Probation Officers

HM Prison and Probation Service

Sefton

On-site

GBP 52,000 - 76,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Employer pension 28.97%

Annual Leave

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Job summary

HM Prison and Probation Service in the United Kingdom seeks a capable leader to manage and lead staff within the operational area, ensuring delivery of high quality practice and adherence to national standards. The post holder will support other teams during absences where needed and promote equality and inclusion in all work.

You will interpret performance data to maximise team performance, manage resources and budgets in line with policies, and contribute to safeguarding and public protection

Qualifications

Proven leadership and staff management experience.
Ability to interpret and apply performance data to drive improvement.
Experience with safeguarding and public protection responsibilities.

Responsibilities

Provide effective management and leadership to the team.
Ensure delivery of good practice and performance improvement within policy and national standards.
Deploy resources cost effectively and align with budget control.
Ensure staff meet contract requirements with partner organisations.
Access, interpret and apply performance data to maximise team performance.
Manage staff development and address underperformance, attendance, health and safety, and diversity matters.
Contribute to public protection through multi-agency arrangements and casework review.
Promote innovation and continuous improvement in service delivery.
Oversee safeguarding duties as part of role and responsibilities.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Data analysis

Budget management

Diversity and inclusion

Education

Graduate Diploma/Honours Degree in Community Justice with Level 5 Diploma in Probation Practice

Job description

The job holder will be expected to manage and lead staff within the operational area to the required standard, and 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. If relevant to the role, some out of hours working may be required.

Responsibilities, Activities & 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, including interventions, are deployed cost effectively and provide best value in terms of both budget control and realising the organisation's strategic aims
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 maximise LDU/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 offender managers 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 promote a culture of innovation and continuous improvement to service delivery
To manage financial resources for your area of responsibility as required by your Head of Operational Function and in line with HMPPS financial regulations and policies. To authorise expenditure within financial limits
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 LDU/Operational Unit management team and internal and external partners
To play an active part in the corporate management of the NPS as necessary, as a member of the LDU/Operational Unit Management Team
To undertake specific areas of responsibility as delegated by the Head of Operational Function.
Demonstrate pro-social modelling skills by consistently reinforcing pro-social behaviour and attitudes and challenging anti-social behaviour and attitudes
Carry out safeguarding children duties in accordance with the NPS statutory responsibilities and agency policies, A working environment that supports a range of flexible working options to enhance your work life balance
A working culture which encourages inclusion and diversity
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Benefits

with an employer contribution of 28.97%
Annual Leave
Public Holidays
Season Ticket Advance

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Selection process details

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Nationality requirements

UK nationals
nationals of the Republic of Ireland
nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the
nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

Working for the Civil Service

The 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 .The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

Diversity and Inclusion

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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)

Person specification

Please refer to Job Description Qualifications 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)

Behaviours

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