Overview
The Senior Probation Officer supports the Head of Operational Function to provide management and a leading role within a Local Delivery Unit (LDU) or other operational unit. 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. Senior Probation Officers may be required to undertake any combination, or all, of the duties and responsibilities set out below.
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, 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
* To work within the aims and values of NPS and HMPPS
Additional Information
As the PO Hub SPO, you will be responsible for the coordination and delivery of support in key sentence management tasks to PDUs across the South West. You will have line management responsibility of the POs in the hub and will be tasked with developing and establishing this new regional team. This post is open to candidates on lateral transfer as a loan. For internal candidates applying on promotion, the post will be a temporary act up with a loan agreement in place. For External Candidates, the post will be on a fixed term contract. There is potential for this post to be extended but this is not guaranteed.
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. Some roles will not be suitable for Hybrid Working and arrangements will be discussed and agreed with the successful candidate(s) and are 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. Details will be discussed and agreed on 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.
Selection and Qualifications
A sift based on the lead behavior, Leadership, may be held if a large number of applications are received. If a large number of applications remain after the initial sift, your application will be progressed to a full sift, where all behaviours will then be considered. Behaviours assessed include Delivering at Pace, Leadership, Making Effective Decisions, Managing a Quality Service, and Experience. The assessment methods include a Statement of Suitability, Evidence of Experience, and Technical Questions.
Qualifications
Probation Qualification Framework: Graduate Diploma/Honours Degree in Community Justice integrated with Level 5 Diploma in Probation Practice, or a qualification 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 previously recognised for eligibility include: Diploma in Probation Studies, Diploma in Social Work (with Probation Option), CQSW (with Probation Option).
Benefits and Eligibility
* Annual Leave: 25 days on appointment, increasing to 30 days after five years’ service, plus public holidays. Pro-rata for part-time roles.
* Pension: LGPS through GMPF; current Civil Servants will be opted out of PCSPS and auto enrolled into LGPS.
* Training: Opportunities for development and training.
* Networks: Employee networks for minority groups and allies.
* Eligibility: All candidates subject to security and identity checks prior to taking up post.
* Family-friendly policies: Flexibility to work reduced hours or job share.
* Flexibility benefits: Access to voluntary benefits and discounts.
* Childcare: Potential eligibility for childcare support schemes (Tax Free Childcare).
* Paid paternity, adoption and maternity leave.
* Eye care: Free annual sight tests for employees who use computer screens.
Diversity and Civil Service Information
The Civil Service Code applies. We recruit on merit by fair and open competition. We are a Disability Confident employer and support adjustments in recruitment and the workplace. Redeployment and veteran initiatives are available as part of our diversity and inclusion strategy. Further information on the Civil Service commitments and policies can be found on GOV.UK.
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