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Probation Officer
Job Posted: a day ago
Salary: £ 19.9 - 26.2 / Hour
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Bedfordshire
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Red Snapper Recruitment is currently seeking a qualified Probation Officer to join the Bedford Probation Delivery Unit (PDU) as part of a dedicated Resettlement Hub Team. This role is primarily remote, offering flexibility while playing a vital part in managing the transition of offenders from custody to the community.
The post focuses on the resettlement phase from the point of Offender Management in Custody (OMIC) through to community transfer, ensuring all required assessments, plans, and checks are completed to support safe and successful reintegration.
Location: Bedford PDU, 41 Harpur Street, Bedford, MK40 1LY (Remote working available)
Contract Duration: 3 Months (with strong possibility of extension)
Hours: Full-Time - 37 hours per week
Pay Rate: £19.90 per hour (PAYE) | £26.20 per hour (Umbrella)
Parking: On-site parking available when office attendance is required
Key Responsibilities:
Attend Custodial Post Programme Review meetings
Complete PAROM reports, sentence plans, and POM/COM handovers
Conduct prison visits and manage Resettlement planning
Handle ROTL (Release on Temporary Licence), HDC (Home Detention Curfew), including checks and home visits
Prepare and complete EPFs and Licences
Carry out safeguarding and police checks, including home assessments
Coordinate referrals to Approved Premises (AP), CAS3, and DTR services
Submit and attend MAPPA/MARAC referrals and meetings
Ensure smooth transfer to Community Practitioner post-release
Perform other tasks relevant to the Probation Officer's resettlement duties
Essential Requirements:
Qualified Probation Officer with Probation Officer Status (PQF, DipPS, DipSW, or equivalent)
Strong understanding of the Resettlement process, including OMIC, MAPPA, and safeguarding protocols
Experience managing complex pre-release cases and inter-agency coordination
Proficiency in using case management systems (e.g., NDelius, OASys, PAROM)
Additional Benefits:
Remote working flexibility
On-site parking available at Bedford PDU when attendance is required
Role is subject to an Enhanced DBS
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.
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