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Probation Officer-Youth Justice

Role overview

Summary

This role is for a qualified Probation Officer within a temporary offender management service. You will manage a caseload of young individuals on probation, focusing on rehabilitation and collaboration with partner agencies to reduce reoffending.

Qualifications

  • Recognized Probation Officer Qualification.
  • Experience with OASys assessments.
  • Previous experience in court settings and report writing.
  • Strong skills in offender management and risk assessment.
  • Excellent communication and partnership skills.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee a caseload of young probationers.
  • Conduct assessments and develop sentence plans using OASys.
  • Prepare comprehensive court reports and assessments.
  • Evaluate and manage risks to victims, children, and the public.

Key facts

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Communication
  • Record Keeping

About the company

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CRA Group LTD

  • 11–50
Welcome to the CRA Group Limited company profile. CRA Group LTD has years of expertise in professional services recruitment. We were established in Dartford in 2016, and while size has its advantages, it doesn't define us - we've grown organically to become one of the best privately held public sector consultancy in the borough. Our approach to recruitment is very personal – we understand our Clients’ and Candidates. Our teams are broken down to focus on assignment type, councils and central government departments so your hiring will all be handled by a specialist who knows your requirements inside to out. We are confident that our expertise in the public sector can add value to your job or recruitment search process – get in touch to find out more.

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Job description

Probation Officer – Up to 6-Month Contract


Location: Elmwood Place

Rate: £32.82 per hour (Umbrella)

Contract: Up to 6-Month Contract

Hours: 37 Hours Per Week

Working Pattern: Hybrid Working

  • 2 Days Per Week On Site
  • Remaining days remote working
DBS: Enhanced DBS Required

Driving Licence: Required (DVLA Check Required Prior to Start)

Pay: Bi-Weekly

Summary


We are seeking a qualified Probation Officer to join our dynamic offender management service on a temporary basis. This role involves managing a caseload of young individuals on probation, conducting thorough assessments, managing risks, and collaborating with partner agencies to facilitate rehabilitation and minimize reoffending.

Responsibilities


  • Oversee a caseload of young probationers.
  • Conduct assessments and develop sentence plans using OASys.
  • Prepare comprehensive court reports and assessments.
  • Evaluate and manage risks to victims, children, and the public.
  • Offer professional guidance to courts and criminal justice partners.
  • Participate in multi-agency meetings, including MAPPA.
  • Perform home, community, and custodial visits.
  • Keep accurate records and manage case documentation.
  • Collaborate with safeguarding, education, health, and partner agencies to achieve positive outcomes.

Requirements
Requirements:

  • Recognized Probation Officer Qualification.
  • Experience with OASys assessments.
  • Previous experience in court settings and report writing.
  • Strong skills in offender management and risk assessment.
  • Excellent communication and partnership skills.
  • Dedication to safeguarding and public protection.
  • Access to a personal vehicle.
  • Enhanced DBS clearance.

What's on Offer?


  • £32.82 per hour (Umbrella)
  • Up to 6-Month Contract
  • 37 Hours Per Week
  • Hybrid Working
  • 2 Days Per Week On Site
  • Enhanced DBS Required
  • Bi-Weekly Pay
  • Opportunity to work in a busy offender management service.
  • Diverse caseload with extensive multi-agency collaboration.
  • A meaningful role in supporting rehabilitation and reducing reoffending.
Suitable for: Probation Officers, Senior Probation Officers, Offender Managers, Criminal Justice Practitioners, Youth Justice Practitioners, and Community Rehabilitation Professionals.

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