92177 - Bail Information Service: Bail Information Officer (BIO) - South Central
Number of jobs available: 4
Detail of reserve list: 12 Months
Region: South West
City/Town: Bicester, Winchester
Building/Site: HM Prison Bullingdon, OX25 1PZ, HM PRISON WINCHESTER, SO22 5DF
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 - including at 500 courts and tribunals, and 133 prisons in England and Wales.
What we do
We work to protect the public and reduce reoffending, and to provide a more effective, transparent, and responsive criminal justice system for victims and the public.
Overview of the job
The National HMPPS Bail Information Service (BIS) is part of the Prisons Operations Directorate. The work of a Bail Information Officer (BIO) is varied, 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 (Magistrate and Crown Courts) 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 at hearings where release on bail is being considered.
Responsibilities, Activities and Duties
1. Responsible for preparing written Bail Information Reports concerning defendants appearing at second and subsequent bail hearings.
2. Interview defendants held in prison establishments, either in person or via Video Link, 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 any identified support needs.
7. Analyse and accurately interpret complex Police records to identify any public protection or safeguarding concerns.
8. Liaise with Local Authorities and share safeguarding concerns and relevant information.
9. Provide ongoing support and through-care to defendants remanded into custody.
10. Ensure all relevant IT systems are updated to reflect the end-to-end process of BIS.
The duties/responsibilities listed above describe the post as it is at present and are 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.
Minimum Requirements
The job holder will need to demonstrate an understanding of prison and/or community-based Offender Management processes and have experience working in the criminal justice system or a similar community-based setting.
Working Arrangements & Further Information
The MoJ offers Hybrid Working arrangements where business need allows. This is an informal, non-contractual form of flexible working that blends working from your base location, different MoJ sites and/or from home.
Benefits
Annual Leave: The holiday year runs from 1 March. Leave entitlement is calculated on a pro-rata basis.
Pension: The Civil Service offers a choice of two pension schemes.
Work Life Balance: HMPPS is keen to encourage alternative working arrangements.
Training: HMPPS is committed to staff development and offers a range of training and development opportunities.
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