Contents Location About the job Benefits Things you need to know Apply and further information Location This position is based at NPS 125 EDWARD STREET NUNEATON, CV11 5RD, NPS 23 WELLINGTON ROAD BILSTON, WV14 6AH, NPS 33 KENILWORTH ROAD LEAMINGTON SPA, CV32 6JG, NPS 85 STONNALL ROAD WALSALL, WS9 8JZ, NPS 89 OMBERSLEY ROAD WORCESTER, WR3 7BT, NPS 96 EDGBASTON ROAD BIRMINGHAM, B12 9QA, NPS CARPENTER HOUSE BIRMINGHAM, B16 9HS, NPS CLAY LANE OLDBURY, B69 4TH, NPS JACKIE HARRIETT HOUSE BIRMINGHAM, B6 6AJ About the job Job summary Please refer to Job Description Job description The existing vacancy is for one fulltime AP Manager at Braley House, Worcester. Please note that in addition to the current full-time permanent vacancy, this campaign will be used to create a 12-month merit list, that may be utilised to fulfil future permanent, full-time/ part-time, loans or fixed term roles. A number of our Approved Premises within this area are part of our Mental Health and Psychology Informed Planned Environments (PIPE) facilities. Overview of the job This is a management role within the Probation Service (PS). The job holder will be responsible for managing an Approved Premise (AP). They will manage the practice of AP staff within the designated site and ensure the effective management of risk posed by resident offenders. Summary The jobholder will manage the efficient and effective operation of the AP. They will supervise AP staff to ensure compliance with NPS strategy for use of AP. They will create and maintain a safe environment ensuring the safety of staff, residents, the public and the premises. They will offer support and cover to other teams/functions during periods of absence. 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. The AP Manager will be expected to participate in an out-of-hours standby duty rota. Responsibilities, Activities & Duties The job holder will be required to carry out the following responsibilities, activities and duties: 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 and national standards To ensure that all team resources, are deployed efficiently and effectively. To ensure that staff can efficiently and effectively meet the requirements of the PS' contract with HMPPS and local business plans as required To access, interpret, analyse and apply performance data pro-actively in order to improve function/team performance, evaluate practice and deliver organisational 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 ensure that AP staff manage risk appropriately, and meet all public protection standards and targets To contribute directly to public protection through multi-agency arrangements and individual casework review, discussion and feedback To ensure that AP staff manage self-harm, wellbeing and social care needs of residents, and carry out First Aid as necessary in the case of injury or self harm To promote a culture of innovation and continuous improvement to service delivery To manage financial resources as delegated by the AP Area Manager In accordance with the business plan, to provide a leading role and direction in work with partners and key stakeholders, and represent the PS as appropriate to the role To facilitate effective communication between the AP management team and internal and external partners To respond positively to the concerns of neighbours and the community local to the AP. To undertake 'stand-by' duties and participate in the 'out-of-hours' rota, responding to issues as appropriate To ensure the effective functioning of contracts for staffing, facilities and estates as delegated by the AP Area Manager As a member of the AP Management Team, to play an active part in the corporate management of the PS as necessary Carry out safeguarding children and safeguarding adult duties in accordance with the PS statutory responsibilities and agency policies To undertake specific areas of responsibility as delegated by the Area Manager and any other duties as appropriate commensurate with the grading of the post 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 Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Leadership Developing Self and Others Working Together Making Effective Decisions Delivering at Pace Managing a Quality Service 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. 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. 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). Apply and further information 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-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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