89872 - Probation Services Officer - Dorset, Devon and Torbay
Number of jobs available: 11
Detail of reserve list: 12 Months
Region: South West
City/Town: Barnstaple, Bournemouth, Dorchester, Exeter, Newton Abbot, Poole, Portland, Shaftesbury, Torquay, Weymouth
Building/Site: GUYS MARSH LEARNING CENTRE SHAFTSBURY, SP7 0AH, HM PRISON CHANNINGS WOOD NEWTON ABBOTT, TQ12 6DW, HM PRISON PORTLAND YOI - WORKS PORTLAND, DT5 1DL, HMYOI EXETER EXETER, EX4 4EX, NMS Brittany House, EX4 4EP, NMS Little Keep Gate, DT1 1AH, NPS 3-5 BARNFIELD ROAD EXETER, EX1 1RD, NPS 63 COMMERCIAL ROAD POOLE, BH14 0JB, NPS 7 MADEIRA ROAD BOURNEMOUTH, BH1 1QL, NPS Bay House, Riviera Park, Nicholson Road, Torquay, TQ2 7TD, NPS KINGSLEY HOUSE BARNSTAPLE, EX31 1DR
Grade: Other
NPS Pay Band: 3 National
Post Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full Time, Part Time, Part Time/Job Share, Flexible Working, Other
Role Type: Operational Delivery
Will the successful applicant have line manager responsibilities? No
Helping to keep the public safe. Giving people the chance to turn their lives around. Building a rewarding professional career. There are many reasons to join the Probation Service. What will yours be?
Salary: Your starting salary will be £25,310 (pay award pending) plus an additional annual prison supplement of £737 where applicable.
The Probation Service offers the opportunity for annual pay progression through a Competency Based Framework (CBF), which if eligible, will see your pay increase.
About the role: Probation services officers can help make a real difference to peoples’ lives. It’s not always easy to help someone turn their life around, but it can be immensely rewarding.
We’re looking for empathetic, patient and resilient people to join us as probation services officers. As well as making a difference to others, the role offers plenty of on-the-job training and a real chance to build a career in the Probation Service.
As a PSO, you’ll manage a caseload of offenders before and after sentence. You’ll assess and manage risks, provide information to courts and work closely with agencies throughout the justice system. You’ll also support offenders, providing practical advice about housing and employment.
About you: You don’t need a degree for this role. We’re much more interested in your personal qualities. Ideally, with experience of working with people who have social or personal difficulties, you’ll be empathetic, patient and resilient. Good writing skills are essential for producing clear and accurate reports to tight deadlines.
Responsibilities, Activities & Duties:
* To undertake the full range of offender management tasks with offenders assessed as low or medium risk of harm and support the Probation Officer grade in high-risk cases.
* To contribute to the delivery of the Risk Management Plan and report significant changes relating to risk of harm and/or of reoffending.
* To use computer-based systems to produce, update and maintain records and other documentation within agreed timescales.
* Ensure effective referrals to services and communicate with offender management staff, interventions staff, service providers and external agencies to review progress and associated risks.
* To undertake prison, home or alternate location visits as required.
* To undertake work in the court setting, including the completion of appropriate reports on cases.
* To provide cover within teams as required.
* To conduct mandatory alcohol and drug tests as required.
* Carry out safeguarding children duties in accordance with the NPS statutory responsibilities.
* To work within the aims and values of the PS.
Behaviours:
* Making Effective Decisions
* Managing a quality service
* Working Together
* Delivering at Pace
* Communicating and Influencing
* Developing Self and Others
Technical requirements:
* Minimum 2 GCSE's at Grade C or above, including English, Maths.
* Understanding of factors related to offending and the ability to empathise with a range of people.
* Knowledge and understanding of risk management/risk assessment as pertaining to offenders.
Application Process: To apply to this role you will be required to complete a short application form and detail responses to three Civil Service Behaviours and one Experience based question.
Interviews are provisionally scheduled for the 21st - 31st October 2024. Please note this is subject to change.
Working Arrangements & Further Information:
The MoJ offers Hybrid Working arrangements where business need allows.
Benefits:
The MoJ offers a range of benefits including annual leave, pension, training, and employee networks.
Diversity & Inclusion: The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found.
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