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Probation Service Officer

Service Care Solutions - Social Work
Posted 18 hours ago, valid for 10 days
Location

Warrington, Cheshire WA12DS, England

Salary

£28,000 - £33,600 per annum

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Contract type

Part Time

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Sonic Summary

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  • The job involves managing offenders before and after sentencing, including assessment, sentence implementation, and reporting.
  • The position is located in Warrington and requires a commitment of 37 hours per week.
  • The pay rate ranges from £18.00 (PAYE) to £20.07 (Umbrella rate).
  • Candidates should have experience working with diverse individuals facing social and personal challenges, as well as managing relationships with external agencies.
  • A commitment to equal opportunities and diversity is essential for this role.

OverviewThe job holder will undertake the full range of work with offenders before and after sentence. This will include assessment, sentence implementation, offender management and producing reports.

LOCATION: WarringtonHOURS: 37 hoursPAY RATE: £18.00 (PAYE) - £20.07 (Umbrella rate)Full Job Description

  • To undertake the full range of offender management tasks with offenders assessed as low or medium risk of harm and to support the Probation Officer grade in high risk cases.
  • When providing case manager support, to contribute to the delivery of the Risk Management plan and report significant changes relating to risk of harm and/or of reoffending or any non-compliance within agreed enforcement procedures
  • To use computer based systems to produce, update and maintain records and other documentation within agreed timescales
  • Ensure effective referrals to services and facilities and communicate with offender management staff, interventions staff, service providers and external agencies to review progress and associated risks.
  • To undertake prison, home or alternate location visits as required in accordance with service procedures and policies.
  • To undertake work in the court setting, including the completion of appropriate reports on cases and prosecution of breaches.

Essential Requirements

  • Experience of working and supporting a diverse range of people who have experienced a range of social/personal difficulties, including working with groups and individuals to motivate and change behaviour.
  • Experience of making effective referrals to and managing relationships between external agencies to enhance positive outcomes, manage risk and reduce reoffending.
  • An understanding of and commitment to equal opportunities and diversity good practice

Anyone interested can email an up to date CV to or call Andy on

We do also offer a referral bonus if you know anyone who would be good for this line of work. Ideally if you know someone who has recently retired or is looking to get back into probation then please do get in touch regarding our referral scheme.

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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.