Overview
The job holder will undertake the full range of work with people on probation before and after sentence. This includes 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
* Assess and manage the risk posed by people on probation to protect victims of crime and the general public, including risk management plans and escalation.
* Liaise, provide information and advice to criminal courts, criminal justice agencies and other partner agencies.
* Supervise and manage risk of those 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.
* Undertake the full range of offender management tasks with people assessed as low or medium risk of harm and support the Probation Officer grade in high risk cases.
* Contribute to the delivery of the Risk Management plan and report significant changes relating to risk of harm, 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 challenging anti-social behaviour and attitudes.
* Work within the aims and values of PS and HMPPS.
The duties listed describe the role as it is at present and are not exhaustive. The job holder is expected to accept reasonable alterations and additional tasks of a similar level as necessary. 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 with confidence through English or Welsh where specified in Wales.
Behaviours assessed during the selection process
* 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 flexible working options to enhance 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
Additional information
For more information about the recruitment process, benefits and allowances and answers to general queries, please refer to the Candidate Information Page. Selection uses Success Profiles (behaviours, strengths, ability and experience). Security: Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. Baseline personnel security standard checks apply for those working with government assets. Nationality requirements apply as listed by the Civil Service.
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