Please note: This is a part‑time role working 22.2 hours per week. 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, the role will:
* Liaise, provide information and advice to criminal courts, criminal justice agencies and other partner agencies.
* Supervise and manage the 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.
In line with PS policies and procedures, the post holder must at all times demonstrate a commitment to equality and inclusion and an understanding of their relevance to the work they do. The job 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 (i.e. Courts, Approved Premises, programmes, evening reporting etc.).
Responsibilities, Activities & Duties
The job holder will be required to carry out the following responsibilities, activities and duties:
* Undertake the full range of offender management tasks with people on probation assessed as low or medium risk of harm and 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.
* 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.
* Undertake prison, home or alternate location visits as required in accordance with service procedures and policies.
* Undertake work in the court setting, including the completion of appropriate reports on cases and prosecution of breaches.
* Provide cover within teams as required.
* Deliver and co‑lead accredited programmes commensurate with grade.
* Conduct mandatory alcohol and drug tests as required, and follow prescribed medication procedures.
* Carry out safeguarding children duties in accordance with 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.
* Work within the aims and values of PS and HMPPS.
An ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence through the medium of English or, where specified in Wales, Welsh is required. A candidate will be assessed against the following behaviours during the selection process:
Behaviours
* Delivering at Pace
* Managing a Quality Service
* Working Together
* Communicating and Influencing
* Developing Self and Others
* Making Effective Decisions
Benefits
* Access to learning and development
* A working environment that supports a range of flexible working options to enhance your work life balance
* A working culture which encourages inclusion and diversity
* A Civil Service pension with an 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 visit the Candidate Information Page at: https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ
Things you need to know
Selection process details
This vacancy is using Success Profiles and will assess your behaviours, strengths, ability and experience: https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ
Security
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. People working with government assets must complete a baseline personnel security standard check.
Nationality requirements
* UK nationals
* Nationals of the Republic of Ireland
* Nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
* Nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and their family members with settled or pre‑settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
* Nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and their family members who have made a valid application for settled or pre‑settled status under the EUSS
* Individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
* Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
Further information on nationality requirements is available by following the appropriate links.
Working for the Civil Service
The Civil Service Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles. The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.
Diversity and Inclusion
The Civil Service is committed to attracting, retaining and investing in talent wherever it is found. To learn more, please see the Civil Service People Plan and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy.
Helping to keep the public safe. Giving people the chance to turn their lives round. Building a rewarding professional career. There are many reasons to join the Probation Service. What will yours be?
We’re looking for empathetic, patient and organised people to join us in this varied role, which offers the chance to make a difference, gain new skills and build a rewarding career within the Probation Service. If this sounds like you, apply now. If you are successful in the recruitment process to join the Probation Service, your starting salary will be £26,475 (Pro‑rata). The Probation Service offers the opportunity for annual pay progression through a Competency Based Framework (CBF), which if eligible, will see your pay increase. CBF is designed to enable you to move up through the pay band range as your competence grows. New entrants are expected to join on the minimum of the pay band. Probation Service also increases their pay band ranges annually in line with Civil Service Pay guidance, which will also apply an increase to band pay ranges where applicable.
Overview of the job
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.
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