21220 - Probation Officer - Prison Based: London Probation Service


Company:	Ministry of Justice
Salary:	£37,238 - £44,520
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	London Area, NP10 8FZ
Working pattern:	Hybrid - 2 days remote
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	19 Aug 2026
Closing date:	8 Sept 2026

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Summary

As a Probation Prison Offender Manager (POM), you will work with some of the most complex and high-risk individuals in custody, helping to protect the public while supporting rehabilitation and successful resettlement. You will manage a caseload of prisoners assessed as presenting a high or very high risk of serious harm, leading on offender management activity throughout their custodial sentence.

Working as part of the Offender Management in Custody (OMiC) model, you will build professional relationships with prisoners, complete risk assessments, develop sentence plans, and coordinate interventions that address offending behaviour and support progression through custody. You will work closely with prison staff, psychologists, key workers, community probation practitioners, and partner agencies to ensure that risk is managed effectively and that release planning promotes safer communities.

This is a challenging and rewarding role for a qualified Probation Officer who is committed to public protection, rehabilitation, and reducing reoffending.

Key Responsibilities:

-Manage a caseload of high and very high-risk prisoners.

-Complete and review risk assessments, public protection screening, and sentence plans.

-Engage directly with prisoners to support rehabilitation, progression, and release preparation.

-Prepare reports for parole, release, and other sentence management decisions.

-Work collaboratively with prison, probation, and partner agencies to manage risk and support successful resettlement.

-Contribute to public protection by identifying, assessing, and responding to risks of serious harm.

What You'll Bring

-A Probation Officer qualification and registration with the Probation Service.

-Strong assessment, analytical, and report-writing skills.

-The ability to build constructive professional relationships while maintaining appropriate boundaries.

-Sound professional judgement and a commitment to public protection and rehabilitation.

-Resilience, adaptability, and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary environment.

This role offers the opportunity to make a significant difference in people's lives while contributing directly to public safety and reducing reoffending.

Vacancies exist across all London prisons, namely:

HMP Belmarsh; HMP Isis; HMP Thameside; HMP Pentonville; HMP Wormwood Scrubs; HMP Highdown; HMP Downview; HMYOI Feltham; HMP Brixton; HMP Wandsworth

Please note:

The successful postholder will be required to undergo and pass NNPV Level 2 vetting as a requirement for this role. NPPV Level 2 vetting process will be initiated upon acceptance of the provisional offer.

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