Sign In Register
Government services | Law and legal | Social care
Probation officers supervise people serving community and prison sentences and help them to stay away from crime.
You can do a foundation degree, higher national diploma or degree in:
Other subjects may be acceptable. Once you complete your course you can apply for the Professional Qualification in Probation training programme. You'll usually need 1 or 2 A-Levels, or equivalent, for a foundation degree or higher national diploma. You'll need 2 to 3 A-Levels, or equivalent, for a degree.
You may be able to do a probation officer degree apprenticeship. You'll usually need 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) and A-Levels, or equivalent, for a degree apprenticeship.
You could start as a probation services officer, then:
Volunteering
You'll be expected to have paid or voluntary experience of working with vulnerable people or people with challenging behaviour before you apply for training.
You may be able to apply for probation jobs if you already hold a Level 5 or equivalent qualification approved by HM Prison & Probation Service. For example, a social work degree that includes a probation option. It will help if you have some knowledge of how the criminal justice and rehabilitation systems work.
You can join the Probation Institute for professional development opportunities.
You'll need:
In this role you could:
With experience you could become a senior probation officer. With further training you could specialise in working with particular groups, like high-risk or sexual offenders. Further promotion usually means moving into management and away from working with offenders. You could become an area manager.
Youth workers guide and support young people aged 11 to 25. They organise activities to help with personal and social development.
Solicitors advise clients about the law and act on their behalf in legal matters.
Coroners investigate deaths where the causes are unexplained, or the person’s identity is unclear or unknown.
Nursery workers help babies and children up to 5 years old to develop and learn in a safe and supportive setting.
Senior care workers provide physical and emotional support to individuals and supervise teams of care assistants.
Judges hear evidence in criminal and civil courts, make rulings and pass sentences based on the information presented during cases.
Looking for a career in childcare? Wylde Green Nursery, part of the Old Station Nursery Group, believe in creating brighter futures for every child in their care by providing the very best care and learning environment to the children so that they are ready for every stage of learning. Lots of great benefits including Perkbox and your birthday off!
Our Legal Apprenticeship is structured to provide you with the best of both worlds the opportunity to gain legal qualifications while gaining practical experience. You will begin your journey in our Managed Legal Services team, gaining hands-on experience and building your legal knowledge. As you progress through the apprenticeship, youll be exposed to real-world client work and will rotate across different areas of our business. Along the way, you will receive ongoing support and development to ensure your success.
Start your career in childcare with this well-established nursery. Working within an early years setting, you will be supporting the teacher in to classroom. Duties will include supervising and supporting children at all times including school visits, trips and out of school activities etc.
Looking for your next step in a career in childcare? Michelle Dodgson Childminders are currently looking for an apprentice to complete a level 2 or level 3 qualification. You will provide the children with safe, secure and stimulating environment as well as planning a range of activities.
Kickstart your career in childcare with The Nursery on the Green - we’re looking for a passionate Early Years Practitioner Apprentice to join our caring team and help shape the future of young minds!
An exciting new Paralegal Apprenticeship opportunity located in Didsbury. Pabla and Pabla Solicitors are looking for an eager individual to join their team and kick start their journey on a legal pathway.
If you are looking to enter into a career in childcare then an apprenticeship with Mama Bear’s Day Nursery and Pre-school could be for you!
Are you looking to start your career within childcare? Come and join our fun and dynamic team! Develop your early years career with this fantastic opportunity in a growing, ambitious company, providing care, education and compliance for children to the highest standard.
ensure a high standard of educare for all the children within nurseryTo eventually be key worker to a group of childrenTo support each child in reaching their full potential To be a responsible team member
Start searching for Apprenticeships Near You
You can find the Privacy Policy here.
Please read it carefully and click the button below to confirm that you understand the changes.
GetMyFirstJob offers you a whole new way to find Apprenticeships, Degree Apprenticeships, Work Experience and Graduate opportunities to get ahead. It’s not just a search tool – we’ll connect you with the Best Employers, Colleges & Providers and Universities to get you on the right track faster.