Job Title: Trainee Probation Officer
Post requires candidate to be entitled for work: Yes
Salary Range: £49,070.86 to £64,466.07
Contract Type: Permanent
Full time/Part Time: Full Time
Term Time only post: No
Advert Closing Date: 15/02/2026
Job Overview
The Jersey Probation and After-Care Service (JPACS) is seeking a Trainee Probation Officer. The successful applicant will complete a degree in social work and a period of in-service training and assessment, prior to qualification as a Probation Officer. Applicants should be educated to A Level standard or equivalent and have at least two years' experience working or volunteering in a social care related field.
What we’re looking for
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, courts, and community partners.
- A commitment to rehabilitation and public protection.
Why join us?
You’ll be part of a dedicated team making a real difference in people’s lives and the wider community. JPACS offers a supportive environment, opportunities for development, and the chance to contribute to innovative justice solutions.
For more information, please call Sarah Barrowcliffe, Team Manager, on 441900.
Job Purpose
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Competencies
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Jersey Public Service Careers
Across the Jersey Public Service, the scope of our work means our people enjoy a wide range of opportunities—working with recognised experts across teams, learning new skills, and developing their careers. We actively seek to recruit people from different backgrounds with diverse perspectives, creating a richer, more varied environment where you’re exposed to new ideas, new ways of thinking, and new opportunities to build an exciting and rewarding career.
To maintain the highest standards of public service, we have a rigorous screening process, to ensure candidates align with our values, skills, and professional requirements. This helps us create a trusted, capable workforce that can deliver excellence and safeguard our community.
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