Probation Officer Cumbria
Probation Officers assess and manage the risk posed by people on probation to protect victims of crime and the general public. Post holders undertake offender management tasks including assessment, sentence implementation, court reports, and supervising individuals on community orders, licences, or custodial sentences. They collaborate with courts, criminal justice agencies, and partner organisations to prevent crime and support rehabilitation. The role requires maintaining accurate records, supporting colleagues, and upholding equality, inclusion, and confidentiality standards.
What they're looking for
- Experience working with diverse people with social or personal difficulties
- Experience promoting equality and valuing diversity within communities
- Experience motivating individuals and groups to change offending behaviour
- Experience working directly with people who have committed offences
Qualifications
- Probation Officer qualification
- PQF Honours Degree/Graduate Diploma and Level 5 Diploma in Probation Practice
- Diploma in Probation Studies
- Diploma in Social Work (Probation option)
Nationality requirements
This job is broadly open to UK nationals, nationals of the Republic of Ireland, Commonwealth citizens, EU, EEA, Swiss and certain Turkish nationals with relevant rights.
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