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Pertemps Social Care
£38 Per Hour
Full Time, Contract
Greater London, Greater London
Ref EM-4244
Posted 5 days ago
£27.37 Per Hour
Full Time, Contract
Portsmouth, Portsmouth
Ref OR-2706
Posted 10 days ago
Pertemps Social Care
£40 Per Hour
Full Time, Contract
Sutton, Greater London
Ref EM-4250
Posted 4 days ago
Pertemps Social Care
£39.04 Per Hour
Full Time, Contract
London, Greater London
Ref EM-4247
Posted 5 days ago
Pertemps Social Care
£42 Per Hour
Full Time, Contract
Buckinghamshire, Buckinghamshire
Ref EM-4222
Posted 16 days ago
£42 Per Hour
Full Time, Contract
Suffolk, Suffolk
Ref OR-2683
Posted 17 days ago
Pertemps Social Care
£40 - £42 Per Hour
Full Time, Contract
Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire
Ref EM-4202
Posted 19 days ago
Pertemps Social Care
£38 Per Hour
Full Time, Contract
London, Greater London
Ref EM-4217
Posted 16 days ago
Pertemps Social Care
£41.26 Per Hour
Full Time, Contract
Bedford, Bedfordshire
Ref EM-4201
Posted 19 days ago
£39 Per Hour
Full Time, Contract
Rochdale, Greater Manchester
Ref OR-2501
Posted 23 days ago
Frequently Asked Questions:
How many Probation Officer jobs are available on Pertemps?
There are 214 Probation Officer jobs available on Pertemps right now.
What does a Probation Officer do?
Probation officers work to rehabilitate offenders. They supervise, counsel and help them before trial, during any prison or community sentence and on release from prison
Tasks required include:
- Produces pre-sentence reports to the court about an individual’s crime, their personal circumstances, the suitability of sentencing, the likelihood of re-offending and the future risk to the public.
- Enforces court orders and serves the public by providing a wide range of supervision programmes for those in receipt of a community sentence.
- Draws up probation plans with offenders and helps them follow it, advises them on any work and helps them with any family or social problems.
- Works with prisoners in giving advice on problems such as drug and alcohol abuse, addressing training needs, finding work and getting accommodation.
- Keeps accurate and comprehensive records.
What are the entry requirements for a Probation Officer?
Candidates are recruited with a variety of academic qualifications or with relevant experience. In England and Wales all candidates must complete a two-year Diploma in Probation studies. In Scotland and Northern Ireland, entry requirements are the same as for social workers. Background checks including a DBS check are required.