Probation Service Officer (short sentence function)
Last updated: 10 May 2022
‘Gateway to practice’
Probation Service Officers (PSOs) work in a range of roles within the organisation and the ‘gateway to practice’ is generic learning to give you a good foundation for working as a PSO in any role.
Learning for your role
You then need to complement this with the specific learning needed to do your role well which is set out below. It is expected that you would complete this learning during the first 6 months of practice (with the exception of ‘Introduction to working with people convicted of sexual offences’). If you are working in a prison, your establishment may require you to complete additional training. Please discuss this with your line manager.
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Helpful guide to accessing myLearning
Title | Delivery method | Approximate time |
Security and data protection | eLearning | 1 hr 20 mins |
Health and safety | eLearning | 1 hr 20 mins |
Counter fraud, bribery and corruption | eLearning | 45 mins |
Inclusion in the civil service | eLearning | 40 mins |
Prevent | eLearning | 40 mins |
Child protection and safeguarding | eLearning | 1 hour |
Domestic abuse awareness | eLearning | 1 hour |
Adult safeguarding | eLearning | 1 hour |
You will work with your manager to discuss your individual learning needs and identify what additional learning opportunities you require.