Probation Officer - Camden, United Kingdom - Service Care

Service Care

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Camden, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Description

Probation Officer

LOCATION:
Camden and Islington

HOURS OF WORK:
37

DURATION:
12 weeks

PAY RATE:
£ £29.30 (Depending on experience)

Full Job Description

To undertake the full range of offender management tasks with offenders assessed as medium or high risk of harm.
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.
To provide cover within teams as required

Essential Requirements

Possession of a Probation Qualification Framework Graduate Diploma/ Honours Degree in Community Justice integrated with Level 5 Diploma in Probation Practice, or a recognised qualification by the Secretary of State for Justice as per Section 10 of the Offender Management Act 200
Evidence of working for a recognised provider of probation services in the last 5 years.
Experience and knowledge of evidence based practice and risk/needs assessment tools, including OASys, SARA and RSR, for risk assessment and management, including the ability to use/learn quickly.
Experience of writing detailed reports to strict deadlines and quality standards, including Court reports including completion of the RSR tool, and parole reports.
Experience of using and maintaining Probation Service computer based systems to produce, update and maintain records and other documentation within agreed timescales
NDelius and OASys.
Working knowledge of Multi Agency Public Protection Arrangements.