Probation Service Officer in UPW - Leicester PDU

Red Snapper Recruitment is currently seeking an experienced Probation Services Officer to join the Probation Service in Leicester. This full-time, temporary post offers an excellent opportunity to work within the standalone Unpaid Work Sentence Management Team in Leicestershire. The role focuses on overseeing individuals sentenced to Unpaid Work requirements only, ensuring effective sentence management, compliance, and risk management while supporting rehabilitation and reducing reoffending. Location: Leicester, Leicestershire Contract Length: 15 Weeks initially (with possibility of extension) Hours: Full Time - 37 hours per week Pay Rate: 16.39 per hour (PAYE) 21.59 per hour (Umbrella) Key Responsibilities: Manage a caseload of individuals sentenced to Unpaid Work requirements only. Deliver structured supervision and sentence management in line with National Standards. Monitor compliance and take appropriate enforcement action where necessary. Assess risk, needs, and responsivity to inform supervision and risk management plans. Maintain accurate and timely case records using NDelius. Liaise with Unpaid Work operational teams and partner agencies to support rehabilitation. Contribute to public protection and multi-agency risk management processes. Essential Requirements: Experienced Probation Services Officer - essential. Proven experience managing probation caseloads and offender supervision. Strong understanding of sentence management and enforcement processes. Ability to ..... full job details .....