Overworked and underpaid - Probation Service Officer (PSO) HMPPS Employee Review

2.0
22 Apr 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Majority of colleagues genuinely had hearts of gold.

Cons

Grossly overworked and underpaid. Caseload so high I did not recognise names. Do not join if you want your mental health in tact

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5.0
4 May 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Looking for a job that pays well with good career progression? This is the job for you.

Cons

There's no cons i can think of at this moment in time.

2.0
9 Apr 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Brilliant team of colleagues Can make strong overtime money if you're prepared to work almost 24/7 Strong pension if you make it that far

Cons

No longer a long-term career Minimal support from management Entire system is overworked, over capacity and as a result crippled Minimal support and aftercare from incidents Anything and everything is scrutinised Prisoner-pleasing, anti-staff

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