90489 - Senior Probation Officer - Yorkshire and the Humber Probation Service - HMP Doncaster
Number of jobs available: 1
Detail of reserve list: 12 Months
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber
City/Town: Doncaster
Building/Site: HMP/YOI DONCASTER, DN5 8UX
Grade: Other
NPS Pay Band: 5 National
Post Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full Time
Role Type: Operational Delivery
Will the successful applicant have line manager responsibilities? Yes
This is a permanent position within the OMiC group. HMP Doncaster is a private establishment and you would sign a 2-year deployment agreement with the option to agree an exceptional 3rd year. After the deployment, you will be redeployed under consultation within the OMiC group.
Overview of the job
This is a management role within the National Probation Service (NPS). The Senior Probation Officer supports the Head of Operational Function to provide management and a leading role within a Local Delivery Unit (LDU) or other operational unit.
Summary
The job holder will be expected to manage and lead staff within the operational area to the required standard and will offer support and cover to other teams/functions during periods of absence.
In line with NPS 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.
If relevant to the role, some out of hours working may be required.
Responsibilities, Activities & Duties
Senior Probation Officers may be required to undertake any combination, or all, of the duties and responsibilities set out below:
1. To provide effective management and leadership to the team.
2. To be accountable for the quality delivery of good practice and team performance improvement within policy and national standards.
3. To ensure that all team resources, including interventions, are deployed cost-effectively and provide best value in terms of both budget control and realizing the organization's strategic aims.
4. To ensure that staff can efficiently and effectively meet the requirements of the NPS' contract with HMPPS, Community Rehabilitation Companies (CRC), and local business plans as required.
5. To access, interpret, analyze and apply performance data proactively in order to maximize LDU/team performance, evaluate practice, and deliver organizational aims.
6. 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.
7. To ensure that offender managers manage risk appropriately and meet all public protection standards and targets.
8. To contribute directly to public protection through multi-agency arrangements and individual casework review, discussion, and feedback.
9. To promote a culture of innovation and continuous improvement to service delivery.
10. To manage financial resources for your area of responsibility as required by your Head of Operational Function and in line with HMPPS financial regulations and policies. To authorize expenditure within financial limits.
11. In accordance with the 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.
12. To facilitate effective communication between the LDU/Operational Unit management team and internal and external partners.
13. To play an active part in the corporate management of the NPS as necessary, as a member of the LDU/Operational Unit Management Team.
14. To undertake specific areas of responsibility as delegated by the Head of Operational Function.
15. Demonstrate pro-social modeling skills by consistently reinforcing pro-social behavior and attitudes and challenging anti-social behavior and attitudes.
16. Carry out safeguarding children duties in accordance with the NPS statutory responsibilities and agency policies.
17. To work within the aims and values of NPS and HMPPS.
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 Job Evaluation and shall be discussed in the first instance with the Job Holder.
Behaviours
* Working Together
* Developing Self and Others
* Delivering at Pace
* Managing a Quality Service
* Making Effective Decisions
* Communicating and Influencing
* Leadership
Minimum Requirements
* Substantial experience with a proven record of good practice in a variety of settings (including offender risk assessment and management) as a Probation Officer or from working within another criminal justice agency or related work context.
* Understanding of the role of the Probation Service in the Criminal Justice System and in a multi-disciplinary setting.
* Knowledge and understanding of the factors which influence engagement with victims.
* Experience of risk management and assessment, understanding of multi-agency risk assessment and management procedures.
* Evidence of ability to evaluate practice.
* Evidence of ability to provide a practice perspective on policy development.
* Experience of working under pressure and fulfilling demanding deadlines.
* Experience of working flexibly as a member of a team to achieve performance targets.
* 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.
* Able to demonstrate well-developed IT skills, including evidence of ability to interpret and apply performance reports.
* Experience of proactively championing diversity and inclusiveness both internally and externally.
* Ability to implement the services health and safety policies.
An ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence through the medium of English or (where specified in Wales) Welsh.
Technical requirements
Probation Qualification Framework Graduate Diploma/ Honours Degree in Community Justice integrated with Level 5 Diploma in Probation Practice.
Or a qualification which was recognised at the time of qualification by the Secretary of State for Justice as per Section 10 of the Offender Management Act 2007. The following qualifications gained in England and Wales were previously recognised as providing such eligibility:
* Diploma in Probation Studies
* Diploma in Social Work (with Probation Option)
* CQSW (with Probation Option)
The job holder must be able to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in English or (when specified in Wales) Welsh.
Mandatory Eligibility Requirements
Qualifications
Probation Qualification Framework Graduate Diploma/ Honours Degree in Community Justice integrated with Level 5 Diploma in Probation Practice.
Or a qualification which was recognised at the time of qualification by the Secretary of State for Justice as per Section 10 of the Offender Management Act 2007. The following qualifications gained in England and Wales were previously recognised as providing such eligibility:
* Diploma in Probation Studies
* Diploma in Social Work (with Probation Option)
* CQSW (with Probation Option)
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
The MoJ offers a range of 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). Please visit for further information.
Please note: Any current Civil Servant who is a member of the PCSPS, by accepting an offer of employment to the National Probation Services will be opted out of the PCSPS and auto enrolled into the Local Government Pension Scheme.
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 and to enable the views of employees from minority groups to be expressed direct to senior management. There are currently networks for employees of minority ethnic origin, employees with disabilities, employees with caring responsibilities, women employees, and lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender.
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.
* Free annual sight tests for employees who use computer screens.
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. Should you feel that the recruitment process has breached the recruitment principles you are able to raise a formal complaint.
Interview dates
Expected week commencing 14 October 2024
Closing Date: 27/09/2024, 23:55 hours.
Contact information
If you require any assistance please e-mail YatHPS.Recruitment@justice.gov.uk. Please quote the job reference - 90489.
Success Profiles
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
* Working Together - 250 word limit
* Managing a Quality Service - 250 word limit
* Making Effective Decisions - 250 word limit
Experience
CV
Statement of Suitability - 500 word limit
A sift based on the lead behaviour, Leadership, may be held if a large number of applications are received.
Interview stage assessments
There is 1 interview stage for this vacancy.
Behaviours
* Leadership
* Working Together
* Managing a Quality Service
* Making Effective Decisions
Experience
To be asked at Interview
Technical Skills
To be asked at interview
Strengths may also be assessed at interview but these are not shared in advance.
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.
This job is broadly open to the following groups:
* 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)
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