Support criminal courts with professional advice, assessment, and reports as a Probation Officer. Supervise people on probation while contributing to risk management.

The post involves advising courts, the Parole Board, criminal justice agencies, and partner organisations through written reports and professional assessments. You will manage people on probation assessed at all risk levels, including high and very high risk of serious harm. Your work connects court teams, victim contact units, interventions, prisons, Approved Premises, and external agencies.

Key Responsibilities

- Provide advice and assessments to criminal courts
- Prepare written reports for the Parole Board
- Coordinate referrals across justice and partner agencies




- Attend MAPPA and MARAC partnership forums
- Contribute to preventing crime and supporting victims

Requirements:
- Professional judgement grounded in service procedures
- Ability to manage risk of responsible harm
- Ability to maintain confidential information appropriately
- Commitment to PS and HMPPS aims and values
- Ability to communicate confidently in English or Welsh

Bring professional assessment, court reporting, and partnership working skills to probation practice focused on risk and outcomes.

📌 Probation Officer Courts Risk Management (Beeton)
🏢 Ministry of Justice
📍 Beeton