Approved Premises Manager (SPO)

Ministry of Justice; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible working patterns

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Ministry of Justice is seeking an AP Manager to lead a team at an Approved Premises site in the Midlands. You will oversee staff, manage risk, ensure effective contracts and drive improvements in service delivery.

Role requires substantial probation experience, strong leadership, and a commitment to safeguarding. Hybrid working is available; flexible working patterns may apply, with duties including out‑of‑hours standby as required.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience with good practice in probation settings.
• Graduate Diploma or honours in Community Justice with related probation qualification.
• Experience interpreting and applying performance data and reports.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective leadership and accountability for team performance.
• Oversee recruitment and deployment of staff resources.
• Ensure contracts for staffing, facilities and estates operate well.
• Interpret performance data and drive improvements.
• Develop staff, manage underperformance and health & safety matters.
• Contribute to public protection through multi‑agency work and case reviews.
• Safeguard children and adults in line with statutory responsibilities.
• Promote continuous service improvement and manage delegated financial resources.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Performance data analysis

Contract management

Staff development

Safeguarding

Communication

Equality and inclusion

Education

Graduate Diploma/Honours in Community Justice

Level 5 Diploma in Probation Practice

CQSW / Diploma in Probation Studies (optional)

Tools

IT skills / Performance reporting software

Job description

There are 20 Approved Premises sites in Midlands - the merit list may be utilised for other sites within this area., 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 people living in the AP., The job holder will manage the efficient and effective operation of the AP. They will supervise AP staff to ensure compliance with PS strategy for use of an AP. They will create and maintain a safe environment ensuring the safety of staff, people living in the AP, the public and the premises. They will offer support and cover to other teams/functions during periods of absence. 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 the relevance to the work that they do. The post holder must adhere to all policies in respect of the sensitive and confidential nature of the information handled whilst working in this position. The AP Manager will be expected to participate in the out of hours standby duty rota. Undertake specific areas of responsibility as delegated by the Area Manager and any other duties appropriate and commensurate with the grading of the post 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 including accountability for the quality delivery of good practice and team performance
• To ensure effective recruitment and that all team resources are deployed efficiently and effectively
• To ensure the effective functioning of contracts for staffing, facilities and estates as delegated by the AP Area Manager
• To access, interpret, analyse and apply performance data proactively 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.
• 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 people living in AP, 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 and overseen 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 PS as appropriate to the role
• To facilitate effective communication between the AP management team and internal/external partners and to respond positively to the concerns of neighbours and the local community
• To undertake stand-by duties and participate in the out-ofhours rota, responding to issues as appropriate
• As a member of the AP management team to play an active part in the corporate management of the PS, within the aims and values of HMPPS
• Carry out safeguarding children and safeguarding adult duties in accordance with PS statutory responsibilities and agency policies, 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. 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.

An ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence through the medium of English or (where specified in Wales) Welsh. The AP Manager must recognise the Welsh language to staff and people living in AP.

• Leadership
• Developing self and working with others
• Working together
• Making effective decisions
• Delivering at pace
• Managing a quality service

Experience Substantial experience with a proven record of good practice in a variety of settings (including people on probation risk assessment and management) as a Probation Officer. Technical

• 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. The following qualifications gained in England and Wales were previously recognised as providing such eligibility:
• Diploma in Probation Studies
• Diploma in Social Work (with Probation Option)
• CQSW (with Probation option), Leadership

Experience We will assess your experience for this role via the following methods Statement of Suitability Specific licence requirements Technical Requirements: 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. The following qualifications gained in England and Wales were previously recognised as providing such eligibility:

• Diploma in Probation Studies,
• Diploma in Social Work (with Probation Option)
• CQSW (with Probation Option)

IT skills including evidence of ability to interpret and apply performance reports Any text entered above will be presented on the application form.

Specific language requirements English Language- written and verbal Evidence of Experience Statement of Suitability, Leadership Developing Self and Others Working Together Making Effective Decisions Delivering at Pace Managing a Quality Service

The MoJ offers a range of benefits:

• Annual Leave Annual leave is 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). Please visit www.gmpf.org.uk for further information. Please note: Any current Civil Servant who is a member of the PCSPS, by accepting an offer of employment to the National Probation Services will be opted out of the PCSPS and auto enrolled into the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• 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. There are currently networks 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
• Support A range of 'Family Friendly' policies such as opportunities to work reduced hours or job share.
• Access to flexible benefits such as voluntary benefits, retail vouchers and discounts on a range of goods and services.
• For moves to or from another employer or moves across the Civil Service this can have implications on your eligibility to carry on claiming childcare vouchers. You may however be eligible for alternative government childcare support schemes, including Tax Free Childcare. More information can be found on www.GOV.UK or Childcare Choices. You can determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/.
• Paid paternity, adoption and maternity leave.
• Free annual sight tests for employees who use computer screens.

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