Quality Assurance

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Probation officers work to rehabilitate offenders. They supervise, counsel and help them before trial, during any prison or community sentence and on release from prison

Common tasks in this job:

  • produces pre-sentence reports to the court about an individual’s crime, their personal circumstances, the suitability of sentencing, the likelihood of re-offending and the future risk to the public enforces court orders and serves the public by providing a wide range of supervision programmes for those in receipt of a community sentence draws up probation plans with offenders and helps them follow it, advises them on any work and helps them with any family or social problems works with prisoners in giving advice on problems such as drug and alcohol abuse, addressing training needs, finding work and getting accommodation keeps accurate and comprehensive records

What qualifications do I need?

Candidates are recruited with a variety of academic qualifications or with relevant experience. In England and Wales all candidates must complete a two-year Diploma in Probation studies. In Scotland and Northern Ireland, entry requirements are the same as for social workers. Background checks including a DBS check are required.

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