Job Title: Probation Officer - Sentence Management
Location: Melbourne House, Forge Lane, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 5RQ
Hours: Full-time (37 hours per week)
Contract: Temporary ongoing, no end date at the moment
Hourly rate: £19.90 p/h PAYE or £26.20 p/h Umbrella
Red Snapper Recruitment are recruiting in behalf of the Probation Service. Probation Officers play a vital role in the criminal justice system by assessing offenders and providing courts with sentencing advice that protects the public, reduces reoffending, and supports rehabilitation. This Stoke-on-Trent-based position focuses on sentence management and court work, requiring a confident and skilled practitioner who can produce high-quality reports in a busy court setting.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Court Work and Report Writing
- Prepare Pre-Sentence Reports (PSRs) for both Magistrates and Crown Court
- Deliver a caseload of Fast Delivery Reports and Standard Delivery Report
- Use nDelius and OASys to inform assessments and recommendations
- Attend remote or in-person court sessions as required
- Risk Assessment and Public Protection
- Assess risk of harm to the public and individuals using structured professional judgement tools
- Contribute to Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA) where appropriate
- Provide clear and evidence-based sentencing proposals to the courts
- Collaboration and Sentence Management
- Liaise with legal teams, court personnel, and relevant stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate report delivery
- Support sentence planning following court outcomes
- Maintain accurate records in line with HMPPS standards
- Professional Standards
- Adhere to national policies, safeguarding protocols, and data protection procedures
- Engage in supervision, performance monitoring, and quality assurance processes
Essential Skills & Competencies:
- Qualified Probation Officer (PQIP graduate or legacy qualifications: DipPS / CQSW / CSS with probation endorsement)
- Strong working knowledge of:
- Criminal justice system and sentencing guidelines
- OASys and nDelius
- Public protection, safeguarding, and dangerousness assessments
- Experience producing PSRs under tight deadlines
- Confident working independently and managing competing deadlines
Additional Information:
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Based at Melbourne House, Forge Lane, Stoke-on-Trent
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Must be able to attend the office as required - this is not a remote position
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DBS and HMPPS vetting required before start
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.
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