Let's talk PQiP
As a probation officer, you can change people’s lives for the better. We sit with probation officer, Anna, who tells us about her time on the PQiP programme and life in the Probation Service. What made you apply to become …
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Career journeys: PQiP and beyond
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Career progression, Personal stories, PQiP, Probation
A career in the Probation Service can take you in many directions. Through the PQiP programme, you will start your career as a trainee probation officer but from there it’s for you to decide which path you take. We …
“Why I like working as a Community Payback supervisor.”
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Community Payback, Personal stories, Probation, Ways of working
Community Payback (CP) supervisors lead teams of people on probation to do unpaid work in the community and make positive changes to get their lives back on track. If you're a people person and looking for a rewarding career, find …
Top tips for completing the PQiP application form
Are you looking to become a trainee probation officer but feel like applying can be quite long or daunting? Tracey Fuller, PQiP Resourcing Lead, has some helpful hints and tips to get you through the application form. The online application …
"Becoming a Community Payback supervisor is a great career choice.”
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Ali Searle, Posted on:
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Community Payback, Personal stories, Probation, Ways of working
Since joining the Probation Service as a community payback (CP) supervisor 23 years ago, Ali Searle has never looked back. She tells us what she’s learnt along the way, why she’s still so passionate about working in CP now, and …
A day in the life of a probation officer
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Sam Gildersleeve, Posted on:
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Personal stories, PQiP, Probation, Ways of working
Ever wondered what a typical day looks like for a probation officer? The role can be challenging yet exciting. We asked Sam Gildersleeve what a day in his shoes looks like. Morning routine After an all-important cup of coffee, Sam’s …
The skills you need to be a Community Payback supervisor
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Ministry of Justice, Posted on:
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Personal stories, Probation, Uncategorized, Ways of working
Community Payback (CP) supervisors play a key part in supporting people on probation to do unpaid work to improve local communities and get their lives back on track. If you're a people person and looking for a rewarding career where you …
“I love working as a Community Payback supervisor.”
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Ministry of Justice, Posted on:
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Personal stories, Probation, Ways of working
Community Payback (CP), previously known as Community Service, is an alternative to a prison sentence for people who have committed a crime. CP supervisors play a key part in supporting people on probation to do unpaid work to improve local …
Black History Month 2021: Celebrating Black British trailblazers
As part of Black History Month celebrations, we asked one of our most senior officers in the Probation Service to share her personal story.
“People are often at their lowest when we see them in prison. As probation officers, we can help by giving them the tools to change.”
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Adam, Posted on:
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Career progression, Guest post, Personal stories, PQiP, Probation, Ways of working
Probation officers don’t only work in the community – they also play a key role in courts and prisons. Adam tells us how his Professional Qualification in Probation (PQiP) training led to him working at HMP Lincoln, and what his …