Probation Officer

Probation Officer – Full Time Location: HMP Forest Bank & HMP Hindley Contract: Full Time Rate: £28.63 ltd per hour (umbrella rate) or equivalent of £21.75 PAYE per hour We are seeking a motivated and committed Probation Officer to work across both HMP Forest Bank and HMP Hindley. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced practitioner to work within a custodial environment, supporting offender management and public protection while contributing to rehabilitation and reducing reoffending. Key Responsibilities Managing a caseload of offenders within the prison setting Completing high-quality OASys assessments and sentence planning documentation Undertaking public protection checks and risk management activity Liaising effectively with prison staff, external agencies, and community offender managers Contributing to Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA) where required Supporting offenders to address offending behaviour and prepare for releaseEssential Requirements Qualified Probation Officer or equivalent recognised qualification Experience of offender management within custodial or community settings Knowledge and experience of OASys and public protection procedures Strong written communication and risk assessment skills Ability to manage a demanding caseload effectively Candidates must be able to travel to and work across both prison sitesPlease contact Andy on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)