23114 - Probation Officer - Bradshaw House PIPE Approved Premises

The Methodist Church in Britain; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

LGPS pension

Training and development opportunities

Employee networks

Family friendly policies

Flexible benefits

Paternity/maternity/adoption leave

Free eye tests

Job summary

Bradshaw House PIPE Approved Premises sits within the National Probation Service North West Public Protection unit. The role involves assessing and managing risk for people on probation and writing reports for courts and the Parole Board, all in a psychologically informed, on-site setting.

The post is fixed-term/detached, with no hybrid option, and requires a recognised probation qualification. You will perform offender management duties, contribute to risk planning, and work with partner

Qualifications

• Proven ability to write professional assessments for courts and the Parole Board.
• Experience in offender management across risk levels and supervising on community orders.
• Knowledge of MAPPA, MARAC and partnership forums.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and file written reports for courts, Parole Board and partners.
• Manage offenders across risk levels, including high & very high risk cases.
• Contribute to risk management and attend MAPPA and MARAC forums.
• Collaborate with agencies to prevent crime and support victims and probation clients.
• Maintain timely referrals and inter-team liaison.
• Keep records on computer systems within deadlines.
• Provide guidance to PSOs and other staff, and cover where needed.
• Undertake prison or home visits and deliver accredited programmes.
• Administer required alcohol/drug tests and related procedures.
• Carry out safeguarding duties under Probation Service responsibilities.
• Demonstrate pro-social modelling and challenge anti-social attitudes.

Skills

Written reports

Risk assessment

Interagency liaison

English proficiency

Education

PQF Honours Degree / Graduate Diploma with Level 5 Diploma

Diploma in Probation Studies / Social Work (Probation option) or CQSW

Tools

Criminal Justice System knowledge

Evidence-based risk/needs tools

Job description

Probation Officer post at Bradshaw House PIPE Approved Premises, sitting within the National Probation Service North West Public Protection unit, offered as a fixed-term, detached duty or loan. The work centres on assessing and managing risk for people on probation and writing reports for courts and the Parole Board. Residents have personality difficulties, and the psychologically informed model calls for close relational working; the post is on site with no hybrid option. A recognised probation qualification is essential.

What the job involves

• Written reports and professional assessments for courts, the Parole Board and partner agencies
• Full range of offender management tasks at all risk levels, including high and very high risk of serious harm, and supervision on community orders, licences and custodial sentences
• Contribute to risk management and attend MAPPA, MARAC and partnership forums
• Work with agencies to prevent crime and meet the needs of victims and people on probation
• Make timely referrals and maintain relationships between teams, victim units, interventions, Approved Premises, prisons and external agencies
• Keep records and documentation on computer systems within agreed timescales
• Provide professional guidance and support to PSOs and other staff, and cover within own and other teams
• Undertake prison, home or other visits
• Deliver and co-lead accredited programmes commensurate with grade
• Conduct mandatory alcohol and drug tests and follow prescribed medication procedures
• Carry out safeguarding children duties under PS statutory responsibilities
• Demonstrate pro-social modelling, reinforcing pro-social behaviour and challenging anti-social attitudes

What’s required

Qualifications

• Probation Officer qualification or qualified Probation Officer status
• PQF Honours Degree or Graduate Diploma in Community Justice integrated with Level 5 Diploma in Probation Practice, or a recognised equivalent
• Diploma in Probation Studies, Diploma in Social Work (Probation option) or CQSW (Probation option), where held as recognised equivalents

Experience

• Working with a wide variety of people facing social or personal difficulties
• Working with diverse communities, promoting equality and valuing diversity
• Working with individuals and groups to motivate and change offending behaviour
• Working with people who have committed offences

Skills & knowledge

• Understanding and appreciation of equality
• Knowledge of the Criminal Justice System and the Probation Service
• Working knowledge of relevant legislation and National Standards
• Knowledge of evidence-based practice and risk/needs assessment tools

Checks & eligibility

• Security and identity checks and DBS Standard check
• Eligible under Civil Service nationality rules

Other

• Ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role in English
• Written and verbal English

What’s offered

• 25 days annual leave on appointment, rising to 30 after five years, plus public holidays
• Local Government Pension Scheme through the Greater Manchester Pension Fund
• Training and development opportunities
• Employee-run networks
• Family friendly policies, including reduced hours or job share
• Flexible benefits, retail vouchers and discounts
• Paid paternity, adoption and maternity leave
• Free annual sight tests for employees who use computer screens