Probation Officer
20AI CAN DO20%moving to62%
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STARTING PAY£28,000 - £35,000
REGULATORY MOATThe law requires human oversight. That human could be you.
CAREERMASH (EN)FROM PUBLIC SERVICES & GOVERNMENT →
Probation Officer
Probation officers help people who have committed crimes to turn their lives around. They check in with people doing community sentences or on parole, offer support, and help them find work and housing so they don't reoffend.
This job holds up well against AI
AI cannot yet do much of what this job actually involves, and the law requires human oversight. That human could be you. That is about as safe as careers get right now, though it is still worth learning to use the tools well.
Career progression path
1FIRST STEPJunior Probation OfficerAs a Junior Probation Officer, you will assist senior officers in managing caseloads and conducting assessments.£28,000 - £35,000
2GAINING EXPERIENCEMid-Level Probation OfficerIn this role, you will take on a full caseload, develop rehabilitation plans, and liaise with various stakeholders.£40,000 - £50,000
3PEAK CAREERSenior Probation OfficerAs a Senior Probation Officer, you will oversee a team, manage complex cases, and contribute to policy development.£60,000+
Real apprenticeship standards
Live UK apprenticeship standards that lead into this career, from the Institute for Apprenticeships register.
L3Probation service practitioner18 months typicalnot published