VACANCIES

There are no vacancies at present for support staff.

For all future applications, please note the following:

Follow this link for guidance notes on completing your application form.

Follow this link for important information about submitting your application form.

Follow this link for an Application Form in Word format.

Follow this link for an Application Form in pdf format.

Follow this link should you require the Application Form in an alternative format.

Alternatively, email: human.resources@merseyside.probation.gsi.gov.uk for an application pack or telephone 0151 920 7634 quoting the reference number of the vacancy you are interested in.

We offer excellent benefits, including 27 days annual leave initially (increasing with service) plus public/bank holidays, membership of Local Government Pension Scheme and access to an Employee Assistance Programme.

Merseyside Probation Trust is aiming to be an equal opportunities employer.

Application packs are available in alternative formats.  Applications from all sectors of the community are welcome.  Selection is on merit basis only.

NEW QUALIFYING ARRANGEMENTS FOR PROBATION SERVICE OFFICERS/PROBATION OFFICERS

From 1st April 2010, the training programme for the Probation Service will change. Previously the qualification for people to work as Probation Officers was the Diploma in Probation Studies. Whilst still recognised, this qualification route is no longer available to new entrants.

In its place will be the Probation Qualifications Framework (PQF). This framework has been designed to allow staff to progress through ascending levels of qualification so that they can be qualified either as a Probation Services Officer (PSO) or a Probation Officer (PO), the two main operational roles which deal directly with offenders. Details of these roles (and the differences between them), together with the elements of the PQF can be found on the leaflet entitled Access to Probation Qualifications (available on this website). The qualifications will be gained during employment with the Service.

It should be noted therefore that the first step to take on pursuing these qualifications and a career in the Probation Service as a PSO or PO, will be to join the Service as an unqualified PSO at one of the specified entry points.

On successful completion of the entire PQF, PSOs will be fully qualified to apply for PO positions as they become available. Progression through the ascending levels of qualification within the PQF will be subject to a selection process designed to meet the workforce needs of the Local Probation Trust. As such, some PSOs will not be supported to train beyond a new minimum necessary qualification which will be the Level 3 Vocational Qualification Diploma in Probation Practice

Merseyside Probation Trust, will recruit to fill vacancies as and when they occur and we will advertise these vacancies on this website, in addition to other media.

Merseyside Probation Trust, currently have no plans for any external recruitment onto the Probation Qualifications Framework (PQF) for the year 2010/11. For future opportunities please review this website again from January 2011.