Why I became a probation officer

We spoke to probation officer, Alex, to discover what made him choose to become a probation officer and to find out about his journey so far. What inspired you to...
We spoke to probation officer, Alex, to discover what made him choose to become a probation officer and to find out about his journey so far. What inspired you to...
...behaviors from offenders and learning how to adjust and adapt to each individual and their needs. My strategy is applying my listening skills, being empathetic to their needs, and having...
...of paperwork to complete, but it helped me to structure the appointment. The Person on Probation was keen to go home as soon as possible as he came to the...
...get a feel of how to work within that environment. When a position became available, I was asked if I wanted to take over the class and that’s I how...
...taking them to one side and talking to them.” “You need to be a people person, and how you get on as a CP supervisor has got a lot to...
...not being stuck to a desk. How do you decompress? Craig: We allocate dedicated time at the end of each session to reflect, discuss how things went and check in...
...how essential they are. Prisons are disciplined environments, but also very dynamic, and you need to be able to respond to changing needs. Teamwork is paramount. What are some of...
...opportunity to demonstrate evidence of what you did to showcase the behaviour/experience. Keep your answers concise and to the point Review your answer and see if you’re able to summarise...
...the prisoners have made mistakes that have landed them in prison, they’re not necessarily bad people. Generally, they’re happy to be working and keen to learn how to make new...
...get there at 9am. Briefing and assigning tasks We start with a briefing so everyone is clear on what needs to be done, how to safely use any equipment, and...