Overview
This is a management role within the National Probation Service (NPS). 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 be expected to manage and lead staff within the operational area to the required standard, and will offer support and cover to other teams/functions during periods of absence.
In line with NPS 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 do. The post holder must adhere to all policies in respect of the sensitive/confidential nature of the information handled whilst working in this position. If relevant to the role, some out of hours working may be required.
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Responsibilities
* Manage and lead staff within the operational area to the required standard.
* Offer support and cover to other teams/functions during periods of absence.
* Adhere to NPS policies and procedures and demonstrate commitment to equality and inclusion.
* Ensure appropriate handling of sensitive/confidential information.
Security and Nationality
* Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
* People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard checks.
* Nationality requirements are as follows: UK nationals; nationals of the Republic of Ireland; nationals of Commonwealth countries with right to work in the UK; nationals of the EU/EEA states and family members with settled or pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) or those who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status; individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain eligible to apply for EUSS; Turkish nationals and certain family members with accrued right to work in the Civil Service.
Qualifications
* Probation Qualification Framework Graduate Diploma or Honours Degree in Community Justice integrated with Level 5 Diploma in Probation Practice.
* Technical skills – We’ll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process: Probation Qualification Framework Graduate Diploma or Honours Degree in Community Justice integrated with Level 5 Diploma in Probation Practice.
Benefits and Working Arrangements
* Access to learning and development
* A working environment that supports flexible working options to enhance work-life balance
* A working culture that encourages inclusion and diversity
* Civil Service pension with employer contribution of 28.97%
* Annual Leave
* Public Holidays
* Season Ticket Advance
For more information about the recruitment process, benefits and allowances and answers to general queries, please click the link to the Candidate Information Page: About the MOJ.
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