Probation

Hello, I have just been offered a place to begin training in May, so I have just been through all of the steps to get here. What would you like to know?

Hi when did you apply? What degree did you do? Do you have much experience? How hard would you say the assessment process is ? Thanks!

Hello, I have just been offered a place to begin training in May, so I have just been through all of the steps to get here. What would you like to know?

I applied in October, I had to pay £75 just to have my degree modules checked, luckily I had three of the four. I studied criminology, for some reason we didn't do a rehabilitation module so that is the one I will be doing alongside it. I volunteered with circles east for 3 years prior, I really recommend doing some voluntary work in the field. Drug addiction is another good area to gain experience.

The online assessments weren't bad, the assessment day itself was nerve racking, I was convinced I tanked the interview part but apparently not. The group exercise was actually really fun, I got there and started the conversation off, wanted to show them that I can take the lead.

Would a placement in prisons be good experience?

I applied in October, I had to pay £75 just to have my degree modules checked, luckily I had three of the four. I studied criminology, for some reason we didn't do a rehabilitation module so that is the one I will be doing alongside it. I volunteered with circles east for 3 years prior, I really recommend doing some voluntary work in the field. Drug addiction is another good area to gain experience.

The online assessments weren't bad, the assessment day itself was nerve racking, I was convinced I tanked the interview part but apparently not. The group exercise was actually really fun, I got there and started the conversation off, wanted to show them that I can take the lead.

I've just been accepted into the PQiP course myself

I've just been accepted into the PQiP course myself

I'm going to be having my modules assessed soon, in studied criminology with psychology and I'm worrying if I'll scratch the three modules :/ fingers crossed! What is circles east, what type of people did you deal with ? I would love experience with working with drug addictions or in prisons! I'm just struggling to find opportunities, did you volunteer whilst studying for your degree?

Circles is working with sex offenders. I jumped in at the deep end. I started that just before uni actually, so I was doing it for over 3 years. It's definitely worth while, you work in a group of 4 or 5 volunteers with one offender for a year, as they reintegrate back into society.

Circles is working with sex offenders. I jumped in at the deep end. I started that just before uni actually, so I was doing it for over 3 years. It's definitely worth while, you work in a group of 4 or 5 volunteers with one offender for a year, as they reintegrate back into society.

I volunteered for 3 years. It really depends on the interests of the individual, we went for coffee sometimes and to bingo a couple of times. We also met to discuss more private things in a meeting house, so the public couldn't hear. It really depends what they want to do.

Was it nerve racking at first? Also, how many hours per week did you volunteer?

Ooh I missed this post last night. Brilliant, which area are you in?

Circles is working with sex offenders. I jumped in at the deep end. I started that just before uni actually, so I was doing it for over 3 years. It's definitely worth while, you work in a group of 4 or 5 volunteers with one offender for a year, as they reintegrate back into society.

Do you think experience as a PCSO would be okay?