Support criminal courts with qualified 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 reliable 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 reliable 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.