Engaging People on Probation North East PS @EngagingPoP
Listening to the voices, stories and lived experiences of people on probation to help us understand what really matters. North East Joined March 2023-
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Brilliant work by people on Probation at Locke Park in Redcar. Our Supervisor said, "It was a great team effort, the team worked extremely hard and managed to get a lot done. What a difference it’s made so far." #CommunityPayback #ProbationNorthEast
‼️Great opportunity to become a Probation Services Officer in the Probation Service North East Region 🗺️Role based in the North East Region ⏰Closes: 11:55pm on Monday 23rd February 2026 👉Apply now on Civil Service Jobs civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/csr/index.cgi?…
Working in the Probation Service, we know that every conversation and decision matters – not just for the offenders, but for victims, families, neighbours and the wider community. Join our extraordinary team: prisonandprobationjobs.gov.uk/probation-serv…
People on Probation completing Unpaid Work hours completed a litter pick at Dene Park in Peterlee last week. Great efforts by the Team! #CommunityPayback #ProbationNorthEast
Your listening skills can start a ripple of change. Probation staff make tough, informed decisions every day, supporting change that helps build safer communities. Apply now ⬇️ prisonandprobationjobs.gov.uk/probation-serv… An extraordinary job. Done by someone like you.
We held a get together before Christmas, how lovely are these cupcakes one of our EPoP volunteers kindly made for us!🧁
Our volunteers have been creating artwork to display in the offices, as a way of making the space more welcoming ☺️
It's loaf at first sight - this rose sculpture's petals are made from bread.🥖 Every year, we receive entries made from unusual materials, and bread seems to make recurring appearances! [Artwork: Recycled Rose, HM Prison Wymott, Bronze Award for Sculpture, 2025]
HMP Northumberland: Strong leadership and innovation driving positive outcomes Read the inspection report: hmiprisons.justiceinspectorates.gov.uk/?post_type=hmi… And the press notice: hmiprisons.justiceinspectorates.gov.uk/?post_type=new… See the healthy prison scores:
Yesterday, we had a development day for Sunderland PDU at the Stadium of Light, celebrating all things EPoP & Lived Experience, co-delivered by our volunteers. It was such a lovely day. We gave out awards to our dedicated volunteers & to excellent staff who go the extra mile 🌟😊
Every child's circumstances are different, and their interests must come first. Thank you to all our staff and partners who help children maintain and strengthen often complex relationships with their parents in prison. @ChildrenHandS
Today is the first-ever National Children with a Parent in Prison Day! This has been many years in the making, and we are so appreciative of every single person who has raised awareness of this issue to help make this happen. Prisons, schools, community groups and other
We had probation officers, trainee officers and people on probation come together to talk about how to be professionally curious. This included how to best navigate challenging questions in a respectful manner🌟
Lovely remembrance display created by People on Probation and installed at our Wetherby House office in Stockton by the Community Payback participants @PoppyLegion
Two unmissable #Insights25 events exploring radio in the CJS 🎧 📻 Tour Radio Wanno at HMP Wandsworth: ow.ly/rcnu50XeTzg 💻@prisonradiouk - learn about the world's first national radio for prisoners: ow.ly/lLJp50XeTyv #HMPPS #MoJ #Innovation #Justice
@HMIProbation posted a Regional Spotlight which highlights probation practice from across the North East region. Inspectors were impressed with the Back-to-Basics strategy commissioned by the Regional Probation Director. lnkd.in/e8bNv9Dj
In the North East region of the Probation Service, inspectors observed effective risk management and disclosure in the management of Riley buff.ly/WKIhsM1
Yesterday we published our latest Regional Spotlight which highlights strong probation practice from across the North East region. Inspectors were impressed with the Back-to-Basics strategy commissioned by the Regional Probation Director. buff.ly/P0eybrN
“Hidden Heroes Day is an opportunity to celebrate the people who work tirelessly in prisons, probation, and youth custody services. Their dedication, compassion, and resilience to deliver punishment that cuts crime is truly extraordinary.” Lord Timpson, Minister of State, MoJ
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