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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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Probation gave Alison the support she needed to break the cycle of reoffending. She now works in the Probation Service, helping offenders turn their life around. Read her inspiring, personal story.
How are neurodivergent offenders supported through the criminal justice system? Probation officer Laura explains.