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3177 Probation Services Officer Advance into Justice

Ministry Of Justice

Job Location:

Dudley - UK

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 21 July 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 18 October 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

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Job Summary

General Information

Salary

1000

Working Pattern

Full Time Part Time Part Time/Job Share Flexible Working

Vacancy Approach

External

Location

Dudley

Region

Midlands

Closing Date

30-Nov-2030

Business Unit

AGY - NOMS Agency

Post Type

Fixed Term

Number of jobs available

Reserve List

12 Months

Job ID

3177

Descriptions & Requirements

Job description

Helping to keep the public safe. Giving people the chance to turn their lives around. Building a rewarding professional career. There are many reasons to join the Probation Service. What will yours be

Were looking for empathetic patient and organised people to join us in this varied role which offers the chance to make a difference gain new skills and build a rewarding career within the Probation Service.

If this sounds like you apply now.

If you are successful in the recruitment process to join the Probation Service your starting salary will be 26475

The Probation Service offers the opportunity for annual pay progression through a Competency Based Framework (CBF) which if eligible will see your pay increase. CBF is designed to enable you to move up through the pay band range as your competence grows.

New entrants are expected to join on the minimum of the pay band.

Probation Service also increase their pay band ranges annually in line with Civil Service Pay guidance which will also apply an increase to band pay ranges where applicable.

Overview of the job

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.

Summary

To assess and manage the risk (including risk management plans and escalation) posed by people on probation to protect victims of crime and the general public by:

Liaising providing information and advice to criminal courts criminal justice agencies and other partner agencies.

Supervise and manage risk of those people on probation subject to community sentences during and after custodial sentences.

Work with other agencies and groups to prevent crime and meet the needs of victims and people on probation.

In line with PS policies and procedures the job holder must at all times demonstrate a commitment to equality and inclusion and an understanding of their relevance to the work they do.

The post holder must adhere to all policies in respect of the sensitive/confidential nature of the information handled whilst working in this position.

If relevant to the role some out of hours working may be required (i.e. Courts Approved Premises programmes evening reporting etc.).

Responsibilities Activities & Duties

The job holder will be required to carry out the following responsibilities activities and duties:

To undertake the full range of offender management tasks with people on probation 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 noncompliance 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.

To provide cover within teams as required.

To deliver and co-lead accredited programmes commensurate with grade.

To conduct mandatory alcohol and drug tests as required and to follow prescribed medication procedures.

Carry out safeguarding children duties in accordance with the PS statutory responsibilities and agency policies.

Demonstrate pro-social modelling skills by consistently reinforcing pro-social behaviour and attitudes and challenging anti-social behaviour and attitudes.

To work within the aims and values of PS and HMPPS.

The duties/responsibilities listed above describe the post as it is at present and is not intended to be exhaustive. The job holder is expected to accept reasonable alterations and additional tasks of a similar level that may be necessary. Significant adjustments may require re-examination under the Job Evaluation Scheme and shall be discussed in the first instance with the job holder.

An ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence through the medium of English or (where specified in Wales) Welsh.

Additional Information

Support

A range of Family Friendly policies such as opportunities to work reduced hours or job share.
Access to flexible benefits such as voluntary benefits retail vouchers and discounts on a range of goods and services.
For moves to or from another employer or moves across the Civil Service this can have implications on your eligibility to carry on claiming childcare may however be eligible for alternative governmentchildcare support schemes including Tax Free Childcare. More information can be found onor Childcare Choices.You can determine youreligibility at paternity adoption and maternity leave.
Free annual sight tests for employees who use computer screens.

Working for the Civil Service

TheCivil Service Codesets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.

We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition as outlined in the Civil Service Commissionsrecruitment principles. Should you feel that the recruitment process has breached the recruitment principles you are able to raise a formal complaint in the following order:

To Shared Service Connected Ltd (0 (Monday to Friday 8am - 6pm) or e mail);
To Ministry of Justice Resourcing ();
To the Civil Service Commission (details available here)

The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As a Disability Confident employer MoJ are committed to providing everyone with the opportunity to demonstrate their skills talent and abilities by making adjustments throughout all elements of the recruitment process and in the workplace. MoJ are able to offer an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum selection criteria except in a limited number of campaigns.

You will be able to request reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process within the application form. If you need additional help completing the application form please contact the SSCL Recruitment Enquiries Team.

Contact Information

If you require any assistance please call 0 (Monday to Friday 8am - 6pm) or e mail.

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250

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Changing and Improving

Level of security checks required

DBS Enhanced

Use of Artificial Intelligence (Al)

Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application however all examples and statements provided must be truthful factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others or generated by artificial intelligence as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary see ourcandidate guidancefor more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority

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