Probation Officer

Red Snapper Recruitment are recruiting for Experienced Probation Practitioners to work with the Probation Service in the East of England region.
This role is ideal for qualified practitioners with strong offender management experience, able to handle complex cases and support critical areas of public protection work.

Job Summary:
Location: Cambridgeshire PDU - Peterborough Magistrates Court, Bridge Street, Peterborough, PE1 1ED
Contract Type: Temporary
Duration: 12 months
Hours: 37 hours per week
Pay Rate: 21.75 p/h PAYE or 28.64 Umbrella
Travel: Expense will be covered

Main Duties and Responsibilities:
* Manage complex and high-risk cases across the PDU, ensuring public protection and compliance.
* Prepare and deliver high-quality Parole Reports in accordance with national standards.
* Supervise MAPPA cases and actively participate in relevant multi-agency panel meetings.
* Support the Offender Management in Custody (OMiC) model, including caseload supervision.
* Complete assessments and sentence plans using OASys in line with national standards.
* Respond flexibly to staffing gaps caused by vacancies, staff loans, or maternity leave.
* Contribute to team performance targets, quality assurance, and continuous improvement.
* Maintain accurate, timely, and professional records on probation systems.
* Uphold professional ethics, safeguarding principles, and equality policies.

Person Specification:
* Recognised Probation Officer qualification (e.g., DipPS, PQF Graduate Diploma, or equivalent).
* Proven experience managing complex and high-risk cases within the probation service.
* Demonstrable experience preparing Parole Reports and participating in MAPPA panels.
* Strong understanding of the OMiC model and custodial offender management.
* Proficient in using OASys, NDelius, and other probation systems.
* Able to work autonomously and flexibly in a high-pressure environment.
* Excellent communication, risk assessment, and partnership working skills.
* Strong commitment to public protection, rehabilitation, and diversity.

Special Requirements:
* Enhanced vetting and security clearance will be required.
* Qualified Probation Officer status is essential.