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Probation Officer - Derby City (Ref: 19607)
Probation Officer (Derby) – NPS Derwent Court, DE1 2FZ
These positions are based at NPS Derwent Court, Derby, DE1 2FZ.
Job Summary
Please refer to the Job Description for full details.
Job Description
Overview of the Job
Post holders will undertake the full range of offender management tasks with people on probation, including:
- Assessment
- Sentence implementation
- Writing reports
- Applying service procedures and practice directions to underpin professional judgement.
Summary of Key Objectives
To assess and manage the risk posed by people on probation to protect victims of crime and the general public by:
- Providing information and advice to:
- Criminal courts
- Other criminal justice agencies
- Partner organisations
- Supervising people on probation subject to:
- Community orders
- Licences
- Custodial sentences
- Contributing to risk management
- Working with agencies and groups to:
- Prevent crime
- Meet needs of victims
- Support individuals on probation
Critical Compliance Requirements:
- Adherence to PS (Probation Service) policies on equality, inclusion, and confidentiality.
- Standing commitment to equality and diversity values.
Responsibilities, Activities & Duties
Probation Officers may undertake any combination of the following tasks:
- Writing professional reports for courts, Parole Board, justice agencies, or partner organisations.
- Managing all levels of offender risk, including high and very high risk.
- Operating computer systems to document cases and update records within deadlines.
- Ensuring effective referrals across:
- Offender management teams
- Court teams
- Victim contact units
- Interventions centres
- Approved Premises
- Prisons
- External agencies (to reduce reoffending, enhance outcomes, and manage risk).
- Attending professional fora (e.g., MAPPA, MARAC) and representing PS.
- Collaborating with colleagues and offering guidance to Probation Services Officers (PSOs).
- Covering duties for colleagues in or outside the team.
- Conducting discretionary visits to:
- Prisons
- Home environments
- Alternative locations
- Delivering accredited programmes aligned with grade-level expectations.
- Conducting mandatory alcohol and drug tests and managing prescribed medication.
- Upholding safeguarding duties, including effective interventions for children and vulnerable adults.
- Practising pro-social modelling by:
- Reinforcing positive behaviour.
- Challenging anti-social attitudes.
- Adhering to ** Prison Service (PS) and Her Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) values**.
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This list is illustrative; some duties may be omitted/altered as required. Necessary adjustments may trigger further Job Evaluation, discussed directly with the post holder.
- Must fulfil spoken communication in English (or Welsh, if applicable in Wales).
Key Behaviours Assessed
- Making Effective Decisions
- Changing and Improving
- Working Together
- Delivering at Pace
- Communicating and Influencing
Essential Experience
- Experience working with diverse individuals facing social/personal difficulties.
- Experience in promoting equality and working with vulnerable communities.
- Comprehensive understanding of equality, diversity, and inclusion.
- Experience motivating behaviour change through engagement with:
- Individuals
- Groups
- Proven ability working with people convicted of offences.
Technical Requirements
Must hold:
- A Probation Officer qualification, or currently be qualified to practice.
Qualification Options (mandatory):
- PQF Honours Degree/Graduate Diploma + Level 5 Diploma in Probation Practice; OR
- Diploma in Probation Studies; OR
- Diploma in Social Work (Probation) path; OR
- CQSW (Probation option).
Core Knowledge Requirements:
- Depth of understanding of:
- Criminal Justice System
- Probation Service policy
- Working knowledge of:
- Legislation relating to probation
- National Standards
- Proficient use of:
- Risk/needs assessment tools
- Evidence-Based Practice methods
Person Specification
Qualifications
- A qualification in probation-related fields (see technical requirements).
Behaviours
- Successful behaviours:
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We will assess these during the selection process:
- Changing and Improving
- Making Effective Decisions
- Communicating and Influencing
- Working Together
- Delivering at Pace
Benefits of Working Here
- Flexible working options to support work-life balance.
- Culture of inclusion and diversity.
- Civil Service pension (28.97% employer contribution).
- Annual leave, public holidays, and season ticket advances.
Selection Process
This vacancy uses Success Profiles to assess:
- Behaviours
- Strengths
- Relevant Experience
Additional Information:
- Feedback is only provided post-interview (if applicable).
Security and Clearance
- Mandatory criminal record check for all shortlisted candidates.
- Applicants must complete government asset baseline security checks.
Eligibility Criteria
Open to:
- UK nationals
- Irish nationals
- Commonwealth citizens with UK work rights
- EU/EEC nationals (including Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein):
- And family members with visa status under EUSS.
- Individuals on pre-settled or settled UK visas (under EUSS).
- Veterans transition pipelines (Great Place to Work initiative).
Full eligibility details available: Nationality Requirements.
Civil Service Resources
Core Principles
- Adhere to Civil Service Code.
- Recruitment conducted under Civil Service Commission Principles.
Support Groups
- Veteran returns programming
- Disability Confident Scheme
- Redeployment Interview Scheme for eligible staff.
Explore initiatives: Civil Service Diversity Strategy, People Plan.
Contact Details
For recruitment enquiries, contact:
- SCC Recruitment Enquiries Team
- Email: moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@vetting.sscl.co.uk
- Phone: 0345 241 5358
For complaints or further music on recruitment issues, contact:
- HMPPS/Vetting Team: Civilservicecommission
- Social Media: Staff Portal
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