NMS Liverpool Film Studios, L5 9YJ, NPS 40 EUROPA BOULEVARD BIRKENHEAD, CH41 4PE, NPS CHEADLE AVENUE TUEBROOK LIVERPOOL, L13 3AE, NPS JUPITER HOUSE CHESTER, CH1 4QS
Grade: Other
NPS Pay Band: 5 National
Post Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full Time
Role Type: Operational Delivery
Will the successful applicant have line manager responsibilities? Yes
Locations will be discussed at interview.
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 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. Adopt a consistent, fair and objective standpoint when making decisions in relation to individual staff issues.
* 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 authorise expenditure within financial limits.
* In accordance with the business plan, to provide a leading role and direction in work with partners and key stakeholders, and represent the NPS as appropriate to the role.
* 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.
* Demonstrate pro-social modelling skills by consistently reinforcing pro-social behaviour and attitudes and challenging anti-social behaviour and attitudes.
* Carry out safeguarding children duties in accordance with the NPS statutory responsibilities and agency policies.
* 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. Significant adjustments may require re-examination under Job Evaluation and shall be discussed in the first instance with the Job Holder.
Behaviours
* Working Together
* Developing Self and Others
* Delivering at Pace
* Managing a Quality Service
* Making Effective Decisions
* Communicating and Influencing
* Leadership
Minimum 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.
* Diploma in Probation Studies.
* Diploma in Social Work (with Probation Option).
* CQSW (with Probation Option).
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
* Annual Leave: 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).
* 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 that have been established to provide advice and support and to enable the views of employees from minority groups to be expressed direct to senior management.
Eligibility
All candidates are subject to security and identity checks prior to taking up post.
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