...often for many weeks. So, first and foremost, you’ve got to be a people person. If you can relate to the people in your group, in the main they’ll respond...
...current role and why did you join? I have worked in my current role for 19 years. I joined because I was working for the Citizens Advice Bureau, and a...
...nothing for them to complain about. Having different types of people in our care it’s important for me to offer a different perspective which allows me to play a vital...
...need for resilience what it’s like to not give up on someone Helping you decide if the role is for you After each video, you’ll be given a multiple-choice question...
...them, and see if there’s anything I can help with. I help them set both short-term and long-term targets. For example, we had an offender who was known for being...
...great benefits on offer to those working in these important roles. We spoke to Nicola who returned to the Probation Service after a few years out, working for a charity...
...young offender institution for young offenders who are aged 18-30. Before starting, Eleanor also didn’t know what department she would be going into. She says, “it was interesting to find...
...to safer communities and better outcomes for families. What advice would you give to someone considering probation work? Always remember there’s a person behind the crime. Many people have experienced...
...it. One of the men who has been in the prison system for over 14 years said to me: “Feeley, I have so much respect for you. I’m right behind...
...to be in the office as it allows for a better work-life balance. However, others have preferred to work in this way. My line manager’s been understanding about this though...