Job Description
PROBATION OFFICER - PRISON BASED (WOMEN'S ESTATE)
Location: HMP Downview, Sutton
Pay Rate: 23.95 PAYE / 31.53 Umbrella per hour
Contract: 6 months (with potential extension)
Hours: 37 per week
Start Date: ASAP (subject to vetting)
Overview
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Probation Officer to work within a women's custodial setting at HMP Downview. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a busy Offender Management Unit, supporting women with complex needs and playing a key role in sentence progression and risk management.
Key Responsibilities
This role will primarily focus on offender management in custody, with core duties including:
- Managing a caseload of women in custody
- Completing and maintaining OASys assessments and sentence plans
- Preparing and delivering high-quality parole reports
- Completing MAPPA F forms and contributing to public protection processes
- Assessing and managing risk of serious harm
- Supporting sentence progression and release planning
- Working closely with Community Offender Managers for through-the-gate continuity
- Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records on NDelius and related systems
- Liaising with prison staff, psychology, healthcare and external agencies
Essential Requirements
To be considered for this role, you must:
- Hold a recognised Probation qualification (PQF, DipPS, CQSW or equivalent)
- Have recent experience working as a Probation Officer (within the last 5 years)
- Have strong experience in OASys report writing and offender management
- Have experience completing parole reports and MAPPA documentation
- Be confident managing risk, including risk of serious harm
- Have experience working within a custodial or criminal justice setting
- Demonstrate the ability to manage a complex caseload and competing priorities
- Have strong communication and multi-agency working skills
About the Role
- Based within a women's prison, working with individuals with complex needs including trauma, mental health and substance misuse
- Focus on case holding, assessments and report writing rather than programme delivery
- Opportunity to contribute directly to public protection and rehabilitation outcomes
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.
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