89348 - Serious Further Offence Reviewer - Performance and Quality - Yorkshire and the Humber Probation Service - Yorkshire and the Humber
Number of jobs available: 1
Detail of reserve list: 12 Months
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber
City/Town: Barnsley, Beverley, Bradford, Bridlington, Dewsbury, Doncaster, Goole, Grimsby, Halifax, Harrogate, Huddersfield, Kingston-upon-Hull, Leeds, Northallerton, Rotherham, Scarborough, Scunthorpe, Sheffield, Wakefield, York
Building/Site: Various locations across Yorkshire and the Humber
Grade: Other
NPS Pay Band: 5 National
Post Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Part Time
Role Type: Other
Will the successful applicant have line manager responsibilities? No
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
* 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, including interventions, are deployed cost effectively and provide best value in terms of both budget control and realising the organisation's strategic aims.
* 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.
* To access, interpret, analyse and apply performance data pro-actively in order to maximise LDU/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.
* To ensure that offender managers 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 promote a culture of innovation and continuous improvement to service delivery.
* 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 facilitate effective communication between the LDU/Operational Unit management team and internal and external partners.
* To play an active part in the corporate management of the NPS as necessary, as a member of the LDU/Operational Unit Management Team.
* To undertake specific areas of responsibility as delegated by the Head of Operational Function.
* 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
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.
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.
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. Some roles will not be suitable for Hybrid Working.
Benefits
The MoJ offers a range of benefits:
* Annual Leave: 25 days on appointment, increasing to 30 days after five years’ service, plus public holidays.
* Pension: The National Probation Service is covered by the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
* 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 established to provide advice and support.
Eligibility
All candidates are subject to security and identity checks prior to taking up post.
Application form stage assessments
Behaviours
* Developing Self and Others - 250 word limit
* Communicating and Influencing - 250 word limit
* Managing a Quality Service - 250 word limit
* Making Effective Decisions - 250 word limit
Closing Date: 13/09/2024, 23:55 hours.
Contact information
If you require any assistance please e mail YatHPS.recruitment@justice.gov.uk.
Please quote the job reference - 89348.
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