Personality Difficulties Probation Officer - Bedfordshire - East of England.

Job Overview Post holders will undertake the full range of offender management tasks with people on probation under supervision, utilising service procedures and practice directions to underpin professional judgement. The role involves assessing and managing the risk posed by people on probation to protect victims of crime and the public through providing information and advice, supervising people, contributing to risk management, working with other agencies, and ensuring compliance with policies. Key Responsibilities Provide professional advice and assessment, including written reports to courts, the Parole Board and partner agencies. Supervise people on probation under community orders and licence conditions and during custodial sentences. Contribute to risk management and collaborate with other agencies to prevent crime. Attend professional meetings and represent the service at partnership forums such as MAPPA, MARAC. Maintain accurate records using computer based systems within agreed timescales. Facilitate referrals to and build relationships with offender management, court teams, victim contact units, interventions, approved premises, prisons and external agencies. Conduct mandatory alcohol and drug tests and follow medication procedures. Carry out safeguarding children duties in line with statutory responsibilities. Model pro‑social behaviour, reinforce positive attitudes, and challenge anti‑social behaviour. Provide coverage and support to colleagues and other teams as required. Qualifications and Experience Experience working with a wide variety of people who have experienced social or personal difficulties and with diverse communities. Strong understanding and appreciation of equality, diversity and inclusion. Experience motivating and changing offending behaviour in individuals and groups. Experience working with people who have committed offences. Technical Requirements Probation Officer qualification or being a qualified Probation Officer. Level 5 Diploma in Probation Practice, Diploma in Probation Studies, Diploma in Social Work (Probation option) or CQSW (Probation option). Knowledge of the Criminal Justice System and the Probation Service. Working knowledge of relevant legislation and National Standards. A working knowledge of evidence‑based practice and risk/needs assessment tools. Behaviours Making Effective Decisions Changing and Improving Working Together Delivering at Pace Communicating and Influencing Equal Opportunities We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition and commit to providing everyone with opportunities to demonstrate their skills, talent and abilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr Ministry of Justice