Probation officer jobs

Concerning the PQIP training program in general

You will be a probation services officer when you first begin your training, and you will learn on the job while still attending school to achieve your fully supported Professional Qualification in Probation (PQiP). After completing the program, you will have the opportunity to submit an application to become a probation officer and assume even more responsibility. In addition, you will have the chance to work in a variety of settings, continue learning, and develop professionally through predetermined career paths.

The job of a probation officer may be very gratifying, but it can also present a number of challenges due to the fact that you often interact with individuals who have complicated needs, and no two people are exactly the same. In addition to this, you will be required to maintain a full-time job in addition to your studies; nevertheless, you will be provided with assistance at every stage of the process.

Collaboration with those who are on parole or probation

People who are making progress toward recovery may count on us for help as members of the Probation Service. It requires working closely with a diverse range of persons who are on probation, many of whom have complicated needs. These include individuals who have committed violent or sexual offenses, as well as others who are battling issues with their mental health or drug abuse. As a probation officer, you need to have a high level of resilience since the behavior of those you supervise may sometimes be difficult. You will face obstacles along the way since not everyone is prepared for change and because of this. You will, however, be equipped with the skills necessary to confront such behaviors, interact with individuals, and support them as they make good changes as a result of your participation in our PQiP training program.

You will also work with people who have been victims of crime, other people who work within the criminal justice system, charitable organizations, and the general community.

In reference to the PQiP scheme

Combining classroom instruction with real-world experience is the most effective approach to prepare for a career as a parole or probation officer. Therefore, in order to get your Professional Qualification in Probation (PQiP), you will need to spend time both in the classroom and working directly with individuals who are subject to probation. In addition, we provide a variety of flexible working choices, such as working from home, to assist you in maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

You will be given a certain amount of study time to devote to the necessary educational components. However, please be aware that any further studying will need to be done in your own time, and the number of hours required may vary from person to person based on their preferred method of education.

If you already have a level 5 or its equivalent and have completed three of the following courses, the PQiP program will take you 15 months to complete.

The Legal and Judicial System of the Country

Having an understanding of criminal activity and criminal behavior

The Enforcement of Criminal Law and the Confinement of Those Guilty of a Crime

Re-socialization of Former Criminals

It will take you 21 months to finish the program if your Level 5 education (or its equivalent) does not include three of the courses listed above.

You will graduate with an honors degree as well as a Level 5 vocational qualification certification in Probation Practice if you choose to pursue this course of study.

You will have all of the academic knowledge as well as the practical skills you need to interact with the many persons on probation who are in our care and create reports for them.

In addition, you'll be able to submit applications for open jobs as competent probation officers. Please be aware that the duration of the recruiting process is around 8–9 months. You will stay on the merit list even if it is impossible to put you into an appropriate vacancy location due to a lack of vacancies; nevertheless, your application will be delayed until the next intake. Candidates have the opportunity to stay on the merit list for a maximum of one year.

What you may expect to get by participating in the PQIP program

Courses are offered on a full-time basis (37 hours per week), while there may be opportunities for part-time study in your area. Take note that in order to qualify for the part-time option, learners will be need to commit to a certain minimum number of hours on a weekly basis. It is important to keep in mind that the 15 and 21 month program durations will need additional time if they are completed in a part-time capacity.

Seminars and workshops held away from the main location

Workshops and seminars that are held online

e-learning

Assistance from a private academic tutor

Taking into account the results of observations, interviews with professionals, interviews with witnesses, and overall competency.

Assistance from a supervisor on the line as well as an evaluator

Completed while serving as a member of the court staff, prison institution, or Probation Delivery Unit (PDU).

Your place of employment

Helping high-risk criminals improve their behavior and lessen the possibility that they will commit other crimes or cause major damage is one of the primary goals of correctional facilities. Collaborating with corrections officials and community service organizations to conduct risk assessments and help ex-offenders find new lives.

Preparing pre-sentence reports for the courts and providing testimony before them about the likelihood of the defendant committing more crimes. This requires having conversations with the criminals, the police, and any other partner agencies.

Communities | Managing persons who are either on probation, are serving community sentences, or are on license after having been released from jail. analyzing potential dangers, developing preventative measures, and working with other organizations to address the factors that lead to repeat offenses.

Remuneration and Benefits

You will immediately make a positive contribution to the team. And in exchange for it, you may anticipate to:

complete a course that leads to the Professional Qualification in Probation (PQiP) certification over the course of either 15 or 21 months (please note the course lengths are longer if undertaken on a part-time basis).

Earn a total of £23,174 a year while in training, plus an additional £1,100 if you live in Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Kent, Berkshire, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, or Suffolk; or an additional $3,889 if you call London home (pro rata for part-time employees). Your annual pay will increase to £30,208 plus allowances after you are promoted to the position of Qualified Probation Officer.

benefit from 25 days of yearly vacation, which increases to 30 days after 5 years, in addition to 8 public holidays (pro rata for part-time employees).

Join the scheme for local government employees' pensions.

additional advantages for those working in the Civil Service, such as the ability to work flexibly and access to the Employee Assistance Program's wellness programs.

Our dedication to promoting diversity and fostering inclusion

We invite job applications from everyone and everyone, regardless of their history, identity, experience, or circumstances, but we are especially interested in hearing from those who are underrepresented in our workforce. We take pleasure in being an employer of choice and work hard to have a staff that is diverse and reflective of our society as a whole.

When people come to work for us, we want them to have a sense of security and belonging, to be treated with empathy and respect, and to have the support and solidarity of their coworkers and managers. This allows us to provide our services in an equitable manner and in response to the specific requirements of each individual customer. When you become a member of our organization, you become a part of a group that is dedicated to the principles of humanity, openness, togetherness, and purpose.

Do you want to learn more about this? Watch our webinar where some of our future probation officers speak about what it's like to be a part of the Probation Service and how they feel like they belong there.