59 Probation Officer jobs in the United Kingdom

Red Snapper Recruitment is currently seeking a qualified Probation Officer to join a busy and supportive probation team in the East Midlands region.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced practitioner to return to frontline practice in a structured and collaborative environment. The successful candidate will carry out full Probation Officer duties with a particular focus on custody cases, including sentence management, risk assessment, and inter-agency liaison.
This is a predominantly remote role with flexibility to work from home, with the requirement to attend any office within the East Midlands region at least one day per week. The position is full time, 37 hours per week, and is offered on an initial 12-week temporary contract.

Job Summary

• Location: East Midlands Region (remote with 1 day per week in your local office)
• Contract Type: Temporary, 12 weeks initially with possibility of extension
• Hours: 37 hours per week
• Rate: 21.75 p/h PAYE or 28.64 p/h Umbrella
• Working Pattern: Remote + minimum 1 office day per week

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of custody cases, ensuring effective sentence planning and risk management.
• Complete assessments and produce high-quality reports for courts, the Parole Board, and other agencies.
• Attend and contribute to risk and safeguarding forums such as MAPPA and MARAC.
• Use case management systems to record interventions, progress, and risk updates accurately.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, partner agencies, and services to manage risk, reduce reoffending, and support rehabilitation.
• Undertake prison visits, office attendance, and inter-agency meetings as required.

Essential Requirements

• Professional Qualification in Probation (DipPS, DipSW with PQF, or equivalent recognised by HMPPS).
• Experience of managing custody cases and applying professional judgment in risk assessment and sentence planning.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to produce clear and concise reports.
• Confident working collaboratively with internal and external partners.

This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS.

If this role is not for you but you know someone who would be interested, please refer them. We offer a 75 retail voucher referral bonus for successful introductions (subject to terms).
RSR Justice is a market-leading recruitment business dedicated to providing top-quality candidates and services to the offender rehabilitation and supervision work sectors.
Red Snapper Recruitment is part of the Red Snapper Group and is an equal opportunities employer.

Red Snapper Recruitment is currently seeking a qualified Probation Officer to join a busy and supportive probation team in Sheffield PDU.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced practitioner to return to frontline practice in a structured and collaborative environment.
The successful candidate will be responsible for sentence management work, overseeing a varied caseload of people on probation, including those assessed as high or very high risk. The role will involve assessment, risk management, report writing, inter-agency liaison, and supporting rehabilitation goals.
This is a hybrid role with 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home. The position is full time, 37 hours per week, and will require occasional travel for which costs will be covered.

Job Summary

• Location: 45 Division Street, Sheffield, South Yorkshire
• Contract Type: Temporary, 8 weeks initially with potential extension until 31.03.26
• Hours: 37 hours per week
• Rate: 21.75 p/h PAYE or 28.64 p/h Umbrella
• Working Pattern: Hybrid - 3 days office / 2 days remote

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise a caseload of individuals on probation, including those subject to community orders, licences, and custodial sentences.
• Complete assessments and produce high-quality written reports for courts, the Parole Board, and other agencies.
• Attend and contribute to key risk and safeguarding forums such as MAPPA and MARAC.
• Use case management systems to record interventions, progress, and risk updates accurately and promptly.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, partner agencies, and services to manage risk, reduce reoffending, and support rehabilitation.
• Undertake prison visits, home visits, and other off-site meetings where required.

Essential Requirements

• Professional Qualification in Probation (DipPS, DipSW with PQF, or equivalent recognised by HMPPS).
• Experience of managing complex cases and applying professional judgment in risk assessment and sentence planning.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to produce clear and concise reports.
• Confident working collaboratively with internal and external partners.

This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS.
If this role is not for you but you know someone who would be interested, please refer them. We offer a 75 retail voucher referral bonus for successful introductions (subject to terms).
RSR Justice is a market-leading recruitment business dedicated to providing top-quality candidates and services to the offender rehabilitation and supervision work sectors.
Red Snapper Recruitment is part of the Red Snapper Group and is an equal opportunities employer.

1. 
   Case Management:
2. Oversee a caseload of individuals on probation, conducting regular assessments to monitor progress.
3. Develop and implement individualised rehabilitation plans based on risk and needs assessments.
4. 
   Counselling and Support:
5. Provide counselling and support to individuals to address underlying issues contributing to criminal behaviour.
6. Collaborate with external agencies and professionals to ensure comprehensive support for probationers.
7. 
   Monitoring and Compliance:
8. Monitor and enforce compliance with probation conditions.
9. Conduct regular check-ins, drug testing, and home visits to ensure adherence to guidelines.
10. 
    Documentation and Reporting:
11. Maintain accurate and up-to-date case records and documentation.
12. Prepare detailed reports for court hearings and other relevant stakeholders.
13. 
    Community Engagement:
14. Establish and maintain positive relationships with community resources to facilitate successful reintegration.
15. Organize and participate in community programs aimed at preventing recidivism.
16. 
    Crisis Intervention:
17. Respond promptly to crises and emergencies, providing appropriate interventions and referrals.

• Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field.
• Proven experience in probation, parole, or a related field is preferred.
• Strong understanding of criminal justice procedures and rehabilitation principles.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations.

• Competitive hourly pay of up to 31.52ltd or 25.22PAYE per hour.
• Flexible working hours to support work-life balance.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Positive and inclusive work environment.

1. 
   Case Management:
2. Oversee a caseload of individuals on probation, conducting regular assessments to monitor progress.
3. Develop and implement individualised rehabilitation plans based on risk and needs assessments.
4. 
   Counselling and Support:
5. Provide counselling and support to individuals to address underlying issues contributing to criminal behaviour.
6. Collaborate with external agencies and professionals to ensure comprehensive support for probationers.
7. 
   Monitoring and Compliance:
8. Monitor and enforce compliance with probation conditions.
9. Conduct regular check-ins, drug testing, and home visits to ensure adherence to guidelines.
10. 
    Documentation and Reporting:
11. Maintain accurate and up-to-date case records and documentation.
12. Prepare detailed reports for court hearings and other relevant stakeholders.
13. 
    Community Engagement:
14. Establish and maintain positive relationships with community resources to facilitate successful reintegration.
15. Organize and participate in community programs aimed at preventing recidivism.
16. 
    Crisis Intervention:
17. Respond promptly to crises and emergencies, providing appropriate interventions and referrals.

• Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field.
• Proven experience in probation, parole, or a related field is preferred.
• Strong understanding of criminal justice procedures and rehabilitation principles.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations.

• Competitive hourly pay of up to 31.52ltd or 25.22PAYE per hour.
• Flexible working hours to support work-life balance.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Positive and inclusive work environment.

Red Snapper Recruitment is currently seeking a qualified Probation Officer to join a busy and supportive probation team in the East Midlands region.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced practitioner to return to frontline practice in a structured and collaborative environment. The successful candidate will carry out full Probation Officer duties with a particular focus on custody cases, including sentence management, risk assessment, and inter-agency liaison.
This is a predominantly remote role with flexibility to work from home, with the requirement to attend any office within the East Midlands region at least one day per week. The position is full time, 37 hours per week, and is offered on an initial 12-week temporary contract.

Job Summary

• Location: East Midlands Region (remote with 1 day per week in your local office)
• Contract Type: Temporary, 12 weeks initially with possibility of extension
• Hours: 37 hours per week
• Rate: 21.75 p/h PAYE or 28.64 p/h Umbrella
• Working Pattern: Remote + minimum 1 office day per week

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of custody cases, ensuring effective sentence planning and risk management.
• Complete assessments and produce high-quality reports for courts, the Parole Board, and other agencies.
• Attend and contribute to risk and safeguarding forums such as MAPPA and MARAC.
• Use case management systems to record interventions, progress, and risk updates accurately.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, partner agencies, and services to manage risk, reduce reoffending, and support rehabilitation.
• Undertake prison visits, office attendance, and inter-agency meetings as required.

Essential Requirements

• Professional Qualification in Probation (DipPS, DipSW with PQF, or equivalent recognised by HMPPS).
• Experience of managing custody cases and applying professional judgment in risk assessment and sentence planning.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to produce clear and concise reports.
• Confident working collaboratively with internal and external partners.

This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS.

If this role is not for you but you know someone who would be interested, please refer them. We offer a 75 retail voucher referral bonus for successful introductions (subject to terms).
RSR Justice is a market-leading recruitment business dedicated to providing top-quality candidates and services to the offender rehabilitation and supervision work sectors.
Red Snapper Recruitment is part of the Red Snapper Group and is an equal opportunities employer.

Red Snapper Recruitment is currently seeking a qualified Probation Officer to join a busy and supportive probation team in Sheffield PDU.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced practitioner to return to frontline practice in a structured and collaborative environment.
The successful candidate will be responsible for sentence management work, overseeing a varied caseload of people on probation, including those assessed as high or very high risk. The role will involve assessment, risk management, report writing, inter-agency liaison, and supporting rehabilitation goals.
This is a hybrid role with 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home. The position is full time, 37 hours per week, and will require occasional travel for which costs will be covered.

Job Summary

• Location: 45 Division Street, Sheffield, South Yorkshire
• Contract Type: Temporary, 8 weeks initially with potential extension until 31.03.26
• Hours: 37 hours per week
• Rate: 21.75 p/h PAYE or 28.64 p/h Umbrella
• Working Pattern: Hybrid - 3 days office / 2 days remote

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise a caseload of individuals on probation, including those subject to community orders, licences, and custodial sentences.
• Complete assessments and produce high-quality written reports for courts, the Parole Board, and other agencies.
• Attend and contribute to key risk and safeguarding forums such as MAPPA and MARAC.
• Use case management systems to record interventions, progress, and risk updates accurately and promptly.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, partner agencies, and services to manage risk, reduce reoffending, and support rehabilitation.
• Undertake prison visits, home visits, and other off-site meetings where required.

Essential Requirements

• Professional Qualification in Probation (DipPS, DipSW with PQF, or equivalent recognised by HMPPS).
• Experience of managing complex cases and applying professional judgment in risk assessment and sentence planning.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to produce clear and concise reports.
• Confident working collaboratively with internal and external partners.

This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS.
If this role is not for you but you know someone who would be interested, please refer them. We offer a 75 retail voucher referral bonus for successful introductions (subject to terms).
RSR Justice is a market-leading recruitment business dedicated to providing top-quality candidates and services to the offender rehabilitation and supervision work sectors.
Red Snapper Recruitment is part of the Red Snapper Group and is an equal opportunities employer.

1. 
   Case Management:
2. Oversee a caseload of individuals on probation, conducting regular assessments to monitor progress.
3. Develop and implement individualised rehabilitation plans based on risk and needs assessments.
4. 
   Counselling and Support:
5. Provide counselling and support to individuals to address underlying issues contributing to criminal behaviour.
6. Collaborate with external agencies and professionals to ensure comprehensive support for probationers.
7. 
   Monitoring and Compliance:
8. Monitor and enforce compliance with probation conditions.
9. Conduct regular check-ins, drug testing, and home visits to ensure adherence to guidelines.
10. 
    Documentation and Reporting:
11. Maintain accurate and up-to-date case records and documentation.
12. Prepare detailed reports for court hearings and other relevant stakeholders.
13. 
    Community Engagement:
14. Establish and maintain positive relationships with community resources to facilitate successful reintegration.
15. Organize and participate in community programs aimed at preventing recidivism.
16. 
    Crisis Intervention:
17. Respond promptly to crises and emergencies, providing appropriate interventions and referrals.

• Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field.
• Proven experience in probation, parole, or a related field is preferred.
• Strong understanding of criminal justice procedures and rehabilitation principles.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations.

• Competitive hourly pay of up to 31.52/ PAYE 25.55
• Flexible working hours to support work-life balance.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Positive and inclusive work environment.

Red Snapper Recruitment is currently seeking a qualified Probation Officer to join the team at HMP The Mount.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced practitioner to contribute to the delivery of the Offender Management in Custody (OMiC) model in a busy custodial environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing high-quality sentence management, including parole reports, oral hearing preparation, OASys assessments, supervision of offenders, and release planning.
This is a full-time role, 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Hybrid working will be considered, with the expectation that the postholder will attend HMP The Mount 1-2 days per week.

Job Summary

• Location: HMP The Mount, Molyneaux Avenue, Bovingdon, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP3 0NZ
• Contract Type: Temporary, 1 year with possibility of extension
• Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• Rate: 21.75 p/h PAYE or 28.64 p/h Umbrella
• Working Pattern: Hybrid - with attendance at HMP The Mount 1-2 days per week

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver the OMiC model within a custodial setting.
• Manage and supervise a caseload of prisoners, including high and very high risk cases.
• Complete OASys assessments and produce high-quality parole reports and hearing documentation.
• Prepare for and attend oral hearings and parole board sessions.
• Support offenders through supervision, sentence planning, and structured release preparation.
• Liaise effectively with prison colleagues, probation staff, and external agencies to manage risk and support rehabilitation.
• Accurately record interventions, progress, and risk updates on case management systems.

Essential Requirements

• Professional Qualification in Probation (DipPS, DipSW with PQF, or equivalent recognised by HMPPS).
• Experience of managing complex custody cases, including parole and release planning.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare detailed reports.
• Confidence in multi-agency collaboration and working within a prison environment.

This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS.
If this role is not for you but you know someone who would be interested, please refer them. We offer a 75 retail voucher referral bonus for successful introductions (subject to terms).
RSR Justice is a market-leading recruitment business dedicated to providing top-quality candidates and services to the offender rehabilitation and supervision work sectors.
Red Snapper Recruitment is part of the Red Snapper Group and is an equal opportunities employer.

Aspiring Probation Officer - Godalming - Education and Training - Outreach - Mental Health - SEN - Psychology - Criminology - Sociology - Graduate

Are you passionate about demonstrating the value of education to vulnerable children who have been exposed to traumas and adverse childhood experiences?

Are you passionate about restorative approaches?

The School

We are looking for a dedicated Aspiring Probation Officer to work in this small, specialist school near Godalming. All students have social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs, and associated challenging behaviours. The school has a deep focus on addressing the educational, social and therapeutic needs of students, focusing on individual happiness and well-being where students can thrive academically, socially and emotionally. A fantastic opportunity for an Aspiring Probation Officer.

This Aspiring Probation Officer role will give you essential restorative experience within anti-social and challenging settings - the perfect opportunity if you are thinking of a career in prison, rehabilitation, probation, or youth justice services. Based on holistic and therapeutic practice, this Aspiring Probation Officer role is an amazing opportunity for Criminology and Psychology Graduates. The role will give you hands-on experience working with vulnerable children; and through building strong, robust relationships, you will increase the engagement, attainment and life chances of children, aiming to ensure they do not enter the criminal justice system.

You will be working alongside teachers and specialist staff to support students with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) challenges and traumas. Some children / young people will have suffered adverse childhood experiences, and you will identify their risks and needs, escalating where necessary. Many of the children face various barriers in life and are more 'at risk' of negative outcomes. You will be instrumental in providing consistency, and equipping children and young people with tools to ensure they feel safe, secure, empowered, and believe that they can succeed in life.

Person Specification:

• Passionate about helping children and young people achieve their full potential
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively
• Able to build confidence and motivation
• Approachable, and able to build robust and effective relationships with students
• Able to remain calm and resilient when placed in situations of stress or conflict
• High levels of empathy, caring, compassionate, and a good listener
• Motivated and enthusiastic, with a professional approach to work

**Start date ASAP - Godalming
**Excellent on-site education and training, support and CPD is provided to ensure safeguarding of all students
**90-110 per day, Mon-Fri, 08:30 to 15:30, PAYE, term time only
**Must be able to travel to Godalming

Apply now or contact Judith Oakley at Academics Ltd, if interested:
(phone number removed)
(url removed)

Education and Training - Godalming