HM Prison and Probation Service is hiring new staff in Warrington and across Cheshire to help manage and support people who are serving sentences in the community. This recruitment drive aims to fill roles that focus on the rehabilitation of offenders and keeping the local public safe.
There are six permanent positions available for probation service officers across Warrington, Crewe, and Chester, with applications closing on 30 March 2026. A separate part-time job (22 hours) is also being advertised for a Community Payback officer based in Runcorn to manage community work projects for offenders in the Warrington and Halton area.
New staff will earn a salary between £26,475 and £31,650 while carrying out daily tasks such as writing reports and assessing the progress of people on probation. The Ministry of Justice has stated that a university degree is not required for these roles, as they are looking for applicants with personal qualities like patience, resilience, and empathy.
These local vacancies are part of a wider government push to expand the workforce, following a national commitment to onboard at least 1,300 Trainee Probation Officers before the end of the 2025-2026 financial year. Residents who are interested in applying can find more details on the Civil Service Jobs Portal or through updates from Jobcentre Plus Cheshire.
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