Senior probation Work, Jobs in Runcorn (with Salaries)

Senior Probation Officer - Cheshire
HM Prison & Probation Service —Chester
- £40,001 - £50,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- English
- Presentation skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
6d
Senior Probation Officer - Liverpool North
HM Prison & Probation Service —Liverpool
- £40,001 - £50,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- English
- Presentation skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
6d
Screening Service Manager
PayStream Accounting Services —Altrincham
- £50,000 - £60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Customer service
- Communication skills
Quick apply
Healthy Lifestyle Service Operational Lead
ICE Creates —Birkenhead
- £45,000 - £48,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Management
- Data analysis skills
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Work from home
Quick apply
6h
Senior Probation officer - Knowsley St Helens - Integrated Offender Management (IOM)
HM Prison & Probation Service —Huyton
- £40,001 - £50,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- English
- Presentation skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
5d
Senior Probation officer - Wirral
HM Prison & Probation Service —Birkenhead
- £40,001 - £50,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- English
- Presentation skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
6d
Probation Officer - Flint , Wrexham & HMP Berwyn
HM Prison & Probation Service —Flint
- £30,001 - £50,000 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Presentation skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Team Leader
RRG Group —Salford
- £28,000 - £37,500 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Team management
- In-person
- Employee discount
Quick apply
8d
Head of Resourcing
Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills —Manchester
- £69,322 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Presentation skills
- Leadership
- Annual leave
- Flexible schedule
1d
Responsible Officer
Training Qualifications UK —Manchester
- £60,000 - £75,000 a year
- Full-time
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
Children's Residential Carer full time and bank
Orchard Adolescent Care Group —Wythenshawe
- Up to £35,000 a year
- Part-time
- Childcare
- Management
- Working with children
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
Quick apply
Diary Manager Corporate Services
HM Prison & Probation Service —Birkenhead
- £20,001 - £40,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
8d
Deputy Home Manager
CareTech Group —Wigan
- £37,259 a year
- Full-time
- Supervising experience
- Driving
- Communication skills
- Referral programme
Live in Support Worker
Upwards Care Solutions —Manchester
- £830.17 a week
- Full-time
- In-person
- Care plans
- Annual leave
Quick apply
Clinical Senior Care Assistant
Dovehaven Care Homes —Warrington
- £15.50 an hour
- 12 hour shift
- Nursing home
- Supervising experience
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Paid training
Community Payback Operational Manager - Knowsley & St Helens
HM Prison & Probation Service —Prescot
- £40,001 - £50,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- English
- Presentation skills
- Driving
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
2d
Strategic Housing Specialist HMP Risley/Hindley
Ministry of Justice —Warrington
- £40,001 - £50,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Presentation skills
- Travel
- Annual leave
1d
Night Shift Senior Care Assistant
Sandstone Care Group —St Helens
- £16.03 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Supervising experience
- Leadership
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
HR Administrator
PayStream Accounting Services —Altrincham
- £30,000 a year
- Full-time
- Human resources
- Agile
- IT
Quick apply
9d
Senior Care Assistant (Female only)
Dovehaven Care Homes —Liverpool
- £14.50 an hour
- 12 hour shift
- Supervising experience
- Free parking
- Paid training

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Senior Probation Officer - Cheshire

HM Prison & Probation Service -
Chester

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Job details

Full-time
£40,001 - £50,000 a year
6 days ago

Benefits

Annual leave
Company pension
Employee discount
Childcare

Qualifications

English
Presentation skills
Bachelor's degree
IT
Leadership
Welsh

Full job description

General Information

Salary

£46,746 - £48,760

Working Pattern

Full Time

Vacancy Approach

External

Location

Chester

Region

North West

Closing Date

16-Jul-2026

Business Unit

PDU West Cheshire (2021)

Post Type

Fixed Term, Detached Duty, Loan

Civil Service Grade

Other

Number of jobs available

Reserve List

12 Months

Job ID

19566

Descriptions & requirements

Job description

Overview of the job

This is a management role within the National Probation Service (NPS).

The Senior Probation Officer supports the Head of Operational Function to provide management and a leading role within a Local Delivery Unit (LDU) or other operational unit.

Summary

The job holder will be expected to manage and lead staff within the operational area to the required standard and will offer support and cover to other teams/functions during periods of absence.

In line with NPS policies and procedures, the job holder must at all times demonstrate a commitment to equality and inclusion and an understanding of their relevance to the work they do.

The post holder must ad to all policies in respect of the sensitive/confidential nature of the information handled whilst working in this position.

If relevant to the role, some out of hours working may be required

Responsibilities, Activities & Duties

Senior Probation Officers may be required to undertake any combination, or all, of the duties and responsibilities set out below.

To provide effective management and leadership to the team
To be accountable for the quality delivery of good practice and team performance improvement within policy and national standards
To ensure that all team resources, including interventions, are deployed cost effectively and provide best value in terms of both budget control and realising the organisation’s strategic aims
To ensure that staff can efficiently and effectively meet the requirements of the NPS’ contract with HMPPS, Community Rehabilitation Companies (CRC) and local business plans as required
To access, interpret, analyse and apply performance data pro-actively in order to maximise LDU/team performance, evaluate practice and deliver organisational aims
To proactively manage staff development, issues of underperformance, attendance, health and safety, employee relations and diversity matters. Adopt a consistent, fair and objective standpoint when making decisions in relation to individual staff issues
To ensure that offender managers manage risk appropriately, and meet all public protection standards and targets
To contribute directly to public protection through multi-agency arrangements and individual casework review, discussion and feedback
To promote a culture of innovation and continuous improvement to service delivery
To manage financial resources for your area of responsibility as required by your Head of Operational Function and in line with HMPPS financial regulations and policies. To authorise expenditure within financial limits
In accordance with the business plan, to provide a leading role and direction in work with partners and key stakeholders, and represent the NPS as appropriate to the role
To facilitate effective communication between the LDU/Operational Unit management team and internal and external partners
To play an active part in the corporate management of the NPS as necessary, as a member of the LDU/Operational Unit Management Team
To undertake specific areas of responsibility as delegated by the Head of Operational Function.
Demonstrate pro-social modelling skills by consistently reinforcing pro-social behaviour and attitudes and challenging anti-social behaviour and attitudes
Carry out safeguarding children duties in accordance with the NPS statutory responsibilities and agency policies
To work within the aims and values of NPS and HMPPS

The duties/responsibilities listed above describe the post as it is at present and is not intended to be exhaustive. The Job holder is expected to accept reasonable alterations and additional tasks of a similar level that may be necessary. Significant adjustments may require re-examination under Job Evaluation and shall be discussed in the first instance with the Job Holder.

Behaviours

Working Together
Developing Self and Others
Delivering at Pace
Managing a Quality Service
Making Effective Decisions
Communicating and Influencing
Leadership

Essential Experience

Substantial experience with a proven record of good practice in a variety of settings (including offender risk assessment and management) as a Probation Officer or from working within another criminal justice agency or related work context
Understanding of the role of the Probation Service in the Criminal Justice System and in a multi-disciplinary setting.
Knowledge and understanding of the factors which influence engagement with victims
Experience of risk management and assessment, understanding of multiagency risk assessment and management procedures
Evidence of ability to evaluate practice
Evidence of ability to provide a practice perspective on policy development
Experience of working under pressure and fulfilling demanding deadlines
Experience of working flexibly as a member of a team to achieve performance targets
Experience of contributing to the provision of effective administration and information systems
Demonstrable achievements in managing/supporting change and effecting improvements in quality and efficiency
Able to demonstrate well developed IT skills, including evidence of ability to interpret and apply performance reports
Experience of proactively championing diversity and inclusiveness both internally and externally
Ability to implement the services health and safety policies

An ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence through the medium of English or (w specified in Wales) Welsh

Technical requirements

Probation Qualification Framework Graduate Diploma/ Honours Degree in Community Justice integrated with Level 5 Diploma in Probation Practice.

Or a qualification which was recognised at the time of qualification by the Secretary of State for Justice as per Section 10 of the Offender Management Act 2007.The following qualifications gained in England and Wales were previously recognised as providing such eligibility:

Diploma in Probation Studies,
Diploma in Social Work (with Probation Option)
CQSW (with Probation Option)

Additional Information

Working Arrangements & Further Information

The MoJ offers Hybrid Working arrangements w business need allows. This is an informal, non-contractual form of flexible working that blends working from your base location, different MoJ sites and / or from home (please be aware that this role can only be worked in the UK and not overseas). Some roles will not be suitable for Hybrid Working. Similarly, Hybrid Working will not suit everyone’s circumstances. Arrangements will be discussed and agreed with the successful candidate(s) and subject to regular review.

For nationally advertised roles, the successful candidate(s) will be appointed to a MoJ office location, which may include their nearest Justice Collaboration Centre or Justice Satellite Office. This will be discussed and agreed on the completion of pre-employment checks.

Some of MoJ’s terms and conditions of service are changing as part of Civil Service reform. The changes will apply to staff joining MoJ who are new to the Civil Service. Staff joining MoJ from other civil service employers will transfer onto the new MoJ terms if they are already on 'modernised' terms in their current post or onto 'unmodernised' MoJ terms if they are on 'unmodernised' terms at their current post. Details will be available if an offer is made.

Standard full time working hours are 37 hours per week excluding breaks which are unpaid. HMPPS welcomes part-time, flexible and job-sharing working patterns, w they meet the demands of the role and business needs. All applications for part-time, flexible and job-sharing working patterns will be considered in accordance with the HMPPS’ Flexible Working policy.

Benefits

The MoJ offers a range of benefits:

Annual Leave

Annual leave is 25 days on appointment and will increase to 30 days after five years’ service, plus public holidays. Leave for part-time and job share posts will be calculated on a pro-rata basis

Pension

The National Probation Service is covered by the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) run through the Greater Manchester Pension Fund (GMPF). Please visit www.gmpf.org.uk for further information.

Please note: Any current Civil Servant who is a member of the PCSPS, by accepting an offer of employment to the National Probation Services will be opted out of the PCSPS and auto enrolled into the Local Government Pension Scheme.

Training

The Ministry of Justice is committed to staff development and offers an extensive range of training and development opportunities.

Networks

The opportunity to join employee-run networks that have been established to provide advice and support and to enable the views of employees from minority groups to be expressed direct to senior management. T are currently networks for employees of minority ethnic origin, employees with disabilities, employees with caring responsibilities, women employees, and lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender.

Eligibility

All candidates are subject to security and identity checks prior to taking up post

Support

A range of ‘Family Friendly’ policies such as opportunities to work reduced hours or job share.
Access to flexible benefits such as voluntary benefits, retail vouchers and discounts on a range of goods and services.
For moves to or from another employer or moves across the Civil Service this can have implications on your eligibility to carry on claiming childcare vouchers. You may however be eligible for alternative government childcare support schemes, including Tax Free Childcare. More information can be found on www.GOV.UK or Childcare Choices. You can determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/.
Paid paternity, adoption and maternity leave.
Free annual sight tests for employees who use computer screens.

Working for the Civil Service

The Civil Service Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.

We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles. Should you feel that the recruitment process has breached the recruitment principles you are able to raise a formal complaint in the following order

To Transformative Business Services (0345 241 5358 (Monday to Friday 8am - 6pm) or e mail [email protected]);
To Ministry of Justice Resourcing team ([email protected]);
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As a Disability Confident employer, MoJ are committed to providing everyone with the opportunity to demonstrate their skills, talent and abilities, by making adjustments throughout all elements of the recruitment process and in the workplace. MoJ are able to offer an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum selection criteria, except in a limited number of campaigns.

You will be able to request reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process within the application form. If you need additional help completing the application form, please contact the TBS Recruitment Enquiries Team.

For more information on applying for a role as a candidate with a disability or long-term condition, please watch our animated videos.

Diversity & Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wver it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy.

A Great Place to Work for Veterans

The "Making the Civil Service a Great Place to work for veterans" initiative includes a guaranteed interview scheme to those who meet the minimum criteria to provide eligible former members of the Armed Forces with opportunities to secure rewarding jobs. Allowing veterans to continue to serve their country, and to bring highly skilled individuals with a broad range of experience into the Civil Service in an environment, which recognises and values your previous service in the Armed Forces.
For further details about the initiative and eligibility requirements visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans

Redeployment Interview Scheme

Civil Service departments are expected to explore redeployment opportunities before making an individual redundant. The MoJ is committed, as part of the Redeployment Interview Scheme, to providing opportunities to those who are 'at risk of redundancy'.

MoJ is able to offer an interview to eligible candidates who meet the minimum selection criteria, except in a limited number of campaigns. Candidates will not be eligible for the Redeployment Interview Scheme if they are applying on promotion.

Civil Service Nationality Rules

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

UK nationals
nationals of the Republic of Ireland
nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window) https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families
nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window) https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules

Reserve list

A reserve list may be held for up to 12 months from which further appointments may be made for the same or similar roles.

Contact Information

MoJ:

If you require any assistance please call 0345 241 5359 (Monday to Friday 8am - 6pm) or e mail [email protected]

Please quote the job reference

HMPPS

If you require any assistance please call 0345 241 5358 (Monday to Friday 8am - 6pm) or e mail [email protected]

Please quote the job reference - 19566

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Application form stage assessments

Behaviours

A sift based on the lead behaviour, Making Effective Decisions, may be held if a large number of applications are received. If a large number of applications remain after the initial sift, your application will be progressed to a full sift, w all behaviours will then be considered.

Behaviours Application Form Question Word Limit

250

Making Effective Decisions

Working Together

Developing Self and Others

Leadership

Experience

We will assess your experience for this role via the following methods

CV or Work History, Statement of Suitability

Evidence of Experience

CV or Work History, Statement of Suitability

Technical

Technical Questions Application Form Question Word Limit

250

Probation Qualification Framework Graduate Diploma/ Honours Degree in Community Justice integrated with Level 5 Diploma in Probation Practice.
Or a qualification which was recognised at the time of qualification by the Secretary of State for Justice as per Section 10 of the Offender Management Act 2007.The following qualifications gained in England and Wales were previously recognised as providing such eligibility:

Diploma in Probation Studies,
Diploma in Social Work (with Probation Option)
CQSW (with Probation Option)

Specific qualification requirements

Interview stage assessments

Interview Dates

To be confirmed

Behaviours

Making Effective Decisions

Working Together

Developing Self and Others

Leadership

Strengths

Strengths will be assessed but these are not shared in advance. To learn more about Strengths and how they are assessed .

Other Assessments

Which assessment methods will be used?

Written Exercise

Level of security checks required

DBS Standard

Use of Artificial Intelligence (Al)

Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. W plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.

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