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Probation Service Officer - Wirral (Ref: 19065)

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HM Prison and Probation Service

5d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • Government & Politics
    Healthcare
  • Liverpool

AI generated summary

  • You must have the right to work in the UK, be empathetic, patient, resilient, and possess good writing skills for report writing. Prior experience with social difficulties is ideal.
  • You will manage a caseload of offenders, assess risks, provide court information, collaborate with justice agencies, and offer support, including practical advice and emotional assistance.

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.
  • 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.
  • Successful applicants may be based at a wide variety of office, court, team, or prison locations within the Probation Service region.
  • To apply to this role you will be required to complete a short application form and detail responses to Civil Service Behaviours and Experience based questions.
  • As part of this application, you will also be required to sit the Civil Service Judgement test (CSJT). The CSJT is a two-part test which looks at your ability to make decisions in relation to specific civil service behaviours.
  • Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
  • People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard checks.
  • This Job Is Broadly Open To The Following Groups:
  • UK nationals
  • nationals of the Republic of Ireland
  • nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
  • nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
  • nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
  • individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
  • Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
  • You don’t need a degree for this role. We’re much more interested in your personal qualities. 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.

Is a degree required for this role?

No, a degree is not required for this role. The emphasis is on personal qualities and experience working with people who have social or personal difficulties.

What kind of support does the Probation Service provide for career progression?

The Probation Service offers annual pay progression through a Competency Based Framework (CBF), allowing employees to move up through the pay band range as their competence grows.

What types of individuals will I be working with as a Probation Service Officer?

You will be working with medium and lower risk individuals on probation.

What skills are required for this position?

Essential skills include empathy, patience, resilience, and good writing skills to produce clear and accurate reports to tight deadlines.

Are there any nationality requirements for this role?

Yes, this job is broadly open to UK nationals, nationals of the Republic of Ireland, Commonwealth countries with the right to work in the UK, and individuals with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme.

What assessments are part of the recruitment process?

The recruitment process includes completing a short application form, responding to Civil Service Behaviours and Experience based questions, and taking the Civil Service Judgement Test (CSJT).

Will I receive training in this role?

Yes, the role offers plenty of on-the-job training along with opportunities to build a career in the Probation Service.

What is the work environment like for Probation Service Officers?

The work environment encourages inclusion and diversity and supports flexible working options to enhance work-life balance.

What benefits are offered with this role?

Benefits include a Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%, annual leave, public holidays, and a season ticket advance.

How does the Probation Service protect the public?

By managing offenders in the community, the Probation Service protects the public from the effects of crime while giving offenders a chance to turn their lives around.

Is experience in social work required for the role?

While not required, experience of working with people who have social or personal difficulties is ideal.

What will my day-to-day responsibilities be?

Day-to-day responsibilities will include managing a caseload of offenders, assessing and managing risks, providing court information, and supporting offenders with practical advice.

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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.