90328 - Qualified Probation Officers - HMP Onley & HMP Rye Hill
Number of jobs available: 2
Detail of reserve list: 12 Months
Region: East of England
City/Town: Rugby
Building/Site: HM Prison Rye Hill, CV23 8SZ, HMYOI ONLEY RUGBY, CV23 8AP
Grade: Other
NPS Pay Band: 4 National
Post Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full Time, Part Time, Part Time/Job Share, Flexible Working, Other
Role Type: Probation Officer
Will the successful applicant have line manager responsibilities? Yes
Overview of the job
Post holders will undertake the full range of offender management tasks with people on probation under supervision including assessment, sentence implementation and producing reports; utilising service procedures and practice directions to underpin professional judgement.
Summary
To assess and manage the risk posed by people on probation to protect victims of crime and the general public by:
1. Providing information and advice to criminal courts, other criminal justice agencies and partner organisations.
2. Supervise people on probation subject to community orders and licences and during custodial sentences.
3. Contribute to the management of risk.
4. Work with other agencies and groups to prevent crime and meet the needs of victims and people on probation.
In line with PS 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 undertake.
The post holder must adhere to all policies in respect of the sensitive/confidential nature of the information handled whilst working in this position.
Responsibilities, Activities & Duties
Probation Officers may be required to undertake any combination, or all, of the duties and responsibilities set out below:
1. To provide professional advice and assessment, including written reports to courts, the Parole Board, other criminal justice agencies and partner organisations.
2. To undertake the full range of offender management tasks with people on probation assessed at all levels of risk of serious harm including high and very high.
3. To use computer based systems to produce, update and maintain records and other documentation within agreed timescales.
4. To ensure timely and effective referrals to, and relationships between, offender management, court teams, victim contact units, interventions, Approved Premises, prisons and external agencies to enhance positive outcomes, manage risk and reduce reoffending.
5. To attend professional meetings and represent the PS at appropriate partnership forums e.g. MAPPA, MARAC.
6. To work collaboratively with colleagues, maintain effective team relationships and provide professional guidance and support to Probation Services Officers (PSOs) and other staff as appropriate.
7. To provide cover within your team and to other teams as required.
8. To undertake prison, home or other alternate location visits as required.
9. To deliver and co-lead accredited programmes commensurate with grade.
10. To conduct mandatory alcohol and drug tests as required, and to follow prescribed medication procedures.
11. Carry out safeguarding children duties in accordance with the PS statutory responsibilities and agency policies.
12. Demonstrate pro-social modelling skills by consistently reinforcing pro-social behaviour and attitudes and challenging anti-social behaviour and attitudes.
13. To work within the aims and values of PS 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.
An ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence through the medium of English or (where specified in Wales) Welsh.
Behaviours
• Making Effective Decisions
• Changing and Improving
• Working Together
• Delivering at Pace
• Communicating and Influencing
Essential Experience
• Experience of working with a wide variety of people who have experienced a range of social/personal difficulties.
• Experience of working with diverse communities including promoting equality and valuing diversity.
• An understanding and appreciation of equality.
• Experience of working with individuals and groups in order to motivate and change offending behaviour.
• Experience of working with people who have committed offences.
Technical requirements
You must hold a Probation Officer qualification or be a qualified Probation Officer. In addition, successful candidates must hold the following:
1. PQF Honours Degree/Graduate Diploma and Level 5 Diploma in Probation Practice; or
2. Diploma in Probation Studies; or
3. Diploma in Social Work (Probation option); or
4. CQSW (Probation option).
• Knowledge and understanding of the work of the Criminal Justice System and the Probation Service.
• A working knowledge of relevant legislation and National Standards.
• Knowledge of Evidence Based Practice and risk/needs assessment tools.
The job holder must be able to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in English or (when specified in Wales) Welsh.
Mandatory Eligibility Requirements
Qualifications
You must hold a Probation Officer qualification or be a qualified Probation Officer. In addition, successful candidates must hold the following:
• PQF Honours Degree/Graduate Diploma and Level 5 Diploma in Probation Practice; or
• Diploma in Probation Studies; or
• Diploma in Social Work (Probation option); or
• CQSW (Probation option).
• Knowledge and understanding of the work of the Criminal Justice System and the Probation Service.
• A working knowledge of relevant legislation and National Standards.
• Knowledge of Evidence Based Practice and risk/needs assessment tools.
Application Sifting and Interview Dates
Application sifting is expected to take place on week commencing: 25/09/2024. Interviews are currently taking place either via face-to-face, or remotely via MS Teams, and will be expected starting on: 14/10/2024. These dates are subject to change depending on business needs.
Closing Date:
24/09/2024, 23:55 hours.
Contact Information
For further information regarding this role please contact: kerry.smith6@justice.gov.uk
If you require any assistance please call 0345 241 5358 (Monday to Friday 8am - 6pm) or email Moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@gov.sscl.com. Please quote the job reference - 90328.
Please note the successful applicant will need to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Security Check for this post.
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