Probation Service

About Us

The Probation Service works with around 230,000 people on probation. Our staff have an important role to play – helping protect communities by supporting people to turn their lives around and also victims of crime.

There are a variety of roles within the Probation Service that all contribute to making a difference in supporting teams that thrive on sharing knowledge and expertise. In the South West we have over 1,300 colleagues working in courts, the community and in prisons.

What it’s like to work for us?

Working for the Probation Service means that you are contributing to helping people change and keeping communities safe. With varied work and opportunities, these are interesting, meaningful and can make a real difference to people’s lives. No two days are the same, and our careers give a sense of pride in how our staff changes lives.

There is opportunity to learn and develop your skills while you are working, with access to collaboration with skilled professionals, training, and developmental opportunities. Due to the variety of roles, working in the Probation Service gives access to new opportunities through career progression or through changing direction of your work.

As an employee in the Probation Service, there are many benefits including a Local Government Pension Scheme, flexible working and annual leave entitlement that rises to 30 days a year plus bank holidays. Our staff are our biggest asset, and we prioritise their wellbeing with Employee Assistance Programmes, regular staff supervision, and access to support networks.

The type of jobs we recruit for?

The Probation Service recruits for a variety of roles and you can develop yourself and your career with a range of opportunities. There are administrative and corporate roles that support staff who are delivering the work with people on probation and victims. With a range of roles where you can work with people on probation, this can be working individually or with groups.

Our roles can be based in an office, in courts, in prisons or on a Community Payback site outdoors. The variety of the work means that your career can change as your interests or life does.

Benefits

Flexible schedule
Work from home
On-site parking
Free or subsidised travel
Wellness programmes
Employee discount
Sick pay
Store discounts
Bike to work scheme