General Information
Salary: £44,100 - £46,000
Working Pattern: Full Time
Location: Telford
Closing Date: 18-Feb-2025
Business Unit: PDU fordshire Shropshire and Telford (2021)
Post Type: Permanent
Job ID: 2715
Descriptions & Requirements
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 demonstrate a commitment to equality and inclusion and an understanding of their relevance to the work they do.
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 are deployed cost effectively
4. To ensure that staff can meet the requirements of the NPS’ contract with HMPPS and local business plans
5. To access, interpret, analyse and apply performance data pro-actively
6. To proactively manage staff development and issues of underperformance
7. To ensure that offender managers manage risk appropriately
8. To contribute directly to public protection
9. To promote a culture of innovation and continuous improvement
10. To manage financial resources for your area of responsibility
11. To facilitate effective communication between the LDU/Operational Unit management team and partners
12. To play an active part in the corporate management of the NPS
13. To undertake specific areas of responsibility as delegated
14. To demonstrate pro-social modelling skills
15. To carry out safeguarding children duties
16. 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 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.
Behaviours
* Working Together
* Developing Self and Others
* Delivering at Pace
* Managing a Quality Service
* Making Effective Decisions
* Communicating and Influencing
* Leadership
Essential Experience
* Substantial experience with a proven record of good practice in a variety of settings
* Understanding of the role of the Probation Service in the Criminal Justice System
* Knowledge and understanding of the factors which influence engagement with victims
* Experience of risk management and assessment
* Evidence of ability to evaluate practice
* Experience of working under pressure
* Experience of contributing to effective administration
* Demonstrable achievements in managing/supporting change
* Able to demonstrate well-developed IT skills
* Experience of proactively championing diversity and inclusiveness
* 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 Welsh.
Technical Requirements
* Probation Qualification Framework Graduate Diploma/ Honours Degree in Community Justice integrated with Level 5 Diploma in Probation Practice.
* Or a qualification recognised by the Secretary of State for Justice as per Section 10 of the Offender Management Act 2007.
Additional Information
Please Note: The Pay Band advertised is competency based. If you are an External Candidate, you will start at the lowest end of the scale. IMPORTANT: This campaign is taking part in a research study testing feasibility of using Questions in Advance (QiA).
Working Arrangements & Further Information
The MoJ offers Hybrid Working arrangements where business need allows. Standard full-time working hours are 37 hours per week excluding breaks.
Benefits
The MoJ offers a range of benefits including Annual Leave, Pension, Training, and Networks.
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