Service Care Solutions are the leading recruitment agency for the Probation service nationwide.

We are currently recruiting for a Probation Service Officer in Oxford - Immediate Starts Available subject to security clearance!

LOCATION: Oxford
SERVICE: Probation Officer
HOURS: 37
DURATION: 3 months contract
PAY RATE: £18 - £20 per hour (DoE)

Probation Service Officer Responsibilities, Activities & Duties

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

• Providing expert advice and assessments, including written reports, to criminal courts, the Parole Board, and other relevant agencies.


• Managing offenders at medium/high risk cases


• Representing the NPS at professional meetings and participating in partnership forums, such as MAPPA and MARAC.


• Collaborating closely with colleagues, offering professional guidance and support to Probation Services Officers (PSOs) and other staff as needed.


• Conducting prison, home, or alternate location visits as necessary.


• Responding to risk escalation requests from Community Rehabilitation Companies, assessing risk levels, and determining appropriate risk management strategies.


• Delivering and co-leading accredited programs relevant to your grade.


• Fulfilling safeguarding children duties in accordance with NPS statutory responsibilities and agency policies.


• Demonstrating pro-social modeling skills by consistently reinforcing pro-social behavior and attitudes while addressing anti-social behavior and attitudes.


• Aligning with the aims and values of NPS and NOMS.

Probation Service Officer Technical requirements

• Experience of working with groups or individuals in order to motivate and change behaviour


• An understanding of and commitment to equal opportunities and diversity good practice


• Understanding of factors related to offending e.g.
  
  substance misuse, accommodation issues and being able to emphasise constructively with a range of people


• Understanding of and commitment to the principles of case management


• Knowledge and understanding of risk management/risk assessment as pertaining to offenders and the impact on victims of crime


• Understanding of Health & Safety legislation in the workplace


• Knowledge and understanding of the work of the Criminal Justice System and Probation Service


• Knowledge of the aims and objectives of the Probation Service

If you are interested in applying, please contact Oliver Jefferson on 01772 208962 or send your CV to oliver.jefferson@servicecare.org.uk

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