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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: TemporaryDuration: 22 weeks, with possibility of extensionHours: 37 hours per weekRate: £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.
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The Red Snapper Recruitment Group is an equal opportunities employer.
