Probation Officer

Red Snapper Recruitment is currently seeking a qualified Probation Officer to join a busy and supportive probation team in the East Midlands region. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced practitioner to return to frontline practice in a structured and collaborative environment. The successful candidate will carry out full Probation Officer duties with a particular focus on custody cases, including sentence management, risk assessment, and inter-agency liaison. This is a predominantly remote role with flexibility to work from home, with the requirement to attend any office within the East Midlands region at least one day per week. The position is full time, 37 hours per week, and is offered on an initial 12-week temporary contract. Job SummaryLocation: East Midlands Region (remote with 1 day per week in your local office)Contract Type: Temporary, 12 weeks initially with possibility of extensionHours: 37 hours per weekRate: 21.75 p/h PAYE or 28.64 p/h UmbrellaWorking Pattern: Remote + minimum 1 office day per week Key ResponsibilitiesManage a varied caseload of custody cases, ensuring effective sentence planning and risk management.Complete assessments and produce high-quality reports for courts, the Parole Board, and other agencies.Attend and contribute to risk and safeguarding forums such as MAPPA and MARAC.Use case management systems to record interventions, progress, and risk updates accurately.Work collaboratively with colleagues, partner agencies, and ..... full job details .....