Making an impact: Working as a probation services officer
...see if you mean it. And here I am. What motivates you in your role as a probation services officer? I think when you get older, you start to reflect...
...see if you mean it. And here I am. What motivates you in your role as a probation services officer? I think when you get older, you start to reflect...
...you need to adapt your approach to working with them accordingly. While they’re with us, it’s our job to treat people with decency and respect, and to motivate them to...
...open conditions. Women and young adults Women and young adults are categorised and held in either closed conditions or open conditions, according to their risks and needs. Females and young...
...a people person and looking for a rewarding career where you can make a real difference, find out more and take a look at our latest vacancies. Barbara, who’s done...
...this instead?". Plus, you can have a chat and a cup of tea, you know? We've got systems in place too. We have mentoring and ongoing training, for example being...
...much Pavenpreet and Georgie – it’s remarkable how similar your reflections on the probation services officer role have been. Thanks again and wishing you well in your roles. Applications are...
...always keep you on your toes in that regard, and so my work as a probation officer is constantly changing. Is there anything about the role that you didn’t expect?...
...challenges, Eleanor explains that “you take each day at a time so there are problems that pop up, but you’ve got your team around you. You can get past most...
...I also cover other areas if needed. I work 4 days a week, including one day every weekend – paid at a higher rate. I also work extra days when...
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...