Job summary
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Job description
The North West Probation �Homeless Prevention Team� is looking for a Specialist Housing Probation Service Officer to support the delivery of Community Accommodation Service 3 (CAS3) and the wider strategic aims of �improving housing outcomes for People on Probation across the North West.�
Key activities in this role are:
ؠ Managing referrals and placing service users within CAS3
ؠ Offering support to Probation Staff with people on probation facing issues of homelessness
ؠ Representing the HPT/CAS3 service at multi agency meetings
ؠ Supporting the delivery and roll out of housing training across NW HMPPS staff in-conjunction with relevant partners.
The successful candidate must have or be willing to develop their knowledge of Homelessness Legislation (HRA2017 and DTR practice).� They must have experience of advocacy/support of individuals facing homelessness. �Ideally, they will have some experience of a criminal justice setting and understanding of risk management.
In addition, the successful candidate will be a highly organised, motivated team player, who can manage multiple time demands and deliver quality outcomes in a very fast-moving environment and is constantly looking to innovate and improve customer services.
Overview of the job��������
The job holder will undertake the full range of work with people on probation before and after sentence. This will include assessment, sentence implementation, offender management and producing reports. The job holder will provide case management support to a full range of people on probation utilising service procedures and practice directions that underpin professional judgement.
Summary�� � � �
To assess and manage the risk (including risk management plans and escalation) posed by people on probation to protect victims of crime and the general public by:
1. Liaising, providing information and advice to criminal courts, criminal justice agencies and other partner agencies.
2. Supervise and manage risk of those people on probation subject to community sentences, during and after custodial sentences.
3. Work with other agencies and groups to prevent crime and meet the needs of victims and people on probation.
In line with PS 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.
The post holder must adhere to all policies in respect of the sensitive/confidential nature of the information handled whilst working in this position.
If relevant to the role, some out of hours working may be required ( Courts, Approved Premises, programmes, evening reporting etc.).
Responsibilities, Activities & Duties����������
The job holder will be required to carry out the following responsibilities, activities and duties:
4. To undertake the full range of offender management tasks with people on probation assessed as low or medium risk of harm and to support the Probation Officer grade in high risk cases.
5. When providing case manager support, to contribute to the delivery of the Risk Management plan and report significant changes relating to risk of harm and/or of reoffending or any non‐compliance within agreed enforcement procedures.
6. To use computer based systems to produce, update and maintain records and other documentation within agreed timescales.
7. Ensure effective referrals to services and facilities and communicate with offender management staff, interventions staff, service providers and external agencies to review progress and associated risks.
8. To undertake prison, home or alternate location visits as required in accordance with service procedures and policies.
9. To undertake work in the court setting, including the completion of appropriate reports on cases and prosecution of breaches.
10. To provide cover within teams as required.
11. To deliver and co-lead accredited programmes commensurate with grade.
12. To conduct mandatory alcohol and drug tests as required, and to follow prescribed medication procedures.
13. Carry out safeguarding children duties in accordance with the PS statutory responsibilities and agency policies.
14. Demonstrate pro-social modelling skills by consistently reinforcing pro-social behaviour and attitudes and challenging anti-social behaviour and attitudes.
15. To work within the aims and values of PS and HMPPS.
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 the Job Evaluation Scheme and shall be discussed in the first instance with the job holder.
An ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence through the medium of English or (where specified in Wales) Welsh.
Person specification
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Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
16. Making Effective Decisions
17. Delivering at Pace
18. Working Together
Benefits
19. Access to learning and development
20. A working environment that supports a range of flexible working options to enhance your work life balance
21. A working culture which encourages inclusion and diversity
22. A with an employer contribution of
23. Annual Leave
24. Public Holidays
25. Season Ticket Advance
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