92191 - Bail Information Service: Bail Information Officer (BIO) - Yorkshire & The Humber
Number of jobs available: 6
Detail of reserve list: 12 Months
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber
City/Town: Doncaster, Kingston-upon-Hull
Building/Site: HM PRISON HULL, HU9 5LS, HMP/YOI DONCASTER, DN5 8UX
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 (including those in the Probation Service), 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. We are also responsible for the following parts of the justice system:
* courts
* prisons
This is an exciting opportunity to join the National Bail Information Service (BIS) as a Bail Information Officer.
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, 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 (Magistrate and Crown Courts) where release on bail is being considered.
The job holder will work in a prison establishment within a designated BIS region and duties will be identified locally or centrally allocated. Reports will be prepared and written in advance of hearings.
This is a non-operational role with no line management responsibilities. Reporting to a designated manager within a BIS Regional Hub.
The job holder will have regular interaction, both in person and virtually, with defendants.
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.
Gather all required and available information and prepare factual and objective reports to be delivered to the judiciary in written format prior to hearings taking place.
Responsibilities, Activities and Duties
The job holder will be required to carry out the following responsibilities, activities and duties:
* Responsible for preparing written BIRs concerning defendants appearing at second and subsequent bail hearings in Magistrate and Crown Courts following an initial period of remand into prison custody.
* Interview defendants held in prison establishments, either in person or via Video Link, to gather information relevant to bail applications. Verifying information provided wherever possible.
* Ensure proposed accommodation availability checks are completed in a timely and efficient manner.
* Extract and interpret information relating to defendants from available systems and databases. Including where available NDelius, the Digital Prison System (DPS) and the Offender Assessment System (OASys). Identify previous offending behaviour and instances of non-compliance as well as previous engagement with Probation supervision. Liaising with Community Offender Managers where applicable.
* Establish and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders involved with BIS. Obtaining information relevant to the defendant and their application for release on bail. This will include, but is not limited to, solicitors, Probation Service, mental health teams, substance misuse services, and court staff.
* Ensure referrals to community organisations for defendants are completed to assist in addressing any identified support needs and to access ongoing support if released on bail.
* Analyse and accurately interpret complex Police records to identify any public protection or safeguarding concerns and submit necessary referrals/requests for information to Probation, Local Authorities, Police Forces and any other appropriate agencies.
* Liaise with Local Authorities, and where identified, share Safeguarding concerns and relevant information.
* Provide ongoing support and through-care to defendants remanded into custody in preparation for subsequent hearings at which release on bail is to be considered.
* Where there is an identified need for accommodation support, ensure referrals to Community Accommodation Services (Level 2) are completed and contribute towards referrals to Community Accommodation Services (Level 1) in line with National HMPPS Policy.
* Liaise with Immigration Teams or Home Office to gather information on defendants identified as Foreign Nationals.
* Contribute to the support of defendants identified as potential victims of modern-day slavery through liaison with the National Referral Mechanism Team.
* Ensure all relevant IT systems are updated to fully reflect the end-end process of BIS.
* Responsible for working collaboratively with colleagues across BIS to ensure it meets its aims and objectives. Supporting peers and maintaining effective and productive team relationships.
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.
Minimum Requirements
An ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence through the medium of English or (where specified in Wales) Welsh.
Civil Service Success Profile Criteria
Behaviours
* Making Effective Decisions
* Working Together
* Communicating and Influencing
* Delivering at Pace
* Managing a Quality Service
Ability
* The ability to analyse and interpret complex information from professional systems and databases.
* The ability to prepare high quality written reports.
* The ability to communicate effectively and build constructive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
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.
* Working with a diverse range of individuals in a prison or community setting.
* Establishing and maintaining strong working relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
* Planning, coordinating and prioritising work.
* Knowledge and understanding of the work of the criminal justice system.
* Experience of accurately recording data and resource outcomes.
Technical
* Completion of Prison Offender Manager training is desirable but not essential.
Background
This role sits within the National HMPPS Bail Information Service (BIS).
The National HMPPS Bail Information Service (BIS) is a dedicated and pro-active service providing relevant, objective, and factual information to courts, enabling more informed decisions to be made regarding bail. BIS is currently expanding its delivery into all reception prisons and courts across England and Wales.
These vacancies are within the area of London and successful candidates will be required to deliver BIS across the following sites: HMP Doncaster, HMP Hull.
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 (please be aware that this role can only be worked in the UK and not overseas). Some roles will not be suitable for Hybrid Working. Similarly, Hybrid Working will not suit everyone’s circumstances. Arrangements will be discussed and agreed with the successful candidate(s) and subject to regular review.
For nationally advertised roles, the successful candidate(s) will be appointed to a MoJ office location, which may include their nearest Justice Collaboration Centre or Justice Satellite Office. This will be discussed and agreed on the completion of pre-employment checks.
Standard full time working hours are 37 hours per week excluding breaks which are unpaid. HMPPS welcomes part-time, flexible and job-sharing working patterns, where they meet the demands of the role and business needs. All applications for part-time, flexible and job-sharing working patterns will be considered in accordance with the HMPPS’ Flexible Working policy.
Benefits
Annual Leave
The holiday year runs from 1 March. If you work a non-standard work pattern your leave entitlement may be expressed in either hours or days as appropriate. Leave entitlement is calculated on a pro-rata basis and you will be advised of your actual entitlement on appointment.
Bank, Public and Privilege Holidays
You are entitled to 9 days (66 hours 36 minutes) in recognition of bank, public and privilege holidays.
Pension
The Civil Service offers a choice of two pension schemes, giving you the flexibility to choose the pension that suits you best.
Work Life Balance
HM Prison & Probation Service (HMPPS) is keen to encourage alternative working arrangements. Work life balance provides greater opportunities for staff to work more flexibly wherever managers and establishments can accommodate requests to do so. HMPPS offers flexible working subject to completion of a satisfactory probationary period and NVQ.
Season Ticket Advance
After two months’ service, you’ll be eligible to apply for a season ticket advance to purchase a quarterly or longer-period season ticket for travel between home and your place of work.
Training
HMPPS is committed to staff development and offers a range of training and development opportunities, including areas such as Equality and Diversity, Dealing with Challenging Behaviour, Suicide Prevention and Anti Bullying Programmes.
-All staff receive security and diversity training and an individual induction programme into their new roles.
Eligibility
-All candidates are subject to security and identity checks prior to taking up post.
-All external candidates are subject to 6 months probation. Internal candidates are subject to probation if they have not already served a probationary period within HMPPS.
-All staff are required to declare whether they are a member of a group or organisation which the HMPPS considers to be racist.
Working for the Civil Service
The Civil Service Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.
We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles.
As a Disability Confident employer, MoJ are committed to providing everyone with the opportunity to demonstrate their skills, talent and abilities, by making adjustments throughout all elements of the recruitment process and in the workplace. MoJ are able to offer an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum selection criteria.
Diversity & Inclusion
The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found.
Success Profiles will enable a fairer and more inclusive method of recruitment by enabling us to assess the range of experiences, abilities, strengths, behaviours and technical/professional skills required for different roles.
Application form stage assessments
Behaviours
Managing a Quality Service - 250 word limit
Delivering at Pace - 250 word limit
Experience
Statement of Suitability - 500 word limit
A sift based on the lead behaviour, Managing a Quality Service, may be held if a large number of applications are received.
Interview stage assessments
There is 1 interview stage for this vacancy.
Behaviours
Communicating and Influencing
Working Together
Strengths may also be assessed at interview but these are not shared in advance.
Additional Assessment(s)
Presentation
A Great Place to Work for Veterans
The "Making the Civil Service a Great Place to work for veterans" initiative includes a guaranteed interview scheme to those who meet the minimum criteria.
Redeployment Interview Scheme
Civil Service departments are expected to explore redeployment opportunities before making an individual redundant.
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