Red Snapper Recruitment are recruiting for a qualified and experienced Probation Officer to support HMP Grendon remotely with offender assessments and risk management tasks.
This is a fully remote temporary contract ideal for a Probation Officer with recent experience who is confident working independently, particularly on OASys-based tasks. The role is focused on risk assessment, sentence planning, and managing public protection responsibilities in collaboration with prison-based colleagues.
Summary of Job
📍 Location: Remote (supporting HMP Grendon)
📄 Contract: 3 months (with potential for extension)
🕒 Hours: Full-time preferred (Mon–Fri, 8am–4pm or 9am–5pm) — part-time applicants will also be considered
💰 Rate: £21.75 p/h PAYE £28.64 p/h Umbrella
Main Duties and Responsibilities
• Complete and update OASys assessments, including full risk of serious harm (RoSH), risk management plans, and sentence planning
• Review and analyse criminogenic needs, risk factors, and intervention pathways
• Contribute to multi-agency processes including MAPPA and recall recommendations
• Maintain accurate, timely case records on nDelius and other case management systems
• Liaise remotely with prison staff, programme facilitators, and other professionals to support sentence plan implementation
• Prepare reports and written contributions for parole boards, risk panels, or internal review processes
• Attend virtual team meetings and participate in supervision as required
Person Specification
Essential
• Must be a qualified Probation Officer (DipPS or PQiP)
• Recent experience (within the last 5 years) working as a Probation Officer
• Strong working knowledge of OASys, risk assessments, and sentence planning
• Confident working independently and remotely, with strong time management skills
• Familiarity with nDelius, MAPPA processes, and public protection frameworks
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Desirable
• Experience working with complex or high-risk offenders, particularly in a custodial setting
• Understanding of psychologically informed approaches or specialist environments like HMP Grendon
Additional Information
• Enhanced DBS and HMPPS vetting required – RSR can assist with the application
• Full IT access and remote onboarding will be provided
If this role is not for you but you do know somebody who would be interested please refer them. We have a referral bonus scheme and will pay £75, in retail vouchers of your choice, for referrals who are not already known to us.
Due to the high volume of applications received, if you do not hear from us within 7 working days, I am afraid your application has been unsuccessful.
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