Mark Benden

Head of Operations, SW Probation Region. 2 'young adults' both now graduated & working, lapsed SCUBA diver, keen motorcyclist & traveller, all views my own.

[Mark Benden @M_Mark66]

A warm welcome to our latest cohort of newly qualified Probation Officers joining us today. Congratulations on your achievement and good luck as you start the next phase of your career, really pleased to have you with us in SW region.

[Mark Benden @M_Mark66]

SW Probation region is recruiting to 2 x Head of PDU (ACO) roles. A great opportunity to join an enthusiastic & forward looking senior management team committed to making the region the best it can be for our staff & those we work with. See my earlier posts for details & links.

[Mark Benden @M_Mark66]

SW Probation Region are recruiting to a Head of Service (ACO) role in our Bath and North Somerset PDU. A fantastic opportunity. For more detail follow the link .

12506 - Head of Operational Function - Bath / North Somerset PDU - Full Time - Permanent https://t.co/vhlxtsvme7

[Mark Benden @M_Mark66]

SW Probation Region are recruiting to a Head of Service (ACO) role in our Swindon & Wiltshire PDU. A fantastic opportunity. For more detail follow the link below.

12511 - Head of Operational Function - Swindon and Wiltshire PDU - Full Time - Permanent https://t.co/tat5kx3z3L

[Mark Benden @M_Mark66]

Looking forward to a day with Dorset colleagues at their Development Day. Many thanks for the invite and loving the 'buzz' in the room 😁

[Mark Benden @M_Mark66]

A warm welcome to our latest cohort of PQiPs (Trainee Probation Officers) joining the SW Region today. Hoping you enjoy your learning journey and wishing you every success as you progress towards qualifying as a Probation Officer - good luck, I look forward to meeting you.

[Mark Benden @M_Mark66]

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[Mark Benden @M_Mark66]

Are you Probation qualified and looking for a new opportunity? We recruiting to a Head of PDU vacancy in Plymouth. A challenging but hugely rewarding leadership role. 9164 - Head of Operational Function - Head of Plymouth PDU - Permanent - 9164 - Ministry of Justice

[Mark Benden @M_Mark66]

Proud and privileged to be attending the Criminal Justice Studies graduation at Portsmouth University today. Many congratulations to all our graduates on securing their degree and Probation Officer qualification.

[Mark Benden @M_Mark66]

Massive congratulations to our recent Newly Qualified Probation Officers, our biggest cohort yet 😄. Well done on completing your training, best of luck as you embark on your Probation Officer journey and thank you for choosing to remain in the SW Region, you are truly welcome.

[Mark Benden @M_Mark66]

Today is the 5th annual #HiddenHeroes Day – a chance to recognise colleagues working in UK prisons, IRCs, Probation & Youth Justice settings

Thank you all for the amazing, challenging & rewarding work you do, & for your commitment & resilience. YOU make the difference.

[Devon & Cornwall PCC @DC_PCC]

New website coming soon! We're giving our site a refresh and will be launching it in the next few days. The previous website is currently unavailable so check back here to see when our new site is live

[Mark Benden @M_Mark66]

A belated warm welcome to our latest cohort of PQiPs who joined us earlier this month. Congratulations on getting your place on the programme, which I hope you will find engaging, interesting, informative and enjoyable. Good luck in your studies and practice.

[Mark Benden @M_Mark66]

Heading to Worle today for a regional leadership meeting then Bristol tomorrow. Not a bad view for the morning commute, the Devon coast in all its glory 😁

[Mark Benden @M_Mark66]

@EstherSchmidt97 Sorry to hear that Esther, I know you were looking forward to rediscovering your childhood.

[Mark Benden @M_Mark66]

@AutyAngela Couldn't agree more @AutyAngela. This was my treat at the weekend 😁

[Mark Benden @M_Mark66]

Many congratulations to our latest cohort of newly qualified Probation Officers joining offices across the region today. Well done all and good luck in the next phase of your career 🎉

[Mark Benden @M_Mark66]

@SWProbationDT Development Day underway. Entertaining 'spaghetti tower build' ice breaker followed by insightful and inspiring presentation from Alcoholics Anonymous. Now an input on neurodivergence.

[Mark Benden @M_Mark66]

@SWProbationDT development day underway. Entertaining 'spaghetti tower build' ice breaker followed by insightful & inspiring presentation from Alcoholics Anonymous. Now an input on neurodiversity .

[Mark Benden @M_Mark66]

In @SWProbationDT tomorrow for the PDU development day. Looking forward to meeting up with most of the team face to face 😁