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Probation Service Officer

Service Care Solutions - Social Work
Posted 6 days ago, valid for 17 days
Location

Oxford, Oxfordshire OX4 2WA, England

Salary

£18 - £20.07 per hour

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Service Care Solutions is a leading recruitment agency for the Probation service in the UK, currently seeking a Probation Service Officer in Oxford.
  • The position is full-time with an ongoing contract, offering a pay rate of £18 to £20.07 per hour depending on experience.
  • Candidates will be responsible for assessing and managing the risk posed by offenders to protect victims and the public.
  • The role requires collaboration with various agencies, maintaining accurate records, and managing offenders at all risk levels.
  • Applicants should have relevant experience in the criminal justice field, although the specific years of experience required are not mentioned in the job listing.

Service Care Solutions are the leading recruitment agency for the Probation service nationwide. We are currently recruiting for a Probation Service Officer in Oxford!

LOCATION: OxfordHOURS: Full timeDURATION: On-going contractPAY RATE: £18 - £20.07 PH (DoE)

Summary -

To assess and manage the risk posed by offenders to protect victims of crime and the generalpublic by:

  • Providing information and advice to criminal courts, other criminal justice agencies and partner organisations
  • Supervising offenders subject to community orders and licenses and during custodial sentences
  • Contributing to the management of risk.
  • Working with other agencies and groups to prevent crime and meet the needs of victims and offenders

Responsibilities, Activities & Duties

  • Provide professional advice and assessments to courts, the Parole Board, and criminal justice agencies.
  • Manage offenders at all risk levels, including high-risk cases.
  • Maintain accurate records and documentation within designated timelines.
  • Collaborate with internal and external partners (courts, victim support, prisons, etc.) to optimise outcomes and manage risk.
  • Participate in professional forums and provide guidance to colleagues and support staff.
  • Conduct prison, home, and community visits as needed.
  • Respond to risk escalations and develop risk management plans.
  • Deliver or co-lead accredited interventions for offenders.

If you are interested in applying, please contact Oliver Jefferson on or send your CV to

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.