Job Title: Probation Officer - Youth Justice (0.6FTE)

Location: Bexleyheath

Hours: 3 days per week (0.6 FTE)

Salary: £21-£26 per hour (dependent on experience)

Are you an experienced Probation Officer looking for a new opportunity? We are currently seeking a qualified Probation Officer to work in the Youth Justice Service on a part-time basis.

Key Responsibilities:

• Case management of high-risk/likelihood of re-offending cases: assessment, planning, and delivery of interventions including specialist work (e.g., sex offender).


• Work as part of a multi-agency team across organisational boundaries with key partners to support the needs of the cohort and encourage desistance and prevent reoffending.


• Act as an in-house 'expert' on MAPPA and assessing risk of harm.


• Prepare reports such as Pre-Sentence Reports, Breach Reports, Information for MAPPA, etc.


• Manage cases identified for transition to Probation.


• Responsibility for managing transition.


• Undertake allocation to Adult Services for transition cases.


• Liaison and sentence planning with the Probation Service regarding transition cases.


• On-site access to the Probation Service IT to help with background checks.


• Acting as a referrer to interventions available in Adults services.


• Identification of Care leavers and establishment of working links with the Social worker in Local Authority.


• Maintain timely, accurate, and concise recording on the YJS database and Ndelius.


• Keep up to date with the Probation Service developments, policy & procedures, and new legislation and maintain links with the Probation Service link manager and local teams.


• Provide evidence of any travel and subsistence claims to YJS manager and Link manager to enable correct recharge.


• Understand and follow procedures around Restorative Justice interventions in line with YJS procedures.


• Act as a point of contact for the Probation Service Victim Liaison Units regarding cases eligible for Victim Contact Service (VCS) involvement.


• Any other duties commensurate with the role.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Qualified Probation Officer with relevant experience in a similar role.


• Experience of working within a Youth Justice Service or similar setting.


• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.


• Ability to work effectively in a multi-agency team.


• Knowledge of relevant legislation and procedures.


• IT literate with experience in case management systems.


• Full UK driving license and access to own vehicle.

To apply, please send your CV to Lewis.Ashcroft@servicecare.org.uk

Please note, this role is subject to a DBS check.

We look forward to hearing from you soon.