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How to apply 

Application process 

  1. Complete a short online application form 
  2. Shortly after applications close, your application will be reviewed and sifted.
  3. If your application is successful, you will be invited to interview/ assessment. The assessment will consist of two activities:
    • A presentation with some follow up questions
    • An interview relating to the role of a facilitator

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Tips for applying

Applying for any job can be difficult. We’ve put together some tips to help you:

  • do your research – find out about the Probation Service and familiarise yourself with our work
  • watch our webinar recording (opens in a new tab) to find out a bit more about the role
  • 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 become a case administrator – such as collaborating with others or meeting difficult deadlines
  • after you list your formal qualifications and experience, you can provide details of any other relevant training or experience you have had – make sure to explain why these will help you in your role as a programme facilitator
  • 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
  • plagiarised applications will not be progressed

Learn more about the Success Profiles recruitment framework (GOV.UK, opens in a new tab) we use as part of the application process.