This position is based at HM PRISON LINDHOLME DONCASTER, DN7 6EE Job Summary Please refer to Job Description Job Description Overview of the job This is an advisory job in an establishment. Summary The job holder is responsible for leading on the provision of advice on equality issues within the establishment, ensuring compliance with legislation. This is a non-rotational, non-operational job with line management responsibilities. Responsibilities, Activities And Duties The job holder will be required to carry out the following responsibilities, activities and duties: Responsible for ensuring Equality Impact Assessments are completed appropriately Responsible for ensuring a programme of Equality Impact Assessments is in place and that it is being actioned Responsible for the dissemination of equality monitoring data and any actions agreed to eliminate any unlawful discrimination. Responsible for developing and managing the establishment annual Equality Plan setting out how the establishment will address opportunities and issues relating to equality Responsible for ensuring the establishment is aware of what is required for it to meet its legal obligations under relevant equality legislation Creates an Equality Action Plan, highlighting and resolving areas of non-compliance Contributes to the establishment Equality Committee, encouraging employee engagement in the equality agenda. Take a lead in the activities of the Committee, writing and presenting reports and be responsible for addressing issues raised Responsible for carrying out equality related audits and reports findings to the Senior Management Team (SMT) Responsible for developing links between other areas of the establishment and local groups to aid and improve the knowledge and understanding of different equality strands Works closely with Safer Custody to assist in the decency agenda and address bullying and harassment related to equality issues Works closely with litigation lead on equality related litigation Responsible for ensuring that all staff, agency workers and volunteers receive equality training and ensures that all prisoners receive an equality induction and appropriate equality related training in accordance with their sentence plan Manage the Diversity Incident Reporting Form (DIRF) process Undertake Other Advisor Tasks Including : Responsible for acting as the subject matter Lead advisor in the establishment providing advice and recommendations to the Senior Management Team, managers and individuals Responsible for the management of all staff within their area. This includes staff performance, development and annual appraisal through to sickness absence management Responsible for keeping up to date and ensuring establishment compliance with changes in law and legislation in their field Develop and maintain local policies and procedures in subject area and ensure that these are in line with national standards, and Guidance, legislation and current best practice Responsible for suggesting ways for improving and achieving Service Delivery Indicators (SDI) Undertake and ensure that all relevant administration, data collection and analysis including relevant SDIs are collated Deliver and organise awareness sessions in relevant area Chair monthly meetings in relevant work area Liaise with external bodies where required 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. Undertake Other Advisor Tasks Including : Responsible for acting as the subject matter Lead advisor in the establishment providing advice and recommendations to the Senior Management Team, managers and individuals Responsible for the management of all staff within their area. This includes staff performance, development and annual appraisal through to sickness absence management Responsible for keeping up to date and ensuring establishment compliance with changes in law and legislation in their field Develop and maintain local policies and procedures in subject area and ensure that these are in line with national standards, and Guidance, legislation and current best practice Responsible for suggesting ways for improving and achieving Service Delivery Indicators (SDI) Undertake and ensure that all relevant administration, data collection and analysis including relevant SDIs are collated Deliver and organise awareness sessions in relevant area Chair monthly meetings in relevant work area Liaise with external bodies where required 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. Person specification Please Refer To Job Description Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Making Effective Decisions Leadership Communicating and Influencing Working Together Managing a Quality Service Alongside your salary of £38,272, HM Prison & Probation Service contributes £11,087 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. Access to learning and development A working environment that supports a range of flexible working options to enhance your work life balance A working culture which encourages inclusion and diversity A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97% Annual Leave Public Holidays 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. Link: https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours. https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours. 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Nationality requirements This Job Is Broadly Open To The Following Groups: UK nationals nationals of the Republic of Ireland nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window) nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020 Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window) Working for the Civil Service The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) 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 (opens in a new window). The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) 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 (opens in a new window). The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. Diversity and Inclusion The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window). This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative. Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records. Contact point for applicants Job Contact : Name : SSCL Recruitment Enquiries Team Email : moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiriesresourcing.soprasteria.co.uk Telephone : 0845 241 5358 Recruitment team Email : moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiriesresourcing.soprasteria.co.uk Further information Appointment to the Civil Service is governed by the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles. I you feel a department has breached the requirement of the Recruitment Principles and would like to raise this, please contact SSCL (Moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiriesgov.sscl.com) in the first instance. If the role has been advertised externally (outside of the Civil Service) and you are not satisfied with the response, you may bring your complaint to the Commission. For further information on bringing a complaint to the Civil Service Commission please visit their web pages: http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/civil-service-recruitment/complaints https://jobs.justice.gov.uk/careers/JobDetail/2321?entityId2321