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Pertemps Social Care
£32 - £35 Per Hour
Full Time, Contract
Northampton, Northamptonshire
Ref HO-28293
Posted 28 days ago
Pertemps Social Care
£29 Per Hour
Full Time, Contract
England,
Ref AS-168
Posted 15 days ago
£35 Per Hour
Full Time, Contract
Stockport, Greater Manchester
Ref OR-2815
Posted 13 days ago
£30.57 Per Hour
Full Time, Contract
Birmingham, West Midlands
Ref OR-2997
Posted 1 day ago
£34 Per Hour
Full Time, Contract
Salford, Greater Manchester
Ref OR-2982
Posted 6 days ago
£30.61 Per Hour
Full Time, Contract
England,
Ref OR-2998
Posted 1 day ago
£39 Per Hour
Full Time, Contract
Oldham, Greater Manchester
Ref OR-2977
Posted 6 days ago
£39 Per Hour
Full Time, Contract
Oldham, Greater Manchester
Ref OR-2972
Posted 7 days ago
£30 Per Hour
Full Time, Contract
Trafford Park, Greater Manchester
Ref OR-2790
Posted 7 days ago
£38 Per Hour
Full Time, Contract
Leicestershire, Leicestershire
Ref OR-2822
Posted 7 days ago
Frequently Asked Questions:
How many Probation Officer jobs are available on Pertemps?
There are 244 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.