91248 - PEP: Peer Mentor Co-Ordinator (Buckinghamshire, Milton Keynes and Oxford)
Number of jobs available: 1
Detail of reserve list: 12 Months
Region: South East, South West
City/Town: Aylesbury, Bicester, High Wycombe, Milton Keynes, Oxford
Building/Site: NPS 2A WYNNE JONES CENTRE AYLESBURY, HP21 7RL, NPS EASTON COURT HIGH WYCOMBE, HP11 2EL, NPS HEAD OFFICE OXON BICESTER, OX26 2QD, NPS MACMILLAN HOUSE OXFORD, OX1 1BN, NPS Milton Keynes Magistrates Court, MK9 2YK
Grade: Other
NPS Pay Band: 3 National
Post Type: Fixed Term, Loan
Duration of appointment: Up to 24 months
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
Overview of the job
To manage and maintain systems to provide a comprehensive Peer Mentoring service in the local area. The role is regionally based and reports to the regional Engaging People on Probation (EPOP) manager. The postholder will manage and supervise up to 15 volunteer peer mentors, with responsibility for recruiting and coordinating peer mentors in Probation. The postholder does not require a probation qualification but will need a keen understanding of risk and other operational issues. The postholder will desirably have lived experience of the criminal justice system.
Summary
The Peer Mentor Coordinator will ensure a Peer Mentoring service in their local area. Liaising with Commissioned Rehabilitative Service Providers to identify opportunities for Peer Mentor involvement and employment. Promoting the Going Forward into Employment scheme across the region and with Peer Mentors. Supporting the regional Engaging People on Probation (EPOP) Plan, including maximising opportunities to capture People on Probation (PoP) insights. The role will need to liaise with the EPOP Contract Supplier as required. Working flexibly across operational sites as required. The role will be required to keep abreast of development in services, legislation and practice relevant to Peer-Led Work, Engaging People on Probation and broader Service User Engagement. Ensuring high standards of safeguarding and risk management are adhered to and implementation of Probation Service policies. Contribute to maintaining safe systems of work and a safe environment.
Responsibilities, Activities and Duties
The job holder will be required to carry out the following responsibilities, activities and duties:
1. Recruitment, assessment and training of new Peer Mentors across the region.
2. Ongoing management and supervision of Peer Mentors, including wellbeing support, coaching and development work to improve Peer Mentor skills and capability.
3. Supporting the establishment of a Development and Progression Pathway for all Peer Mentors.
4. Working with Peer Mentors and colleagues to develop, review and harmonise the Peer Mentoring arrangements across the region, implementing ‘Peer-Led Work: Conditions of Success’.
5. Delivery of Peer Mentor-led activities in a variety of group-based settings including, but not limited to:
* Probation offices
* Approved Premises
* Community Payback inductions and group sessions
* External providers of women’s services
1. Identifying further opportunities for the involvement of Peer Mentors.
2. Liaising with Commissioned Rehabilitative Service Providers to identify opportunities for Peer Mentor involvement and employment.
3. Promoting the Going Forward into Employment scheme across the region and with Peer Mentors.
4. Supporting the regional Engaging People on Probation (EPOP) Plan, including:
* Maximising opportunities to capture PoP insights
* Establishing local PoP Focus Groups
* Establishing a regional Lived Experience Panel
5. Liaising with the EPOP Contract Supplier as required.
6. To manage and maintain systems to provide a comprehensive Peer Mentoring service in the local area.
7. To assist in the development and delivery of the regional Peer Mentoring Delivery Plan.
8. To attend Team Meetings with regional counterparts.
9. To contribute to the development of the national Peer Mentoring picture as required.
10. Champion the value of Peer Mentors, and of the Engaging PoP agenda, to colleagues and partners.
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. Significant adjustments may require re-examination under the Job Evaluation Scheme and shall be discussed in the first instance with the job holder.
An ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence through the medium of English or (where specified in Wales) Welsh.
Civil Service Success Profile Criteria
Behaviours
* Seeing the Big Picture
* Changing and Improving
* Leadership
* Communicating and Influencing
* Working Together
* Managing a Quality Service
Experience
* Desirable - Lived experience of prison and/or probation.
* 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.
* Understanding of risk management and assessment, understanding of multiagency 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 improvement 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 service’s health and safety policies.
Ability
* Communicate confidently and effectively, verbally and in writing.
* Good written and communication skills, including familiarity with report writing at senior levels and writing communications that are appropriate at all levels of literacy.
* Proven ability to build effective working relationships, both within a team and through networking with other organisations to achieve an aim.
* Show a capacity to work independently and the ability to keep calm under pressure.
* Good IT skills including proven experience of using Word, Excel and Outlook in a similar work environment.
The job holder must be able to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in English or (when specified in Wales) Welsh.
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 www.gmpf.org.uk for further information.
* Training: The Ministry of Justice is committed to staff development and offers an extensive range of training and development opportunities.
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.
As a Disability Confident employer, MoJ are committed to providing everyone with the opportunity to demonstrate their skills, talent and abilities, by making adjustments throughout all elements of the recruitment process and in the workplace. MoJ are able to offer an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum selection criteria, except in a limited number of campaigns.
Diversity & Inclusion
The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found.
Interviews are expected to be held in mid-November.
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