Probation Officer - Red Snapper Group : Job Details

Probation Officer

Red Snapper Group

Job Location : Stoke-on-Trent, UK

Posted on : 07/07/2025 - Valid Till : 04/08/2025

Job Description :

Job Title: Probation Officer - Sentence ManagementLocation: Melbourne House, Forge Lane, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 5RQHours: Full-time (37 hours per week)Contract: Temporary ongoing, no end date at the momentHourly rate: £19.90 p/h PAYE or £26.20 p/h Umbrella

Red Snapper Recruitment are recruiting in behalf of the Probation Service. Probation Officers play a vital role in the criminal justice system by assessing offenders and providing courts with sentencing advice that protects the public, reduces reoffending, and supports rehabilitation. This Stoke-on-Trent-based position focuses on sentence management and court work, requiring a confident and skilled practitioner who can produce high-quality reports in a busy court setting.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Court Work and Report Writing

  • Prepare Pre-Sentence Reports (PSRs) for both Magistrates and Crown Court

  • Deliver a caseload of Fast Delivery Reports and Standard Delivery Report

  • Use nDelius and OASys to inform assessments and recommendations

  • Attend remote or in-person court sessions as required

  • Risk Assessment and Public Protection

  • Assess risk of harm to the public and individuals using structured professional judgement tools

  • Contribute to Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA) where appropriate

  • Provide clear and evidence-based sentencing proposals to the courts

  • Collaboration and Sentence Management

  • Liaise with legal teams, court personnel, and relevant stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate report delivery

  • Support sentence planning following court outcomes

  • Maintain accurate records in line with HMPPS standards

  • Professional Standards

  • Adhere to national policies, safeguarding protocols, and data protection procedures

  • Engage in supervision, performance monitoring, and quality assurance processes

    • Essential Skills & Competencies:

    • Qualified Probation Officer (PQIP graduate or legacy qualifications: DipPS / CQSW / CSS with probation endorsement)

    • Strong working knowledge of:

    • Criminal justice system and sentencing guidelines

    • OASys and nDelius

    • Public protection, safeguarding, and dangerousness assessments

    • Experience producing PSRs under tight deadlines

    • Confident working independently and managing competing deadlines

      Additional Information:

      • Based at Melbourne House, Forge Lane, Stoke-on-Trent

      • Must be able to attend the office as required - this is not a remote position

      • DBS and HMPPS vetting required before start

      If this role is not for you but you do know somebody who would be interested please refer them. We have a referral bonus scheme and will pay £75, in retail vouchers of your choice, for referrals who are not already known to us.Due to the high volume of applications received, if you do not hear from us within 7 working days, I am afraid your application has been unsuccessful.RSR Justice is a market leading recruitment business dedicated to providing top quality candidates and services to the offender rehabilitation and supervision work sectors.Red Snapper Recruitment is a member of the Red Snapper Group.The Red Snapper Group acts as an employment agency (permanent) and as an employment business (temporary) - a free and confidential service to candidates.The Red Snapper Recruitment Group is an equal opportunities employer.

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