Probation service officer - south central - united kingdom, aldershot, hampshire

*probation service officer (pso)*

*south central - oxfordshire*

*gbp23,174 - gbp28,200*

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?

*about the role*

as a pso, you'll have a similar job to a fully qualified probation officer. the main difference is you'll work with medium and lower risk clients. that's not to say it'll be easy. there's no doubt this is a challenging role.

day-to-day, you'll manage a caseload of offenders before and after sentence. we'll look to you to assess and manage risks, provide information to courts and work closely with agencies throughout the justice system. you'll also do everything you can to support offenders. this could involve everything from providing practical advice about housing and employment to simply listening and empathising.

*about you*

you don't need a degree for this role. we're much more interested in your personal qualities. ideally with experience of working with people who have social or personal difficulties, you'll be empathetic, patient and resilient. good writing skills are also essential. you must be able to produce clear and accurate reports to tight deadlines.

*about us *

by managing offenders in the community, the probation service protects the public from the effect of crime and gives offenders the chance to turn their lives around. join us and you'll be part of a supportive team that thrives on sharing knowledge and expertise.

to apply, please visit our website

closing date: 11.55pm on 6 april 2022.

_we encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the wider society that we serve. we pride ourselves on being an employer of choice. we champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and a sense of belonging._

job types: full-time, permanent

salary: gbp23,174.00-gbp28,200.00 per year

schedule:

* 8 hour shift

reference id: 54827

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