GENERAL INFORMATION

Salary
£35,130 - £42,000
Working Pattern
Full Time
Vacancy Approach
External
Location
Coventry
Region
West Midlands
Closing Date
03-Oct-2025
Business Unit
PDU Coventry (2021)
Post Type
Permanent
Civil Service Grade
Other
Number of jobs available
1
Reserve List
12 Months
Job ID
9809

DESCRIPTIONS & REQUIREMENTS

Job description
An exciting secondment opportunity has arisen for a dynamic, experienced Probation Officer to work within the Youth Justice Service based in Coventry. This really is a unique role as it will enable the postholder to effectively apply key skills, whilst retaining a sharp focus on those who transition from Youth to Adult services, to help service users navigate this often-difficult period in their rehabilitation journey. The post will be ideally suited to someone who would like to expand their experience, knowledge and, expertise by managing cases within the Youth Justice Service. It requires someone who is flexible and well organised, committed to delivering the very best outcomes for service users of all ages.
We are looking for a Probation Officer who:
Is interested in working with young people, their families and, the victims of youth crime
Has an in-depth knowledge of Probation
Has experience of managing court orders in the community and in custody
Understands the differences of working with young people and working with adults
Understands the advantages and challenges of multi-agency working
Has experience of completing assessments and writing reports
Has a flexible approach to work as it may be necessary to occasionally work in the evening
Understands the transition of young people from the Youth Justice Service to Probation
Can engage young people and their families
The role will require:
Undertaking assessments of young people who are subject to Diversion, Out Of Court Disposals and Court imposed Orders (including custody) to understand the reasons they got into trouble.
Working in partnership with the child, their parents/carers and other relevant professionals to devise and deliver a plan of intervention aimed at reducing their risk of becoming involved in offending behaviour again.
Undertaking intervention work with young people, supporting them to complete reparation and offending behaviour programmes.
Acting as an appropriate adult for young people that have been arrested, ensuring that their rights are represented whilst in police custody.
Undertaking work in court, providing high quality information that enables Judges and Magistrates to deal with young people in the most appropriate way.
Acting as the liaison between the Youth Justice Service and Probation, including leading on 18year olds who transfer across services
Role will be base at Coventry YOS Office
Additional Information
This post base at Coventry Youth Justice Service, address is One Friargate, 4th Floor, Coventry CV1 2GN

JOB DESCRIPTION ATTACHMENT

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  NPS-JES-0032 Probation Officer v8.0.pdf (Job Description Attachment)

EXPERIENCE

We will assess your experience for this role via the following methods
Statement of Suitability
Evidence of Experience
Statement of Suitability

Please refer the Job description for details