Probation officer Work, Jobs in Bedfordshire (with Salaries)

Personality Difficulties Probation Officer - Bedfordshire - East of England.
HM Prison & Probation Service —Bedford
- £30,001 - £50,000 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- English
- Presentation skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Qualified Probation Officer - Northamptonshire - East of England
HM Prison & Probation Service —Northampton
- £30,001 - £50,000 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- English
- Presentation skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Probation Officer - HMP The Mount
HM Prison & Probation Service —Hemel Hempstead
- £30,001 - £50,000 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- English
- Presentation skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
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HR Officer
Nouvita —Hatfield
- Up to £35,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Office
- Human resources
- Organisational skills
Senior Probation Officer - Northamptonshire - East of England
HM Prison & Probation Service —Northampton
- £40,001 - £50,000 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- English
- Presentation skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Multi
Health Services Laboratories (HSL) —Watford
- Up to £51,217 a year
- Full-time
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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HR Administration & Recruitment Officer - Part Time
Care Assist Ltd —Bedford
- £14.50 an hour
- Part-time
- Microsoft Office
- Human resources
- IT
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HR Officer
Nouvita Ltd —Hatfield
- Up to £35,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Office
- Human resources
- Organisational skills
Archives Officer (Logistics)
Headland Archaeology —Silsoe
- £32,488 - £35,535 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- Bachelor's degree
- Driving
- Relocation assistance
- Annual leave
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Operational Support Grade - HMP Grendon/Springhill (Prison Support Role)
Ministry of Justice —Edgcott
- £20,001 - £30,000 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- English
- Presentation skills
- IT
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Customer service advisor
Buckinghamshire Council —Aylesbury
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- English
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
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Costco Wholesale —Watford
- £40,000 a year
- Full-time
- Business
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Life insurance
Trainee or Certificated Enforcement Agent
High Court Enforcement Group —Northampton
- Up to £60,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- Travel
- Leadership
- Negotiation
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Annual leave
Quick apply
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Administrative Officer - Corporate Services - East of England
HM Prison & Probation Service —Stevenage
- £20,001 - £30,000 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
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HMP Aylesbury Anglican Ordained Priest
Ministry of Justice —Aylesbury
- £30,001 - £40,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- Hybrid work
- English
- Presentation skills
- Annual leave
Operational Support Grade - HMP The Mount (Prison Support Role)
Ministry of Justice —Hemel Hempstead
- £30,001 - £40,000 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- English
- Presentation skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
1d
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- Communication skills
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- From £37,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mentoring
- Acute care
- In-person
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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Personality Difficulties Probation Officer - Bedfordshire - East of England.

HM Prison & Probation Service -
Bedford

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Job details

Part-time | Full-time
£30,001 - £50,000 a year

Benefits

Annual leave
Company pension
Employee discount
Childcare

Qualifications

English
Presentation skills
Bachelor's degree
Welsh

Full job description

General Information

Salary

£37,238 - £44,520

Working Pattern

Full Time, Part Time

Vacancy Approach

External

Location

Bedford, Luton

Region

East of England

Closing Date

06-Jul-2026

Business Unit

NPS East of England Public Protection (2021)

Post Type

Permanent

Civil Service Grade

Other

Number of jobs available

Reserve List

12 Months

Job ID

18420

Descriptions & requirements

Job description

Overview of the job

Post holders will undertake the full range of offender management tasks with people on probation under supervision including assessment, sentence implementation and producing reports; utilising service procedures and practice directions to underpin professional judgement.

Summary

To assess and manage the risk posed by people on probation to protect victims of crime and the general the public by:

Providing information and advice to criminal courts, other criminal justice agencies and partner organisations.
Supervise people on probation subject to community orders and licences and during custodial sentences.
Contribute to the management of risk.
Work with other agencies and groups to prevent crime and meet the needs of victims and people on probation.

In line with PS 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 undertake.

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

Responsibilities, Activities & Duties

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

To provide professional advice and assessment, including written reports to courts, the Parole Board, other criminal justice agencies and partner organisations.
To undertake the full range of offender management tasks with people on probation assessed at all levels of risk of serious harm including high and very high.
To use computer based systems to produce, update and maintain records and other documentation within agreed timescales.
To ensure timely and effective referrals to, and relationships between, offender management, court teams, victim contact units, interventions, Approved Premises, prisons and external agencies to enhance positive outcomes, manage risk and reduce reoffending.
To attend professional meetings and represent the PS at appropriate partnership forums e.g. MAPPA, MARAC.
To work collaboratively with colleagues, maintain effective team relationships and provide professional guidance and support to Probation Services Officers (PSOs) and other staff as appropriate.
To provide cover within your team and to other teams as required.
To undertake prison, home or other alternate location visits as required.
To deliver and co-lead accredited programmes commensurate with grade.
To conduct mandatory alcohol and drug tests as required, and to follow prescribed medication procedures.
Carry out safeguarding children duties in accordance with the PS statutory responsibilities and agency policies.
Demonstrate pro-social modelling skills by consistently reinforcing pro-social behaviour and attitudes and challenging anti-social behaviour and attitudes.
To work within the aims and values of PS 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 the Job Evaluation Scheme and shall be discussed in the first instance with the job holder.

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

Behaviours

Making Effective Decisions
Changing and Improving
Working Together
Delivering at Pace
Communicating and Influencing

Essential Experience

Experience of working with a wide variety of people who have experienced a range of social/personal difficulties.
Experience of working with diverse communities including promoting equality and valuing diversity.
An understanding and appreciation of equality.
Experience of working with individuals and groups in order to motivate and change offending behaviour.
Experience of working with people who have committed offences.

Technical requirements

You must hold a Probation Officer qualification or be a qualified Probation Officer. In addition, successful candidates must hold the following:

PQF Honours Degree/Graduate Diploma and Level 5 Diploma in Probation

Practice; or

Diploma in Probation Studies; or Diploma in Social Work (Probation option); or CQSW (Probation option).
Knowledge and understanding of the work of the Criminal Justice System and the Probation Service.
A working knowledge of relevant legislation and National Standards.
Knowledge of Evidence Based Practice and risk/needs assessment tools.

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]);
)

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 18420

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 18420

Job Description Attachment

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NPS-JES-0032 Probation Officer v8.0.pdf (Job Description Attachment)

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Application form stage assessments

Behaviours

Behaviours Application Form Question Word Limit

250

Working Together

Making Effective Decisions

Experience

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

Statement of Suitability

Statement of Suitability

Guidance for the Statement of Suitability

Essential Experience - Experience of working with a wide variety of people who have experienced a range of social/personal difficulties. • Experience of working with diverse communities including promoting equality and valuing diversity. • An understanding and appreciation of equality.• Experience of working with individuals and groups in order to motivate and change offending behaviour.• Experience of working with people who have committed offences -Knowledge and understanding of the work of the Criminal Justice System and the Probation Service and Knowledge of Evidence Based Practice
and risk/needs assessment tools.

Evidence of Experience

Statement of Suitability

Technical

Technical Questions Application Form Question Word Limit

250

You must hold a Probation Officer qualification or be a qualified Probation Officer. PQF Honours Degree/Graduate Diploma and Level 5 Diploma in Probation Practice; Or Diploma in Probation Studies; or Diploma in Social Work (Probation option); or CQSW (Probation option)

Specific qualification requirements

Interview stage assessments

Interview Dates

Expected W/C 27/07/2026

Behaviours

Working Together

Making Effective Decisions

Communicating and Influencing

Strengths

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

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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