11690 - Approved Premises Manager, NPS Plas Y Wern Approved Premises, Ruabon, Wales

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Wrexham is seeking an AP Manager to oversee the management of Approved Premises staff, ensuring compliance with the National Probation Service strategy and effective risk management. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong leadership skills and a commitment to equality and inclusion, with responsibilities spanning team performance, public protection, and staff management.

Qualifications

• Experience in management roles, especially in probation services.
• Understanding of NPS policies and procedures.
• Commitment to equality and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective management and leadership to the team.
• Accountable for quality delivery of team performance.
• Manage staffing resources and performance data effectively.

Skills

Effective management

Leadership

Performance evaluation

Risk management

Communication

Job description

Employer:

Ministry of Justice

Location:

Pay:

£44,100 to £46,000 per year

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

07/12/2025

About this job

Overview of the job: This is a management role within the National Probation Service (NPS). The job holder will be responsible for managing an Approved Premises (AP). They will manage the practice of AP staff within the designated site and ensure the effective management of risk posed by resident offenders.

Summary: The jobholder will manage the efficient and effective operation of the AP. They will supervise AP staff to ensure compliance with NPS strategy for use of AP. They will create and maintain a safe environment ensuring the safety of staff, residents, the public and the premises.

They 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.

The AP Manager will be expected to participate in an out-of-hours standby duty rota.

Responsibilities, Activities & Duties: The job holder will be required to carry out the following responsibilities, activities and 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, are deployed efficiently and effectively.

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 improve function/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 AP staff 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 ensure that AP staff manage self-harm, wellbeing and social care needs of residents, and carry out First Aid as necessary in the case of injury or self-harm To promote a culture of innovation and continuous improvement to service delivery To manage financial resources as delegated by the AP Area Manager 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 AP management team and internal and external partners To respond positively to the concerns of neighbours and the community local to the AP. To undertake ‘stand‑by’ duties and participate in the ‘out‑of‑hours’ rota, responding to issues as appropriate To ensure the effective functioning of contracts for staffing, facilities and estates as delegated by the AP Area Manager As a member of the AP Management Team, to play an active part in the corporate management of the NPS as necessary Carry out safeguarding children and safeguarding adult duties in accordance with the NPS statutory responsibilities and agency policies To undertake specific areas of responsibility as delegated by the Area Manager and any other duties as appropriate commensurate with the grading of the post Demonstrate pro‑social modelling skills by consistently reinforcing pro‑social behaviour and attitudes and challenging anti‑social behaviour and attitudes 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 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

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