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Luton, Devon
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Posted 18 days ago
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Reading, Berkshire
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Buckinghamshire, Buckinghamshire
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Blackburn, Aberdeenshire
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Buckinghamshire, Buckinghamshire
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Harrow, Greater London
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Sutton, Greater London
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Posted 12 days ago
£40 Per Hour
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Bury, Greater Manchester
Ref OR-2988
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Enfield, Greater London
Ref OR-2655
Posted 24 days ago
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Leeds, West Yorkshire
Ref OR-3100
Posted 20 days ago
Frequently Asked Questions:
How many Probation Officer jobs are available on Pertemps?
There are 227 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.