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Pertemps Social Care
£31 Per Hour
Full Time, Temporary
Holme on the Wolds, East Riding of Yorkshire
Ref V49110731
Posted 20 days ago
Pertemps Social Care
£35 Per Hour
Full Time, Contract
Hounslow, Greater London
Ref GL-11503
Posted 28 days ago
Pertemps Social Care
£35 Per Hour
Full Time, Contract
Southampton, Southampton
Ref EM-4375
Posted 7 days ago
Pertemps Social Care
£35 Per Hour
Full Time, Contract
Southampton, Southampton
Ref EM-4390
Posted 8 hours ago
£39 Per Hour
Full Time, Temporary
St Helens, Merseyside
Ref V49110362
Posted 21 days ago
Competitive
Full Time, Permanent
Birmingham, West Midlands
Ref 215304718
Posted 14 days ago
£35 Per Hour
Full Time, Contract
Barnsley, South Yorkshire
Ref OR-2993
Posted 1 day ago
Pertemps Social Care
£45 Per Hour
Full Time, Temporary
Workington, Cumbria
Ref V49110324
Posted 15 days ago
Pertemps Social Care
£45 Per Hour
Full Time, Temporary
Carlisle, Cumbria
Ref V49110323
Posted 15 days ago
Pertemps Social Care
£42,060 - £52,000 Per Annum
Full Time, Permanent
Sutton, Greater London
Ref AS-159
Posted 29 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.