Probation Officer Annual Leave Calculator

How much annual leave do you get? This calculator shows leave entitlement for a Probation Officer based on your sector's terms: days and hours, pro-rata for part-time, plus bank holidays. Use it to check your entitlement or plan time off.

Assumptions and pay data

Pay data: HMPPS pay (Prison & Probation). Illustrative; prison Band 3 and NPS probation bands. Prison pay includes unsocial hours. Check prisonandprobationjobs.gov.uk or your employer.

Leave entitlement is based on your sector's terms (e.g. NHS AfC, NJC, Civil Service). Figures are illustrative; check your contract and employer for exact entitlement.
Part-time: we pro-rate by your contracted hours vs full-time hours for your sector.
Bank holidays: as per your sector (England & Wales typically 8). Scotland and Northern Ireland may differ.

Annual Leave Calculator

You'll see:

Your annual leave entitlement in days and hours
Pro-rata for part-time and for partial years
Bank holidays and total time off

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Frequently asked questions

About this role

What is a Probation Officer?

A Probation Officer works with people on community sentences or released from prison. They assess risk, supervise offenders and support rehabilitation. Most hold a degree or professional qualification and work for the National Probation Service (NPS) or a CRC.

Is it a rewarding career?

Probation work offers impact on rehabilitation and public protection. Pay and job satisfaction depend on employer and grade. Progression to senior probation officer or management is common.

What is my annual leave entitlement?

Use the calculator above to see your leave in days and hours, including pro-rata for part-time and bank holidays. Entitlements are based on your sector's terms; check your contract for exact figures.

Disclaimer

This calculator provides illustrative estimates only and is not financial or career advice. Pay rules and allowances can change. Always check your employer or official sources for definitive figures.