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There’s potential in everyone. Bring it out.

Where: Locations across England and Wales

What do we do?

The Probation Service works with around 230,000 people on probation. Our staff have an important role to play – helping protect communities by supporting people to get back on track and make better life choices.

Probation officers work with people on probation in the community and in prisons, supporting them to get back on track and turn their lives around. If you are interested in becoming a probation officer you can find out more and register your interest here.

There are plenty of other roles within the Probation Service including; probation services officer, approved premises worker and community payback supervisor.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for people with empathy and resilience to help people change.

Trainee probation officer programme (PQiP)

Find out more