Working in the Prison and Probation Service

Working with people on probation

Ministry of Justice, 23 August 2022 - Personal stories, PQiP, Probation

Thinking about becoming a probation officer but want to know more about what it’s like working with people on probation? Bethan takes us along her journey as she describes how the trainee probation programme (PQiP) prepared her to work with …

Let's talk PQiP

Ministry of Justice, 16 August 2022 - Personal stories, PQiP, Probation

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 …

Career journeys: PQiP and beyond

Ministry of Justice, 9 August 2022 - 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.”

Ministry of Justice, 12 July 2022 - 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

Ministry of Justice, 16 June 2022 - PQiP, Probation, Recruitment advice

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 …

Being openly LGBTQI+ in the prison service

Ministry of Justice, 9 June 2022 - Personal stories

As part of Pride month, prison officer Jaxon Feeley shares how he navigated his transgender journey with the support of colleagues and prisoners at HMP Hindley. Serving four years as Jessica Feeley and then walking back through those gates as …

A day in the life of a probation officer

Sam Gildersleeve, 1 June 2022 - 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 …

Why mental health support is so important in the Youth Estate

Dr Varinder Panesar, 24 May 2022 - Personal stories

Dr Varinder Panesar is a forensic psychologist in the Wellbeing Team at Feltham Young Offenders Institute (YOI) in West London. She shares why understanding the role of trauma and creating a safe, mental health-informed environment can be game-changing for youth …

What it’s like working as a prison caterer

Ministry of Justice, 14 April 2022 - Personal stories, Prison catering, Ways of working

Working in a prison kitchen isn’t your average catering job. There are no late evenings, you’ll enjoy a range of great Civil Service benefits, plus you’ll get real job satisfaction supervising prisoners to learn new skills. If you're looking for …

The skills you need to be a Community Payback supervisor

Ministry of Justice, 9 April 2022 - 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 …

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