Job Locations:
Accrington, Blackpool, Burnley, Chorley, Lancaster, Preston, Skelmersdale
Building/Site:
NMS The Globe Centre, BB5 0RE, NPS 384 Talbot Road Blackpool, FY3 7AW, NPS 41 West Road Lancaster, LA1 4NU, NPS 50 Avenham Street Preston, PR1 3BN, NPS Bolton Street Chorley, PR7 3BB, NPS Chapel House Skelmersdale, WN8 8AP, NPS Queens Lancashire Way Burnley
Grade: Other
NPS Pay Band: 5 National
Post Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full Time
Role Type: Operational Delivery
Line Manager Responsibilities: No
Overview of the Job
The MAPPA Coordinator supports and is accountable to the local MAPPA Strategic Management Board (SMB) to provide management of MAPPA activity. MAPPA Coordination aims to ensure that multi-agency risk management is focused on the right people in a timely and efficient manner. It helps ensure the delivery of robust and defensible plans, which address known indicators of serious harm to others. This is a management role undertaken on behalf of the local SMB within a multi-disciplinary team. The jobholder will be subject to their agency's policies, aims, and values.
Summary
In line with national MAPPA guidance, the MAPPA Coordinator is the single point of contact for MAPPA and has overall responsibility for the oversight of MAPPA arrangements. 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.
Responsibilities, Activities & Duties
The job holder will be required to carry out the following responsibilities, activities, and duties:
* To be accountable to the SMB
* To be the single point of contact for the management of MAPPA offenders
* To work on behalf of the SMB to implement the MAPPA process as outlined in the MAPPA guidance
* To ensure effective and appropriate information sharing
* To ensure that statistical data is collated and reported upon as required in the MAPPA guidance
* To work on behalf of the SMB to implement the SMB Business Plan
* To provide necessary training and quality assurance for the management of MAPPA offenders
* To be the ViSOR central point of contact for the MAPPA area
* To provide effective management and leadership to the team
* To be accountable for the quality delivery of good practice and team performance improvement within policy
* To ensure that all team resources are deployed cost-effectively and provide best value in terms of both budget control and realizing the MAPPA's strategic aims
* To access, interpret, analyze, and apply performance data proactively in order to maximize MAPPA performance, evaluate practice, and deliver MAPPA aims
* To proactively manage staff development, issues of underperformance, attendance, health and safety, employee relations, and diversity matters. Adopt a consistent, fair, and objective standpoint when making decisions in relation to individual staff issues
* To promote a culture of innovation and continuous improvement to MAPPA service delivery
* In accordance with the SMB business plan, to provide a leading role and direction in work with partners and key stakeholders, and represent the NPS as appropriate to the role
* To facilitate effective communication between the Responsible Authorities and the Duty to Cooperate Agencies and to ensure they are provided with up-to-date information
* To develop and deliver training/briefing sessions for MAPPA to staff within the relevant Responsible Authorities and Duty to Cooperate Agencies
* Ensure that local MAPPA arrangements comply with statutory safeguarding responsibilities
* 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 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. Significant adjustments may require re-examination under the Job Evaluation scheme and shall be discussed in the first instance with the Job Holder.
Behaviours
* Substantial experience with a proven record of good practice in a variety of settings (including offender risk assessment and management and within a multi-disciplinary environment)
* Experience of evaluating practice and providing a practice perspective on policy development
* Experience of contributing to the provision of effective administration and information systems
* Demonstrable achievements in managing/supporting change and effecting improvements in quality and efficiency
* Experience of proactively championing diversity and inclusiveness both internally and externally
Technical Requirements
* Knowledge and understanding of the victim contact scheme for victims of crime
* Understanding of the role of MAPPA in the Criminal Justice System
* Knowledge and understanding of the ViSOR application
* IT skills including evidence of ability to interpret and apply performance reports
The job holder must be able to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in English or (when specified in Wales) Welsh.
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.
Benefits
* Annual Leave: Annual leave is 25 days on appointment and will increase to 30 days after five years’ service, plus public holidays. Leave for part-time and job share posts will be calculated on a pro-rata basis.
* Pension: The National Probation Service is covered by the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) run through the Greater Manchester Pension Fund (GMPF).
* Training: The Ministry of Justice is committed to staff development and offers an extensive range of training and development opportunities.
* Networks: The opportunity to join employee-run networks that have been established to provide advice and support.
Eligibility
All candidates are subject to security and identity checks prior to taking up post.
Support
* A range of ‘Family Friendly’ policies such as opportunities to work reduced hours or job share.
* Access to flexible benefits such as voluntary benefits, retail vouchers, and discounts on a range of goods and services.
* Paid paternity, adoption, and maternity leave.
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.
Diversity & Inclusion
The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found.
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