91239 - Senior Probation Officer - HMP Eastwood Park - Fixed Term 9 Months
Number of jobs available: 1
Detail of reserve list: 12 Months
Region: South West
City/Town: Wotton-under-Edge
Building/Site: HMYOI Eastwood Park, GL12 8DB
Grade: Other
NPS Pay Band: 5 National
Post Type: Fixed Term, Loan
Duration of appointment: Up to 9 months
Working Pattern: Full Time
Role Type: Senior Leadership
Will the successful applicant have line manager responsibilities? Yes
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.
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.
11. To facilitate effective communication between the LDU/Operational Unit management team and internal and external partners.
12. To play an active part in the corporate management of the NPS as necessary, as a member of the LDU/Operational Unit Management Team.
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.
Essential Experience
* 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.
* Experience of working under pressure and fulfilling demanding deadlines.
* Experience of working flexibly as a member of a team to achieve performance targets.
* 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.
Technical requirements
Probation Qualification Framework Graduate Diploma/Honours Degree in Community Justice integrated with Level 5 Diploma in Probation Practice or a qualification recognized 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.
Benefits
The MoJ offers a range of benefits including annual leave, pension schemes, training opportunities, and employee-run networks.
Diversity & Inclusion
The Civil Service is committed to attracting, retaining, and investing in talent wherever it is found.
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