Probation Officer- Multiple Sites- Temporary Ongoing

Honeycomb Jobs is working with a large Public Sector organisation, looking to recruit Full-time Probation Officers (6 months, to be reviewed).

The Client – The large Public Sector organisation is situated across multiple sites with a range of locations; Belfast, Armagh, N Antrim, Portadown, HMP Maghaberry and Downpatrick.

The Role: The Probation Officer will be responsible for the management of individual service users in the community and those currently retained in a secure facility. Seeking to reintegrate service users, we are looking for both newly qualified and established Social Workers who are wanting to make a positive contribution to the lives of service users; encouraging them to participate in society in a more meaningful way.

Duties will include but will not be limited to:

• Carry out detailed assessments of service users; including risk assessments.
• Managing a caseload of service users in the community.
• Supervise those placed on probation or subject to license.
• Representation of PBNI in courts, communities, prisons and other settings.
• Contribute to the delivery of high quality based programmes.

The Person

As the successful candidate you will meet the following criteria;

Essential:

• Must hold a recognised professional qualification in Social Work
• Must be registered as a Social Worker with the Northern Ireland Social Care Council (NISCC).
• Experience in engaging with adults who have mental health needs and or drug abuse.

AND

• A Full Driving License to meet the needs of the role.

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact Carla Forte , Public Sector Sourcing Specialist at Honeycomb Jobs on

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** Please note, we are receiving an exceptionally high number of applications and present and will be unable to shortlist candidates who are not meeting the specific requirements for this role. Due to the high volume of applications, we may be unable to provide individual feedback. We thank you in advance for your understanding. **