Let's talk PQiP
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 …
Top tips for completing the PQiP application form
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 …
A day in the life of a probation officer
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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 …
Black History Month 2021: Celebrating Black British trailblazers
As part of Black History Month celebrations, we asked one of our most senior officers in the Probation Service to share her personal story.
“People are often at their lowest when we see them in prison. As probation officers, we can help by giving them the tools to change.”
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Career progression, Guest post, Personal stories, PQiP, Probation, Ways of working
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 …
From being on probation to working for probation
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.
Neurodiversity and the criminal justice system
How are neurodivergent offenders supported through the criminal justice system? Probation officer Laura explains.
A career in public protection, reducing reoffending, and changing lives
Jenny talks about the skills she’s learning as a new Probation Officer during the coronavirus pandemic.
Advice from award-winning prison and probation officers
HMPPS are holding their annual awards that celebrate the exceptional work prison and probation staff do every day. We’ve spoken to the 2017 Prison Officer of the Year and the Probation Champion of the Year to find out what advice they’d give to people starting out in their careers.