The job holder will undertake the full range of work with people on probation before and after sentence. This will include assessment, sentence implementation, offender management and producing reports. The job holder will provide case management support to a full range of people on probation utilising service procedures and practice directions that underpin professional judgement.
Responsibilities, Activities & Duties
* To assess and manage the risk (including risk management plans and escalation) posed by people on probation to protect victims of crime and the general public by liaising, providing information and advice to criminal courts, criminal justice agencies and other partner agencies.
* Supervise and manage risk of those people on probation subject to community sentences, during and after custodial sentences.
* Work with other agencies and groups to prevent crime and meet the needs of victims and people on probation.
* To undertake the full range of offender management tasks with people on probation assessed as low or medium risk of harm and to support the Probation Officer grade in high risk cases.
* When providing case manager support, contribute to the delivery of the Risk Management plan and report significant changes relating to risk of harm and/or of reoffending or any non-compliance within agreed enforcement procedures.
* To use computer based systems to produce, update and maintain records and other documentation within agreed timescales.
* Ensure effective referrals to services and facilities and communicate with offender management staff, interventions staff, service providers and external agencies to review progress and associated risks.
* To undertake prison, home or alternate location visits as required in accordance with service procedures and policies.
* To undertake work in the court setting, including the completion of appropriate reports on cases and prosecution of breaches.
* To provide cover within teams 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.
Working Arrangements & Further Information
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) 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.
An ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence through the medium of English or (where specified in Wales) Welsh. Civil Service Success Profile Criteria Behaviours: Making Effective Decisions; Developing Self and Others; Working Together; Delivering at Pace; Communicating and Influencing; Managing a Quality Service.
Qualifications and Skills: Ability to communicate verbally and in writing; experience of helping and/or supporting people who have experienced a range of social and/or personal difficulties; experience in planning and coordinating work; experience of working with groups or individuals to motivate and change behaviour; commitment to equal opportunities and diversity; understanding of factors related to offending (e.g., substance misuse, accommodation issues) and ability to empathise constructively; understanding of case management principles; knowledge of risk management/risk assessment as pertaining to offenders and the impact on victims of crime; understanding of Health & Safety legislation; knowledge of the Criminal Justice System and Probation Service; knowledge of the aims and objectives of the Probation Service; minimum 5 GCSEs at grade C or above, including English and Maths, and ability to read, understand and interpret policies and write reports for internal and external stakeholders.
Benefits and Additional Information
* The MoJ offers a range of benefits: Annual Leave 25 days on appointment, increasing to 30 days after five years plus public holidays; pro-rata for part-time roles.
* Pension: The National Probation Service is covered by the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
* Training: Extensive training and development opportunities.
* Networks: Employee networks for minority groups and other communities.
* Eligibility: All candidates are subject to security and identity checks prior to taking up post.
* Support: Family friendly policies, flexible benefits, and options for childcare assistance as applicable by policy.
Legal and Equal Opportunity Notes
The Civil Service Code applies; MoJ is a Disability Confident employer and promotes equal opportunities and diversity. For recruitment accessibility or adjustments, please contact the TBS Recruitment Enquiries Team or the MoJ Resourcing team as indicated in the listing.
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