Overview
Please note: Kendal or Lancaster will be the base but will require regular travel across offices (Kendal and Lancaster), and across the Cumbria region. Minimum of 60% of the working week in an Office, however, may be more dependent on operational requirements. Requirement of regular weekend duty cover on a rota basis for which toil/flexi is provided in addition to enhanced weekend pay.
Applicants should note the following mandatory requirement: candidates must hold a full UK Manual Driving Licence when applying for this role. We cannot accept candidates who hold an automatic Driving Licence only.
Responsibilities, Activities & Duties
* Support the CP Manager to ensure that all Community Payback placements meet the policy objectives of the organisation and comply with relevant legislation, with a focus on supporting People on Probation on their journey and making the community a better place.
* Identify and establish community-based work projects that fulfil the requirements of the Community Payback Guidance Manual, including monitoring and review of existing projects.
* Conduct relevant health and safety assessments of work placements and ensure compliance with organisational policy and health and safety legislation.
* Oversee the placement induction procedure, define tasks, safe working practices and the allocation and use of required tools and equipment.
* Find and assess a wide range of suitable Community Payback placements, including those providing opportunities for service user training and future employment, and placements appropriate for people with protective characteristics.
* Assess the viability of income generation opportunities within new placements, discuss with beneficiaries and manage the process to maximise potential.
* Complete a schedule of safe working practices for work and create a project file in accordance with Health and Safety standards.
* Promote positive relationships with beneficiaries and stakeholders, including meetings and site visits as required, to manage relationships and promote a positive perception of the organisation across community networks.
* Ensure a safe working environment for staff, service users and beneficiaries on all Community Payback work sites in compliance with Health and Safety legislation and policy.
* Ensure that placements remain compliant with quality requirements and take action to improve or discontinue placements where quality standards cannot be met.
* Coordinate tools, equipment, appropriate clothing and PPE and other resources used on placements; ensure equipment complies with Health and Safety requirements and that users know how to safely use it.
* Provide Health and Safety Training to staff as needed in response to ad-hoc needs and as required by the service delivery plan.
* Support investigations into Health and Safety incidents and ensure that serious incidents including near misses are reported and lessons shared within the team.
* Support electronic, social media and other innovative means to receive nominations for new placements from the public and promote Community Payback within organisational guidelines.
* Liaise with probation practitioners as necessary to exchange information and maintain appropriate working arrangements.
* Participate in rota planning, delivering and reviewing the service user induction.
* Recruit, support and coordinate Mentors who will encourage service user compliance, engagement and access to local support networks.
* Cover the CP supervisor role where required to avoid cancellation of work placements for operational reasons.
* Contribute to training of CP supervisors and beneficiaries as appropriate.
* Note: The duties listed are current but not exhaustive; reasonable alterations and additional tasks of a similar level may be required. Any significant adjustments may require re-examination under the Job Evaluation Scheme and will be discussed with the job holder. An ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role in English, or Welsh where specified in Wales.
Requirements
* Full UK Manual Driving Licence (mandatory). We cannot accept applicants with only an automatic driving licence.
* Ability to fulfil weekend working as part of the normal pattern of working; weekend work may be required to cover CP supervisors, or to visit CP project sites to complete risk assessments or meet beneficiaries. Higher weekend rates apply for weekend work.
* Eligibility to work in the Civil Service; the role may involve working with government assets and security checks where applicable.
* Preparation for and adherence to the Civil Service recruitment process and standards, including Diversity and Inclusion commitments.
* Proven ability to establish and maintain relationships with partner organisations, customers and stakeholders, including voluntary and statutory organisations; capacity to secure and manage a sufficient number of quality work placements that meet Community Payback Guidance standards.
Benefits and Additional Information
* Access to learning and development; flexible working options to enhance work-life balance; inclusive culture.
* Civil Service pension with employer contribution of 28.97%.
* Annual Leave, Public Holidays, Season Ticket Advance.
* Salary: starting salary generally aligns with the Probation Service pay framework; progression may occur through a Competency Based Framework if eligible.
Due to the nature of the recruitment process, more information about selection details, resources and queries will be provided during the process. Applicants will be assessed using the organisation\'s Success Profiles approach, including Behaviours, Strengths and Experience. Nationality requirements and safeguarding checks apply as part of the recruitment process.
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