Contents Location About the job Benefits Things you need to know Apply and further information Location This position is based at NMS Little Keep Gate, DT1 1AH, NPS 2 WESTWEY ROAD WEYMOUTH, DT4 8SU, NPS 63 COMMERCIAL ROAD POOLE, BH14 0JB, NPS 7 MADEIRA ROAD BOURNEMOUTH, BH1 1QL About the job Job summary Please refer to Job Description Job description An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Offender Personality Disorder (OPD) Pathway as a Probation Officer specialising in Personality Disorder (PDPO). This role is part time (0.5 FTE) which can be offered as a split role alongside an operational PO role. You will join the Dorset OPD team, supporting with the Core Offender Management tasks (including triaging, OPD consultations, formulations, staff training and OPD joint casework), as well as supporting our IIRMS provision. Dorset OPD are looking forward to welcoming a PDPO again. Full training for the role will be provided. The PDPO is a highly valued role within the team and wider Probation Service. If you have any questions or want to discuss the role further please do not hesitate to get in touch with Naomi Jenkins (Clinical Lead Dorset OPD) naomijenkinsnhs.net, The PDPO will work alongside NHS OPD colleagues in the delivery of case identification, triage, case formulation, training, and possible delivery of interventions within the OPD Pathway, Intensive Intervention and Risk Management Service (IIRMS) and Approved Premises. In this unique and challenging role, the post holder will be responsible for jointly developing and delivering the key elements of partnership working within this field, resulting in an integrated, sustained package of training and psychologically driven work which will enhance existing offender management arrangements. Person Specification. The successful applicant must be able to demonstrate their ability to meet most of the following criteria: Significant up to date knowledge, interest and/or experience of working with Personality Difficulties. Experience of delivering training to a variety of services, or willingness to undertake this. Commitment to equality and diversity to service users and staff including all with protected characteristics. Proven ability to work effectively with partnership agencies. Strong organisational and communication skills. Proven ability to innovate and identify opportunities. Passionate and resilient. Willingness to travel. The post is a 0.5 FTE and can be undertaken alongside a current role such as Sentence Management. There is an expectation that the successful candidate will rotate out of this role after a period of 3 5 years. Overview of the job Post holders will undertake the full range of offender management tasks with people on probation under supervision including assessment, sentence implementation and producing reports; utilising service procedures and practice directions to underpin professional judgement. Summary To assess and manage the risk posed by people on probation to protect victims of crime and the general the public by: Providing information and advice to criminal courts, other criminal justice agencies and partner organisations. Supervise people on probation subject to community orders and licences and during custodial sentences. Contribute to the management of risk. 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 undertake. The post holder must adhere to all policies in respect of the sensitive/confidential nature of the information handled whilst working in this position. Responsibilities, Activities & Duties Probation Officers may be required to undertake any combination, or all, of the duties and responsibilities set out below. To provide professional advice and assessment, including written reports to courts, the Parole Board, other criminal justice agencies and partner organisations. To undertake the full range of offender management tasks with people on probation assessed at all levels of risk of serious harm including high and very high. To use computer based systems to produce, update and maintain records and other documentation within agreed timescales. To ensure timely and effective referrals to, and relationships between, offender management, court teams, victim contact units, interventions, Approved Premises, prisons and external agencies to enhance positive outcomes, manage risk and reduce reoffending. To attend professional meetings and represent the PS at appropriate partnership forums e.g. MAPPA, MARAC. To work collaboratively with colleagues, maintain effective team relationships and provide professional guidance and support to Probation Services Officers (PSOs) and other staff as appropriate. To provide cover within your team and to other teams as required. To undertake prison, home or other alternate location visits as required. To deliver and co-lead accredited programmes commensurate with grade. To conduct mandatory alcohol and drug tests as required, and to follow prescribed medication procedures. Carry out safeguarding children duties in accordance with the PS statutory responsibilities and agency policies. Demonstrate pro-social modelling skills by consistently reinforcing pro-social behaviour and attitudes and challenging anti-social behaviour and attitudes. 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 Please refer to Job Description Qualifications Qualified Probation Officer Languages Fluent written and spoken English Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Changing and Improving Delivering at Pace Making Effective Decisions Working Together Communicating and Influencing Benefits 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 Things you need to know Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths and Experience. https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. Security Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks. 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Contact point for applicants Job contact : Name : SSCL Recruitment Enquiries Team Email : Moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiriesgov.sscl.com Telephone : 0845 241 5358 Recruitment team Email : Moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiriesgov.sscl.com Further information Appointment to the Civil Service is governed by the Civil Service Commissions 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. 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