experience working with people who have social or personal difficulties.

Is the Probation Service Officer role full-time or part-time?

The role can be either full-time or part-time, and the salary will be pro-rata for part-time roles.

Will there be opportunities for training and career development?

Yes, the role offers on-the-job training and opportunities for career progression within the Probation Service.

What does the day-to-day work of a Probation Service Officer involve?

Day-to-day responsibilities include managing a caseload of offenders, assessing and managing risks, providing information to courts, and offering support to offenders.

Are there opportunities for annual pay progression?

Yes, the Probation Service offers annual pay progression through a Competency Based Framework (CBF), which allows for increases in pay as competence grows.

Is the role eligible for a Skilled Worker visa?

No, as of 22 July 2025, this role is not eligible for a new Skilled Worker visa. Candidates must have held a Skilled Worker visa prior to the changes to be considered for sponsorship.

What types of checks will successful candidates undergo?

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check and baseline personnel security standard checks.

How can I apply for the position?

To apply, you need to complete a short application form detailing responses to Civil Service Behaviours and Experience-based questions, and sit the Civil Service Judgement test (CSJT).

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HM Prison and Probation Service

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Mission & Purpose

The Prison and Probation Service in the UK is responsible for the management of prisons and the supervision of offenders in the community. Their ultimate mission is to protect the public by reducing reoffending and ensuring offenders are safely and securely managed. Their purpose is to support rehabilitation, provide opportunities for offenders to reform, and ensure they are prepared for successful reintegration into society. The service is committed to maintaining safety, security, and effectiveness in the criminal justice system.