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 manage and lead staff within the operational area and offer support and cover to other teams/functions during periods of absence. In line with NPS policies and procedures, the job holder must demonstrate a commitment to equality and inclusion and adhere to policies regarding sensitive/confidential information. Some out of hours working may be required where relevant to the role.
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 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
* 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
* 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 reinforcing pro-social behaviour 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
Qualifications and Requirements
* Essential Experience: Substantial experience with a proven record of good practice in a variety of settings (including offender risk assessment and management) as a Probation Officer or from working within another criminal justice agency or related work context
* Essential Experience: Understanding of the role of the Probation Service in the Criminal Justice System and in a multi-disciplinary setting
* Essential Experience: Knowledge and understanding of the factors which influence engagement with victims
* Essential Experience: Experience of risk management and assessment, understanding of multi- agency risk assessment and management procedures
* Essential Experience: Evidence of ability to evaluate practice and provide a practice perspective on policy development
* Essential Experience: Experience of working under pressure and fulfilling demanding deadlines
* Essential Experience: Experience of working flexibly as a member of a team to achieve performance targets
* Essential Experience: Experience of contributing to the provision of effective administration and information systems
* Essential Experience: Demonstrable achievements in managing/supporting change and effecting improvements in quality and efficiency
* Essential Experience: Ability to interpret and apply performance reports using IT tools
* Essential Experience: Experience of proactively championing diversity and inclusiveness both internally and externally
* Essential Experience: Ability to implement the service\'s health and safety policies
* Technical Requirements: Probation Qualification Framework Graduate Diploma/ Honours Degree in Community Justice integrated with Level 5 Diploma in Probation Practice or an approved equivalent qualification
* Technical Requirements: Other qualifications recognised by the Secretary of State for Justice at the relevant time (as per Section 10 of the Offender Management Act 2007)
* Technical Requirements: Evidence of maintenance or development of professional practice in line with Probation/Criminal Justice standards
Benefits and Working Arrangements
* The MoJ offers a range of benefits including annual leave starting at 25 days (rising to 30 days after five years) plus public holidays
* National Probation Service is covered by the Local Government Pension Scheme; information available from the GMPF
* Hybrid Working arrangements where business needs allow, subject to location and regular review
* Flexible working patterns, part-time, and job-sharing options considered where roles permit
* Family-friendly policies and flexible benefits
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