The application process
- Start by finding a vacancy on our current vacancies page.
- Complete the online application form.
- Once you’ve passed the application stage, we’ll invite you to an interview and send some top tips to help you prepare.
- In some locations, we also run Outcome in a Day. You can read more about that here.
We’ll do our best to ensure the process is as quick as possible and we’ll keep you updated at every stage of your application journey.
Find your Community Payback job
Want to be part of a diverse team, making an impact? Our Community Payback roles are done by people just like you.
Tips for applying
Applying for any job can feel challenging. So, we’ve put together some tips to help you:
- Do your research – find out about the Probation Service and familiarise yourself with our work.
- Read the job profile and pay particular attention to the job purpose and the skills needed – show how your abilities match what we’re looking for.
- Tailor your answers to meet the specific requirements outlined in the job description, rather than copying and pasting from another application.
- Think about how you can demonstrate, from your past experiences, that you have the qualities needed to work in Community Payback – such as leading groups of people or working with individuals with complex needs.
- After you list your formal qualifications and experience, you can provide details of any other relevant training or experience you’ve had – make sure to explain why these will help you in a Community Payback role.
- Check and check again – use a spell checker, get a friend to read your application and give yourself time to proofread and edit your application.
Learn more about the Success Profiles recruitment framework (GOV.UK, opens in a new tab) we use as part of the application process.