Post holders will undertake the full range of offender management tasks with people on probation under supervision, including assessment, sentence implementation, and producing reports. They will utilise 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 general 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 adhere to policies regarding the sensitive/confidential nature of the information handled.
Responsibilities, Activities & Duties
Probation Officers may be required to undertake any combination of the following duties:
* 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 people on probation 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 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 (PSOs) and staff.
* Provide cover within your team and others as required.
* Conduct visits to prisons, homes, or other locations as needed.
* Deliver and co-lead accredited programmes appropriate to grade.
* Conduct mandatory alcohol and drug tests and follow medication procedures.
* Carry out safeguarding children duties in accordance with statutory responsibilities and policies.
* Demonstrate pro-social modelling skills by reinforcing positive behaviour and challenging anti-social behaviour.
This vacancy uses Success Profiles to assess Behaviours, Strengths, Experience, and Technical skills. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. Working with government assets requires baseline personnel security standard checks.
This job is broadly open to:
* UK nationals
* Irish nationals
* Commonwealth nationals with right to work in the UK
* EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein nationals and family members with settled or pre-settled status under EUSS
* Individuals with limited or indefinite leave to remain eligible to apply for EUSS before 31 December 2020
* Turkish nationals and certain family members with accrued right to work in the Civil Service
To work within the aims and values of PS and HMPPS. The listed duties are not exhaustive; reasonable alterations and additional tasks may be required. Re-examination under Job Evaluation Scheme may be necessary for significant adjustments. Ability to confidently communicate in English or Welsh (in Wales) is essential. You must hold a Probation Officer qualification or be a qualified Probation Officer, such as:
* PQF Honours Degree/Graduate Diploma and Level 5 Diploma in Probation Practice
* Diploma in Probation Studies
* Diploma in Social Work (Probation option)
* CQSW (Probation option)
Technical skills assessed include knowledge of the Criminal Justice System, Evidence-Based Practice, risk/needs assessment tools, and relevant legislation and standards.
Additional benefits include access to learning and development, flexible working options, an inclusive culture, a Civil Service pension, annual leave, public holidays, and season ticket loans.
For more information, visit our Candidate Information Page: https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ
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