Probation Officer
Service Care Solutions
Location: HMP Forest Bank & HMP Hindley
Contract: Full Time
Rate: £28.63 ltd per hour (umbrella rate) or equivalent of £21.75 PAYE per hour
We are seeking a motivated and committed Probation Officer to work across both HMP Forest Bank and HMP Hindley.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced practitioner to work within a custodial environment, supporting offender management and public protection while contributing to rehabilitation and reducing reoffending.
Key Responsibilities
- Managing a caseload of offenders within the prison setting
- Completing high-quality OASys assessments and sentence planning documentation
- Undertaking public protection checks and risk management activity
- Liaising effectively with prison staff, external agencies, and community offender managers
- Contributing to Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA) where required
- Supporting offenders to address offending behaviour and prepare for release
- Qualified Probation Officer or equivalent recognised qualification
- Experience of offender management within custodial or community settings
- Knowledge and experience of OASys and public protection procedures
- Strong written communication and risk assessment skills
- Ability to manage a demanding caseload effectively
- Candidates must be able to travel to and work across both prison sites
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