AP Manager

Ministry of Justice; Wrexham; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Wrexham is seeking an AP Manager to oversee the management of an Approved Premises. The role involves leading and supervising staff, ensuring compliance with risk management strategies, and maintaining a safe environment. Ideal candidates should possess relevant professional qualifications and be skilled in leadership and risk management. This position offers a chance to make a significant impact on community safety.

Benefits

25 days annual leave, increasing to 30 after five years

Local Government Pension Scheme

Extensive training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Confidence in communicating complex information.
• Ability to manage staff performance and development.
• Understanding of public protection and safeguarding responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage the practice of AP staff within the designated site.
• Supervise AP staff to ensure compliance with NPS strategy.
• Manage financial resources effectively.

Skills

Leadership

Risk Management

Interpersonal Skills

Analytical Skills

Education

Relevant Professional Qualification

Job description

Overview

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. They 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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills and Qualifications

An ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence through the medium of English or (where specified in Wales) Welsh.

Working Arrangements

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. (Note 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. Some of MoJ's terms and conditions of service are changing as part of Civil Service reform. The changes will apply to staff joining MoJ who are new to the Civil Service. Staff joining MoJ from other civil service employers will transfer onto the new MoJ terms if they are already on 'modernised' terms in their current post or onto 'unmodernised' MoJ terms if they are on 'unmodernised' terms at their current post. Details will be available if an offer is made. 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.

Leadership and Development

Leadership Delivering at Pace Managing a Quality Service Developing Self and Others. HMPPS in Wales works in an integrated way to keep communities in Wales safer and to give the people we work with the opportunity to change their lives. We commission and provide offender management services in the community and in custody to deliver the orders of the courts and support rehabilitation. Our aim is to deliver outstanding, seamless offender management services in Wales that protect the public, reduce reoffending, deliver value for money and support our partners.

Would you like the opportunity to be part of a culture that impacts changing lives? At HMPPS Wales, we can offer you the opportunity to make a difference to wider society. You'll experience job and personal satisfaction whilst also reaping the organisational rewards and benefits. From attractive holiday allowance, promotion opportunities, access to training, flexible working, generous maternity and employer contribution pension scheme. These are to list just a few, want to know more? Apply for that job now.

Benefits

• Annual Leave – 25 days on appointment, increasing 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.
• 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 directly to senior management. Networks currently exist for employees of minority ethnic origin, employees with disabilities, employees with caring responsibilities, women employees, and lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender.
• Eligibility – All candidates are subject to security and identity checks prior to taking up post.
• Family Friendly policies – Opportunities to work reduced hours or job share.
• Flexible benefits – Voluntary benefits, retail vouchers and discounts on a range of goods and services.
• Childcare – May be eligible for alternative government childcare support schemes, including Tax Free Childcare.
• Paid leave – Paid paternity, adoption and maternity leave.
• Health & safety – Free annual sight tests for employees who use computer screens.

Recruitment, Diversity and Equality

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 in the following order:

• To Transformative Business Services (0345 241 5358 (Monday to Friday 8am – 6pm) or email [e-mail])
• To Ministry of Justice Resourcing team ([e-mail])
• To the Civil Service Commission (details available here)

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We have a Civil Service People Plan and a Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy. We welcome veterans through the 'Making the Civil Service a Great Place to Work for Veterans' initiative, which offers a guaranteed interview scheme to those who meet the minimum criteria. For further details visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans. The Redeployment Interview Scheme encourages civil service departments to explore redeployment opportunities before making an individual redundant. The MoJ is committed to providing opportunities to those who are ‘at risk of redundancy’.