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Red Snapper Recruitment is currently seeking a Probation Services Officer to join the National Probation Service at Uxbridge Magistrates Court, part of Hillingdon PDU.
This is an excellent opportunity for a practitioner to support vital frontline probation work within a busy Magistrates Court environment. The successful candidate will be based fully on site at Uxbridge Magistrates Court, working closely with court teams to deliver high-quality Pre-Sentence Reports, undertake court duty, and support daily probation operations.
The client can consider applicants with any level of probation experience, making this an ideal role for skilled PSOs looking to gain or develop their court experience.
This is a full-time, temporary contract for 3 months. Due to the sensitive nature of the work, standard probation vetting and an Enhanced DBS will be required.
Job Summary
Location: Uxbridge Magistrates Court (Hillingdon PDU)
Contract Type: Temporary, 3 months with possibility of extension
Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week
Rate: £18.59 p/h PAYE or £24.48 p/h Umbrella
Working Pattern: Fully on-site, Monday to Friday
Key Responsibilities
Produce timely and high-quality Pre-Sentence Reports (PSRs), including same-day oral and written reports.
Act as Court Duty Officer, supporting daily court operations.
Manage PSR requests, complete results processing, and issue initial appointments following sentencing.
Engage with court staff, probation colleagues, and partner agencies to support accurate and efficient sentencing processes.
Maintain accurate case records and updates within probation case management systems.
Represent the Probation Service professionally in a fast-paced, dynamic court setting.
Essential Requirements
Experience working within the Probation Service as a PSO, (court experience desirable but all probation backgrounds considered).
Strong understanding of probation processes, risk management principles, and report-writing standards.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce clear, concise, and defensible reports.
Ability to work effectively under pressure, managing competing priorities in a busy court environment.
This role is subject to pre-employment checks and probation Enhanced level 1 vetting.
If this role is not for you but you know someone who may be interested, please refer them. We offer a £75 retail voucher referral bonus for successful introductions (subject to terms).
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