14 April, 2025

'Big heart, thick skin, the patience of Job': new Simon Armitage poem shines light on what it’s like to work in the Probation Service

Award-winning poet laureate and former probation officer, Simon Armitage, has crafted an ode to those working in the Probation Service, acknowledging their work and efforts in a bid to encourage others to follow in their footsteps.

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