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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.
The Red Snapper Group acts as an employment agency (permanent) and as an employment business (temporary) - a free and confidential service to candidates.
The Red Snapper Recruitment Group is an equal opportunities employer.
