Probation Service Officer- Ealing Magistrates Court

Red Snapper Recruitment is currently seeking a Probation Services Officer to join the National Probation Service at Ealing Magistrates Court.
This is an excellent opportunity for a practitioner to support vital frontline probation work within a busy Magistrates Court environment. The successful candidate will be based fully on site at Ealing Magistrates Court, working closely with court teams to deliver high-quality Pre-Sentence Reports, undertake court duty, and support daily probation operations.

Job Summary

• Location: Ealing Magistrates Court, W13 0SD
• Contract Type: Temporary, 6 months with possibility of extension
• Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week
• Rate: 18.59 p/h PAYE or 24.48 p/h Umbrella
• Working Pattern: Fully on-site, Monday to Friday

Key Responsibilities

• Produce timely and high-quality Pre-Sentence Reports (PSRs), including same-day oral and written reports.
• Act as Court Duty Officer, supporting daily court operations.
• Manage PSR requests, complete results processing, and issue initial appointments following sentencing.
• Engage with court staff, probation colleagues, and partner agencies to support accurate and efficient sentencing processes.
• Maintain accurate case records and updates within probation case management systems.
• Represent the Probation Service professionally in a fast-paced, dynamic court setting.

Essential Requirements

• Experience working within the Probation Service as a PSO.
• Previous Court experience
• Strong understanding of probation processes, risk management principles, and report-writing standards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce clear, concise, and defensible reports.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure, managing competing priorities in a busy court environment.

This role is subject to pre-employment checks and probation Enhanced level 1 vetting.
If this role is not for you but you know someone who may be interested, please refer them. We offer a 75 retail voucher referral bonus for successful introductions (subject to terms).
RSR Justice is a market-leading recruitment business dedicated to providing high-quality candidates and services to the offender rehabilitation and criminal justice sectors.
Red Snapper Recruitment is part of the Red Snapper Group and is an equal opportunities employer.