Probation Officer Job Gloucester area,England UK,Government

Job Description

Probation Officer

LOCATION: Gloucester (Hybrid)

HOURS: 37 hours per week

PAY RATE: £28.63 per hour (limited) (Umbrella) or £20.30 per hour (PAYE)

Full Job Description

Depending on the role, work may include:

Working with people on probation to analyse and address their behaviour;
Assessing offender needs;
Preparation and delivery of reports (Court, Parole etc)
Assessment and management of the risk of serious harm posed by individuals
Accurate case recording
Able to facilitate learning events, provide guidance, support, feedback, and mentoring to operational staff across the Probation Service through a programme of learning events.
Job holder is expected to accept reasonable alterations and additional tasks of a similar level that may be necessary.

Essential Requirements

Possession of a Probation Qualification Framework Graduate Diploma / Honours Degree in Community Justice integrated with Level 5 Diploma in Probation Practice, or a recognised qualification by the Secretary of State for Justice (Section 10 of the Offender Management Act 2007).

Evidence of working for a recognised provider of probation services in the last 5 years.

Experience and knowledge of evidence‑based practice and risk/needs assessment tools, including OASys, SARA, and RSR, for risk assessment and management, including ability to use/learn quickly.

Experience of writing detailed reports to strict deadlines and quality standards, including court reports including completion of the RSR tool, and parole reports.

Experience of using and maintaining Probation Service computer‑based systems to produce, update and maintain records and other documentation within agreed timescales – NDelius and OASys.

Working knowledge of Multi Agency Public Protection Arrangements.

We offer a £250 referral fee bonus for any candidates you refer.

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

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