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Probation Service Officer Application

Hey I have recently gotten an interview for a probation service officer role, the post was for multiple applicants for multiple locations. I was wondering if anyone knows when or if I would be able to pick or be told where I would be working?

Thanks :smile:

Reply 1

Sivaswathi

Hello, On April 26 I attended interview for probation service officer and waiting for the results to come, does any one knows how many days they will take to release the results

Reply 2

AlanR88

Original post by GeorgieB14

Hi there.

I see that it has been a few months since you posted and so it is likely that you have heard back now?

In the event you haven't, when I applied for a Probation Service Officer role, there were several vacancies and locations. Upon successful appointment, I was asked to submit three preferences as to where I would want to work. I actually ended up with my second choice, though, I wasn't disappointed and I am still in the role five years later.

Reply 3

AlanR88

Original post by Sivaswathi

Hello, On April 26 I attended interview for probation service officer and waiting for the results to come, does any one knows how many days they will take to release the results

Hi there.

Sorry to hear that you have been waiting a while. Have you found out yet if your application was successful?

It can unfortunately take a while, as the recruitment is done centrally, not locally, so if there are large national campaigns, it is probable that this could delay processing of interview outcomes. Even if successful, there is a further delay whilst you go through the vetting process.

Did you apply for an active vacancy, or was it to add your details to a reserve list for any future opportunities?

Reply 4

jelden

Original post by AlanR88

Hi there.
Sorry to hear that you have been waiting a while. Have you found out yet if your application was successful?
It can unfortunately take a while, as the recruitment is done centrally, not locally, so if there are large national campaigns, it is probable that this could delay processing of interview outcomes. Even if successful, there is a further delay whilst you go through the vetting process.
Did you apply for an active vacancy, or was it to add your details to a reserve list for any future opportunities?

Hey! I have also applied for the Probation Service Officer role, I am waiting to hear back for an interview, I managed to pass the civil service judgment test, my application just needs to be sifted. How long did it take you to find out about an interview? The process always takes so long so just trying to be patient :smile:

Reply 5

AlanR88

Original post by jelden

Hi there. Well done on applying.

I honestly can't remember. It was quite a few weeks if I remember right. I was working internally as a Case Administrator at the time, so was constantly asking the Business Manager if there were any updates.

Was there an interview date on the advert you applied for?

Reply 6

jelden

Original post by AlanR88

Hi there. Well done on applying.
I honestly can't remember. It was quite a few weeks if I remember right. I was working internally as a Case Administrator at the time, so was constantly asking the Business Manager if there were any updates.
Was there an interview date on the advert you applied for?

Thank you so much! How do you find the role yourself? Great you were able to get it internally too! Yeah it’s been couple weeks so far . I know it’s going to be a long process

Also , the interview date on the advert was between 10th of sep to the 20th ( subject to change ) . So hopefully will hear back soon . Maybe if I don’t hear back soon I’ll send an email through 😊

Reply 7

AlanR88

Original post by jelden

Thank you so much! How do you find the role yourself? Great you were able to get it internally too! Yeah it’s been couple weeks so far . I know it’s going to be a long process
Also , the interview date on the advert was between 10th of sep to the 20th ( subject to change ) . So hopefully will hear back soon . Maybe if I don’t hear back soon I’ll send an email through 😊

I really enjoy it, and it can be incredibly rewarding, supporting individuals to achieve change and encouraging them to work towards their future goals. You get to develop your skills in a number of areas including multi-agency and collaborate working, risk assessment and safeguarding and defensible decision making. There is lots of variety in the Probation Service Officer role, with different roles such as Sentence Management, Courts, Unpaid Work, Programmes, Victims… The scope of the role is why I have never applied to become a Probation Officer.

It can be extremely pressured at times, with conflicting deadlines and managing human behaviour creates additional complexities. It can be challenging, as at times individuals can be resistant to change, but that gives you an opportunity to demonstrate skills in motivational interviewing to try and encourage engagement.

I have always found it very flexible; they were supportive of me doing my part-time MSc when I was an Administrator and now, five years later, when I’m due to start my PhD, my working pattern is being considered.

If you are successful for an interview, really think about why you want to join and what skills you can apply to the role. How will you de-escalate conflict? How will you manage your time and prioritise your workload? When have you demonstrated your analytical skills? You need to be able to show empathy, but remember, that is not the same as sympathy. Desistance theory is embedded in the work of a Probation Officer, so you might want to read around that too, if it is unfamiliar to you.

(edited 7 months ago)

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