Probation Officer

We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Solihull Metropolitan to assist with the appointment of a Probation Officer, on a 6-month contract, likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: £23.24 - £31.82 per hour

Summary:

Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking a qualified Youth Justice Probation Officer to manage a caseload of young people on probation, assess and manage risks, prepare court reports and support positive outcomes while reducing reoffending.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and supervise young people subject to community orders, licences and custodial sentences.
• Complete assessments, sentence planning and offender management activities.
• Assess and manage risks to victims, children and the wider public.
• Prepare professional reports and provide advice to courts and criminal justice agencies.
• Work closely with safeguarding, education, health and other partner agencies.

Qualifications:

• Recognised Probation Officer qualification, including one of the following:
• PQF Honours Degree/Graduate Diploma and Level 5 Diploma in Probation Practice; or
• Diploma in Probation Studies; or
• Diploma in Social Work (Probation option); or
• CQSW (Probation option).

Essential Requirements:

• Must hold a recognised Probation Officer qualification.
• Experience working with young people who have experienced social and personal difficulties.
• Experience working with young people who have committed offences.
• Experience motivating individuals and supporting behaviour change.
• Valid driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Please note:

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K
• This role requires an Enhanced DBS

Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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