92183 - Bail Information Service: Bail Information Officer (BIO) - East Midlands
Number of jobs available: 6
Region: East Midlands
City/Town: Derby, Leicester, Lincoln, Nottingham
Building/Site: HM Prison Foston Hall, DE65 5DN; HM Prison Leicester, LE2 7AJ; HM Prison Lincoln, LN2 4BD; HM Prison Nottingham, NG5 3AG
Grade: EO
Band: 4
Post Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full Time, Flexible Working
Role Type: Operational Delivery
Will the successful applicant have line manager responsibilities? No
About the Department
MOJ is one of the largest government departments, employing around 70,000 people, with a budget of approximately £9 billion. Each year, millions of people use our services across the UK.
What we do
We work to protect the public and reduce reoffending, providing a more effective, transparent, and responsive criminal justice system.
This is an exciting opportunity to join the National Bail Information Service (BIS) as a Bail Information Officer.
Overview of the job
The work of a Bail Information Officer (BIO) is varied, diverse, time-critical, and demand-led. The job holder will undertake a full range of work with defendants and stakeholders supporting BIS processes and information gathering in prisons and produce factual and objective reports in preparation for court hearings where release on bail is being considered.
Summary
Contribute towards the provision of the National HMPPS Bail Information Service by providing a Bail Information Report to Magistrate and Crown Courts across England and Wales.
Responsibilities, Activities and Duties
1. Responsible for preparing written Bail Information Reports concerning defendants appearing at bail hearings.
2. Interview defendants held in prison establishments to gather information relevant to bail applications.
3. Ensure proposed accommodation availability checks are completed in a timely manner.
4. Extract and interpret information relating to defendants from available systems and databases.
5. Establish and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders involved with BIS.
6. Ensure referrals to community organisations for defendants are completed to assist in addressing identified support needs.
7. Analyse and accurately interpret complex Police records to identify any public protection or safeguarding concerns.
8. Provide ongoing support and through-care to defendants remanded into custody in preparation for subsequent hearings.
9. Ensure all relevant IT systems are updated to reflect the end-to-end process of BIS.
10. Work collaboratively with colleagues across BIS to ensure it meets its aims and objectives.
An ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence through the medium of English or Welsh is required.
Behaviours
* Making Effective Decisions
* Working Together
* Communicating and Influencing
* Delivering at Pace
* Managing a Quality Service
Experience
The job holder will need to demonstrate an understanding of prison and/or community-based Offender Management processes; have experience working in the criminal justice system or a similar community-based setting.
Technical
Completion of Prison Offender Manager training is desirable but not essential.
Background
This role sits within the National HMPPS Bail Information Service (BIS), providing relevant, objective, and factual information to courts.
Working Arrangements & Further Information
The MoJ offers Hybrid Working arrangements where business need allows. Standard full-time working hours are 37 hours per week excluding breaks.
Benefits
Annual leave, pension options, work-life balance initiatives, and training opportunities are provided.
Eligibility
All candidates are subject to security and identity checks prior to taking up post.
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