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HM Probation Service roles

An extraordinary job. Done by someone like you.

Jobs in the Probation Service

There are many different roles available with different experience and qualifications needed. For some roles, you do not need any qualifications. Personal qualities are more important. In all our jobs, you’ll get support and training at every step.


Probation officer

Advise courts on sentencing and supervise and support people given community and prison sentences to reduce reoffending.

Probation services officer

Settle lower risk offenders into the community as your first step to being a probation officer.

Community Payback

Support offenders to make improvements to local communities.

Case administrator

Use your great organisational and communication skills to support probation colleagues.

Programme facilitator

Assist in the wellbeing and supervision of residents in our approved premises, providing 24-hour cover.

Approved premises – residential worker

Assist in the wellbeing and supervision of residents in our approved premises, providing 24-hour cover.


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Which extraordinary role is best for you?

Tell us what type of work you like doing and your strengths and skills, and we’ll give you you some suggestions based on your answers.