Probation Officer Lincolnshire

Probation Services Officer – Lincolnshire

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake full range of work with probationers before and after sentence, including assessment, sentence implementation, offender management, and report production.
• Provide case management support to probationers using service procedures and practice directions.
• Liaise with criminal courts, agencies, and partner agencies.
• Supervise and manage risk of probationers subject to community sentences.
• Work with other agencies to prevent crime and meet victim and offender needs.
• Adhere to PS policies and procedures, demonstrating commitment to equality and inclusion.
• Handle sensitive/confidential information.
• Undertake offender management tasks for low/medium-risk offenders and support Probation Officer grade in high-risk cases.
• Contribute to Risk Management plan delivery and report changes related to risk, reoffending, or non-compliance.
• Use computer systems for record and document production/updates.
• Ensure effective referrals and communication with offender management, intervention staff, service providers, and external agencies.
• Undertake prison, home, or alternate visits.
• Work in court setting, including completing reports and prosecuting breaches.
• Provide cover within teams as required.
• Deliver and co-lead accredited programmes.
• Conduct mandatory alcohol and drug tests and follow medication procedures.
• Carry out safeguarding children duties.
• Demonstrate pro-social skills and challenge anti-social behaviour.
• Work within PS and HMPPS aims and values.
• Accept reasonable alterations and additional tasks of a similar level.
• Fulfil spoken aspects of the role in English/Welsh (if specified).

Skills and Expertise

• Offender management
• Risk assessment and management
• Case management
• Report writing
• Court procedures
• Communication with various agencies
• Computer proficiency (probation systems)
• Pro-social skills
• Understanding of equality and inclusion