Probation Officer, Courts

Probation Officer

LOCATION: Milton Keynes Magistrates Court (with travel to Aylesbury or High Wycombe offices at least once a week)
HOURS: 37 hours per week (part-time considered)
PAY RATE: £28.63 limited per hour (Umbrella pay rate) or £20.30 per hour PAYE rate

Full Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Probation Officer to join the South Central region for a contract assignment at Milton Keynes Magistrates Court. This role offers a fantastic chance to contribute your skills to the justice sector on a short-term assignment with the potential for extensions. The ideal candidate will bring strong report-writing skills and the flexibility to attend face-to-face appointments.

Depending on the role, work may include:

• Conducting Pre-Sentence Reports (PSRs) for court proceedings
• Attending face-to-face PSR appointments at Milton Keynes, Aylesbury, or High Wycombe offices at least once a week
• Writing comprehensive and accurate probation reports
• Liaising with court officials, clients, and relevant stakeholders
• Managing caseloads efficiently within tight deadlines
• Providing support and guidance to offenders to aid rehabilitation
• The job holder is expected to accept reasonable alterations and additional tasks of a similar level that may be necessary.

Essential Requirements

• Possession of a recognized Probation Qualification Framework Graduate Diploma/Honours Degree in Community Justice (or equivalent recognized qualification).
• Proven experience in Pre-Sentence Report (PSR) writing within a probation setting.
• Experience and knowledge of using probation service computer-based systems to produce and maintain accurate case records.
• Flexibility and ability to travel for in-person appointments across the specified court and office locations as required.
• Strong communication, time-management, and report-writing skills to deliver high-quality assessments under tight deadlines.

If you are interested please apply or if you have any questions please contact Oliver Jefferson on 01772 208962 or send your CV to oliver.jefferson@servicecare.org.uk