Overview of the job
Post holders will undertake the full range of offender management tasks with people on probation under supervision, including assessment, sentence implementation, and producing reports; utilising service procedures and practice directions to underpin professional judgement.
Summary
To assess and manage the risk posed by people on probation to protect victims of crime and the public by:
* Providing information and advice to criminal courts, other criminal justice agencies, and partner organisations.
* Supervising people on probation subject to community orders and licences, and during custodial sentences.
* Contributing to the management of risk.
* Working with other agencies and groups to prevent crime and meet the needs of victims and people on probation.
In line with PS policies and procedures, the job holder must demonstrate a commitment to equality and inclusion and understand their relevance to the work they undertake.
The post holder must adhere to all policies regarding the sensitive/confidential nature of the information handled in this position.
Responsibilities, Activities & Duties
Probation Officers may be required to undertake any combination of the duties and responsibilities listed below:
* Provide professional advice and assessment, including written reports, to courts, the Parole Board, other criminal justice agencies, and partner organisations.
* Undertake the full range of offender management tasks with individuals assessed at all levels of risk of serious harm, including high and very high.
* Use computer-based systems to produce, update, and maintain records and documentation within agreed timescales.
* Ensure timely and effective referrals and maintain relationships between offender management, court teams, victim contact units, interventions, Approved Premises, prisons, and external agencies to enhance outcomes, manage risk, and reduce reoffending.
* Attend professional meetings and represent the PS at partnership forums such as MAPPA and MARAC.
* Collaborate with colleagues, maintain effective team relationships, and provide guidance and support to Probation Services Officers and other staff as appropriate.
* Provide cover within your team and to other teams as required.
* Conduct prison, home, or other location visits as needed.
* Deliver and co-lead accredited programmes appropriate to grade.
* Conduct mandatory alcohol and drug tests and follow prescribed medication procedures.
* Carry out safeguarding children duties in accordance with statutory responsibilities and agency policies.
* Demonstrate pro-social modelling skills by reinforcing positive behaviour and challenging anti-social behaviour.
* Work within the aims and values of PS and HMPPS.
The duties listed are current but not exhaustive. The job holder should accept reasonable alterations and additional tasks of a similar level, which may require re-examination under the Job Evaluation Scheme, after discussion.
An ability to fulfill all spoken aspects of the role confidently in English or Welsh (where specified in Wales).
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