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Senior Probation Officer
Job Posted: 10 days ago
Salary: £ 22.83 - 22.83 / Hour
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire
Expire in: 17 days
Job Description
Red Snapper Recruitment are recruiting for a Senior Probation Officer to work with the Probation Service in the Yorkshire and the Humber Region.
This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to public protection and rehabilitation by leading a high-performing team within Sheffield PDU.
Job Summary:
Location: 45 Division Street, Sheffield, South Yorkshire. There is travelling involved in this role but expenses will be covered.
Contract Type: Temporary
Duration: 22 weeks, with possibility of extension
Hours: 37 hours per week
Rate: £22.83 p/h
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
* Manage a team of Probation staff, providing professional supervision and leadership.
* Oversee delivery of high-quality offender management to ensure public protection and reduce re-offending.
* Distribute and monitor workload to achieve operational objectives.
* Ensure compliance with operational standards and national policies.
* Drive performance improvement and manage change.
* Liaise with key partners across criminal justice and public protection systems.
* Represent the service at multi-agency forums and meetings.
* Support staff development through coaching and performance reviews.
* Maintain and monitor case records using NDelius and OASys.
* Promote diversity, inclusion, and anti-discriminatory practice.
Person Specification:
* Probation Qualification Framework Graduate Diploma or equivalent recognised by the Secretary of State for Justice (e.g., DipPS, DipSW with probation option, CQSW).
* Proven experience within a recognised probation provider within the last 5 years.
* Management experience including line management, performance oversight, and staff supervision.
* Knowledge of offender management, risk assessment, safeguarding, and public protection.
* Skilled in using probation IT systems such as NDelius and OASys.
* Committed to professional standards, equality, and rehabilitation outcomes.
* Flexible working ability, including some evenings/weekends.
This role requires Enhanced DBS check
The deadline for applications for this position is 18/06
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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