Job summary
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Job description
Case Administrators play a vital support role in probation teams, helping to keep the public safe. Giving people the chance to turn their lives around. Building a rewarding professional career.
We�re looking for empathetic, patient, and organised people to join us in this varied role, which offers the chance to make a difference, gain new skills and build a rewarding career within the Probation Service�
If you are successful in the recruitment process and join the Probation Service, your starting salary will be �23,250.�
We are holding a Case Administrator webinar on the 7th October 2024 from 13:00hrs - 14:00hrs, do not miss this chance to learn more about Case Administrators, the essential work they do, and how you can contribute to making a difference. Register now to secure your spot!
Overview of the job
This is an administrative job within the National Probation Service.
Summary
The jobholder will provide administrative support within the National Probation Service (NPS), ensuring that staff and service users are supported through efficient processes, maintaining administration systems within specified timescales in order to promote the achievement of team and Divisional objectives.
In line with NPS policies and procedures, the job holder must at all times demonstrate a commitment to equality and inclusion and an understanding of their relevance to the work they do.
This role may involve some out of hours work.
The post holder must adhere to all policies in respect of the sensitive/confidential nature of the information handled whilst working in this position.
Responsibilities, Activities & Duties
The job holder will be required to carry out the following responsibilities, activities and duties:
1. Responsible for setting up and maintaining accurate offender and victim information on relevant approved databases.
2. Ensure the effective administration of referrals to and relationships between offender management, victims, interventions, service providers and external agencies and partnerships to enhance positive outcomes, manage risk, and reduce reoffending.
3. Prepare, maintain and collate case and other records, files and management information, in accordance with the standards required.
4. Receive and distribute information and communications in an appropriate manner, telephone, paper, e-mail.
5. Provide cover for an effective and efficient reception and telephone enquiry service
6. Act as single point of contact within unit for specialist area of work as required
7. Deal fairly, effectively and firmly with a range of Service users, some of whom may be in crisis, distress or who may display inappropriate or aggressive behaviour, and to seek appropriate support in accordance with the circumstances and office procedures.
8. Make practical arrangements such as appointments, directions, etc., for the implementation of the Sentence Plan.
9. Carry out enforcement administration as required.
10. Where necessary, issue petty cash /vouchers/warrants for travel costs etc, maintaining appropriate records in line with local office financial procedures.
11. Organise the availability of appropriate equipment, materials, and facilities for activities relating to the management of cases.
12. Report faulty equipment and / or materials to Manager and arrange for replacement/ repair as agreed.
13. Maintain appropriate systems to ensure the effective use of general unit resources and make recommendations for improvement as necessary.
14. Undertake specific Visor administration tasks in accordance with the procedures
15. Attend meetings as appropriate. Provide support to meetings as required including organising agenda, taking and, distributing notes/minutes and action points
16. Ensure all activities are conducted in accordance with Health and Safety policies and procedures, undertake equipment tests as required.
17. Provide cover within the unit and to other units within the LDU and Division as appropriate.
18. Carry out safeguarding children duties in accordance with the NPS statutory responsibilities and agency policies
19. Demonstrate pro-social modelling skills by consistently reinforcing pro-social behaviour and attitudes, challenge anti-social behaviour and attitudes.
20. To work within the aims and values of NPS and NOMS
The duties/responsibilities listed above describe the post as it is at present and is not intended to be exhaustive. The Job holder is expected to accept reasonable alterations and additional tasks of a similar level that may be necessary. Significant adjustments may require re-examination under Job Evaluation and shall be discussed in the first instance with the Job Holder.
Person specification
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Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
21. Delivering at Pace
22. Working Together
23. Managing a Quality Service
24. Communicating and Influencing
Benefits
25. Access to learning and development
26. A working environment that supports a range of flexible working options to enhance your work life balance
27. A working culture which encourages inclusion and diversity
28. A with an employer contribution of
29. Annual Leave
30. Public Holidays
31. Season Ticket Advance
For more information about the recruitment process, benefits and allowances and answers to general queries, please click the below link which will direct you to our Candidate Information Page.
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