Probation service officer

Overview

PSO to manage single requirement UPW cases and multiple sentence management UPW requirements for their Unpaid Work.

LOCATION: London - Bromley

HOURS: 37 hours - Monday to Friday

PAY RATE: �17.59 PAYE rate per hour - �22.92 Limited rate per hour

Full Job Description

• To undertake the full range of offender management tasks with offenders assessed as low or medium risk of harm and to support the Probation Officer grade in high risk cases.
• When providing case manager support, to contribute to the delivery of the Risk Management plan and report significant changes relating to risk of harm and/or of reoffending or any non-compliance within agreed enforcement procedures
• To use computer based systems to produce, update and maintain records and other documentation within agreed timescales
• Ensure effective referrals to services and facilities and communicate with offender management staff, interventions staff, service providers and external agencies to review progress and associated risks.
• To undertake prison, home or alternate location visits as required in accordance with service procedures and policies.
• To undertake work in the court setting, including the completion of appropriate reports on cases and prosecution of breaches.

Essential Requirements

• Experience of working and supporting a diverse range of people who have experienced a range of social/personal difficulties, including working with groups and individuals to motivate and change behaviour.
• Experience of making effective referrals to and managing relationships between external agencies to enhance positive outcomes, manage risk and reduce reoffending.
• An understanding of and commitment to equal opportunities and diversity good practice

Anyone interested can email an up to date CV to (url removed) or call Andy on (phone number removed)