Overview
To assess and manage the risk posed by people on probation to protect victims of crime and the general public by:
* Providing information and advice to criminal courts, other criminal justice agencies and partner organisations.
* Supervise people on probation subject to community orders and licences and during custodial sentences.
* Contribute to the management of risk.
* Work 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 at all times demonstrate a commitment to equality and inclusion and an understanding of their relevance to the work they undertake. The post holder must adhere to all policies in respect of the sensitive/confidential nature of the information handled whilst working in this position.
Responsibilities, Activities & Duties
* To provide professional advice and assessment, including written reports to courts, the Parole Board, other criminal justice agencies and partner organisations.
* To undertake the full range of offender management tasks with people on probation assessed at all levels of risk of serious harm including high and very high.
* To use computer based systems to produce, update and maintain records and other documentation within agreed timescales.
* To ensure timely and effective referrals to, and relationships between, offender management, court teams, victim contact units, interventions, Approved Premises, prisons and external agencies to enhance positive outcomes, manage risk and reduce reoffending.
* To attend professional meetings and represent the PS at appropriate partnership forums e.g. MAPPA, MARAC.
* To work collaboratively with colleagues, maintain effective team relationships and provide professional guidance and support to Probation Services Officers (PSOs) and other staff as appropriate.
* To provide cover within your team and to other teams as required.
* To undertake prison, home or other alternate location visits as required.
* To deliver and co-lead accredited programmes commensurate with grade.
* To conduct mandatory alcohol and drug tests as required, and to follow prescribed medication procedures.
* Carry out safeguarding children duties in accordance with the PS statutory responsibilities and agency policies.
* Demonstrate pro-social modelling skills by consistently reinforcing pro-social behaviour and attitudes and challenging anti-social behaviour and attitudes.
* To work within the aims and values of PS and HMPPS.
The duties/responsibilities listed above describe the post as it is at present and is not intended to be exhaustive. The job holder is expected to accept reasonable alterations and additional tasks of a similar level that may be necessary. An ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence through the medium of English or (where specified in Wales) Welsh.
Working Arrangements and Location
Behaviours, 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. 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.
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.
Qualifications and Experience
* You must be a qualified Probation Officer: You must either hold the Professional Qualification in Probation (PQiP) or the recognised probation qualification for the date you qualified as a Probation Officer, or have completed the 2021 Probation Officer Qualification Alignment Process.
* Essential Experience:
o Experience of working with a wide variety of people who have experienced a range of social/personal difficulties.
o Experience of working with diverse communities including promoting equality and valuing diversity.
o An understanding and appreciation of equality.
o Experience of working with individuals and groups in order to motivate and change offending behaviour.
o Experience of working with people who have committed offences.
* Technical requirements: You must hold a Probation Officer qualification or be a qualified Probation Officer. In addition, successful candidates must hold the following:
o PQF Honours Degree/Graduate Diploma and Level 5 Diploma in Probation Practice; or
o Diploma in Probation Studies; or Diploma in Social Work (Probation option); or CQSW (Probation option).
o Knowledge and understanding of the work of the Criminal Justice System and the Probation Service.
o A working knowledge of relevant legislation and National Standards.
o Knowledge of Evidence Based Practice and risk/needs assessment tools.
Benefits and Other Information
* The MoJ offers a range of benefits:
* Annual Leave: 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).
* Training: The Ministry of Justice is committed to staff development and offers an extensive range of training and development opportunities.
* Networks: Employee networks for minority groups and diversity and inclusion initiatives.
* Eligibility: All candidates are subject to security and identity checks prior to taking up post.
* Support and welfare: Family friendly policies, flexible benefits, childcare guidance, paid parental leave, and other supports as described in the original posting.
* Working for the Civil Service: Civil Service Code and merit-based recruitment; routes for feedback on the recruitment process.
Note: This description may be updated to reflect evolving requirements and policies. It is not exhaustive of all duties and responsibilities.
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