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Probation Officer - Newham

Job Description

Probation Officer

Service Care Solutions are the current holders of the Probation Service contract Nationwide. We specialise in the criminal justice sector and have access to all vacancies across the country offering a wide range of opportunities!

We are currently looking for an experienced Probation Officer to work for Newham Probation Delivery Unit.

LOCATION: 134-138 Romford Road, Stratford, London, E15 4LD
HOURS: 37 hours per week
DURATION: 3 Months ongoing
PAY RATE: £25.29 - £29.30 per hour ltd

If you are interested in applying, please contact Harvey Rowley on 01772 208962 or send your CV to Harvey.rowley@servicecare.org.uk

Probation Officer Job Description

  • To undertake the full range of offender management tasks with offenders assessed as medium or high risk of harm.
  • Experience and knowledge of evidence-based practice and risk/needs assessment tools, including OASys, SARA and RSR, for risk assessment and management, including the ability to use/learn quickly.
  • Ensure effective referrals to services and facilities and communicate with offender management staff, interventions staff, service providers and external agencies to review progress and associated risks.
  • To provide cover within teams as required

Probation Officer Requirements

  • Possession of a Probation Officer Qualification Framework Graduate Diploma/ Honours Degree in Community Justice integrated with Level 5 Diploma in Probation Practice, or a recognised qualification by the Secretary of State for Justice as per Section 10 of the Offender Management Act 2007.
  • Experience of writing detailed reports to strict deadlines and quality standards, including Court reports including completion of the RSR tool, and parole reports.


If you are interested in applying, please contact Harvey Rowley on 01772 208962 or send your CV to Harvey.rowley@servicecare.org.uk

**We offer a £250 referral fee bonus for any Candidates you refer who we place in to work on a minimum 3-month contract**

The Benefits of working with Service Care Solutions:

  • DBS disclosures provided via fast-track online services free of charge
  • 3 weekly payroll runs
  • £250 training allowance
  • Excellent pay rates
  • Specialist Probation consultants offering single point of contact
  • Frequent notifications of upcoming opportunities via text and email