Probation officer

Probation Officer – Court Reports Writer (Contract) Location: Cheshire Pay Rate: £28.63 per hour (Ltd/Umbrella) or £21.75 per hour (PAYE equivalent) Contract Type: Temporary / Contract Hours: Full Time Overview We are currently recruiting for an experienced Probation Officer to join a busy court team in Cheshire on a full-time contract basis. This role will focus on the preparation of high-quality court reports, including same-day oral reports and written assessments, to support effective sentencing outcomes. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified Probation Officer with recent court experience who is confident managing fast-paced workloads and working directly within criminal justice settings. Key Responsibilities Prepare and deliver accurate and timely Pre-Sentence Reports (PSRs) for court proceedings Conduct risk assessments and analyse offending behaviour using recognised assessment tools Provide sentencing recommendations to the court in line with current legislation and National Probation Service guidance Undertake same-day report writing and oral report delivery where required Liaise effectively with magistrates, judges, legal representatives, police, prisons and partner agencies Manage safeguarding and public protection concerns appropriately Maintain accurate and up-to-date case records on internal systems Contribute to enforcement and compliance processes where necessaryRequirements Qualified Probation Officer (PQiP/DipPS or equivalent recognised qualification) Current or recent experience working within court teams Strong experience completing Pre-Sentence Reports and risk assessments Sound knowledge of criminal justice legislation and probation practice standards Ability to work efficiently under pressure within a court environment Excellent written and verbal communication skills Enhanced DBS clearance (or willingness to obtain)Desirable Recent experience within HM Prison & Probation Service Knowledge of OASys and associated probation systems Immediate availability or short notice period If you are interested in this role, please contact Andy at Service Care Solutions on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)