Overview
Helping to keep the public safe. Giving people the chance to turn their lives around. Building a rewarding professional career. There are many reasons to join the Probation Service. What will yours be? Probation services officers can help make a real difference to peoples' lives. It's not always easy to help someone turn their life around, but it can be immensely rewarding.
We're looking for empathetic, patient and resilient people to join us as probation services officers. As well as making a difference to others, the role offers plenty of on-the-job training and a real chance to build a career in the Probation Service. As a PSO, you'll have a similar job to a fully qualified probation officer. The main difference is you'll work with medium and lower risk clients. That's not to say it'll be easy. There's no doubt this is a challenging role.
Responsibilities
* Day-to-day, you'll manage a caseload of offenders before and after sentence. Assess and manage risks, provide information to courts and work closely with agencies throughout the justice system. You will also do everything you can to support offenders, which could involve providing practical advice about housing and employment, or simply listening and empathising.
* The job holder will undertake the full range of work with people on probation before and after sentence, including 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.
* 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; supervising and managing risk of those people on probation subject to community sentences, during and after custodial sentences; and working 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, demonstrate a commitment to equality and inclusion and an understanding of their relevance to the work. 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 (e.g. Courts, Approved Premises, programmes, evening reporting).
* Responsibilities, Activities & 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; 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.
* The duties/responsibilities listed above describe the post as it is at present and is not intended to be exhaustive. The job holder is expected to accept reasonable alterations and additional tasks of a similar level that may be necessary. Significant adjustments may require re-examination under the Job Evaluation Scheme and shall be discussed in the first instance with the job holder.
* An ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence through the medium of English or Welsh where specified.
Selection & Behaviours
We’ll assess you against these behaviours 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 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
Application & Requirements
For more information about the recruitment process, benefits and allowances and answers to general queries, please click the below link which will direct you to our Candidate Information Page. Link: https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ
This vacancy is using Success Profiles and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths, Ability and Experience. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. Security checks include a criminal record check and baseline personnel security standard checks. This job is broadly open to UK nationals, certain international nationals and holders of settled or pre-settled status under the EUSS where applicable. Working for the Civil Service: The Civil Service Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants and we recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition. We also promote equal opportunities and offer schemes for candidates with disabilities and redeployment. Diversity and inclusion information is available in our Civil Service policy documents.
New entrants are expected to join at the minimum of the pay band. You do not need a degree for this role. We are interested in your personal qualities; ideally with experience of working with people who have social or personal difficulties. Good writing skills are essential. You must be able to produce clear and accurate reports to tight deadlines.
By managing offenders in the community, the Probation Service protects the public from the effect of crime and gives offenders the chance to turn their lives around. Join us and you'll be part of a supportive team that thrives on sharing knowledge and expertise.
If you are successful in the recruitment process to join the Probation Service, your starting salary will be £26,475.
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