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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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