Probation Service Officer - East of England, United Kingdom - HM Prison & Probation Service

HM Prison & Probation Service
HM Prison & Probation Service
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East of England, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Description

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Reference number:


Salary:

- £23,637 - £29,046
Job grade:


  • Other
  • NPS Pay Band 3 National
    Contract type:
  • Permanent
    Type of role:
  • Operational Delivery
    Working pattern:
  • Flexible working, Fulltime, Job share, Parttime
    Number of jobs available:
  • 38Contents
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About the job


Benefits:

Things you need to know

Location

  • East of EnglandAbout the job

Job summary:


  • This position is based at NPS 1622 KING STREET WATFORD, WD1 8BP, NPS 20 OXFORD STREET WELLINGBOROUGH, NN8 4HY, NPS 27 WARKWORTH STREET CAMBRIDGE, CB1 1EG, NPS 4 MITRE BUILDINGS HARLOW, CM20 1DR, NPS 4347 BRIDGE STREET NORTHAMPTON, NN1 1NS, NPS ARGYLE HOUSE STEVENAGE, SG1 2AD, NPS CARRAWAY HOUSE BASILDON, SS15 6PH, NPS CENTENARY HOUSE NORWICH, NR3 1RT, NPS EAST HEART CENTRE CHESHUNT, EN8 9XL, NPS GODWIN HOUSE HUNTINGDON, PE29 3BD, NPS MID HERTS CENTRE ST ALBANS, AL1 3XH, NPS PENINSULAR HOUSE IPSWICH, IP4 1AQ, NPS PROBATION OFFICE KINGS LYNN, PE30 1HP, NMS MID ESSEX Gemini Centre, CM2 0YN, NMS Portal House, CO2 7BA, NMS 1213 Adam Court, PE1 5PP, NMS Civic 2, Victoria Avenue, SS2 6ER
    Job description:

Overview of the job
The job holder will undertake the full range of work with offenders 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 offenders utilising service procedures and practice directions that underpin professional judgement.


Summary
To assess and manage the risk (including risk management plans and escalation) posed by offenders 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
  • Work with other agencies and groups to prevent crime and meet the needs of victims and offenders.


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 (i.e. Courts, Approved Premises, programmes, evening reporting etc)


Responsibilities, Activities & Duties


Probation Services Officers may be required to undertake any combination, or all, of the duties and responsibilities set out below.


  • To undertake the full range of offender management tasks with offenders assessed as low or medium risk of harm and to support the Probation Officer grade in high risk cases.
  • When providing case manager support, to contribute to the delivery of the Risk Management plan and report significant changes relating to risk of harm and/or of reoffending or any noncompliance within agreed enforcement procedures
  • To 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.
  • To undertake prison, home or alternate location visits as required in accordance with service procedures and policies.
  • To undertake work in the court setting, including the completion of appropriate reports on cases and prosecution of breaches.
  • To provide cover within teams as required
  • To deliver and colead accredited programmes commensurate with grade
  • To conduct mandatory alcohol and drug tests as required, and to follow prescribed medication procedures
  • Carry out safeguarding children duties in accordance with the NPS statutory responsibilities and agency policies
  • Demonstrate prosocial modelling skills by consistently reinforcing prosocial behaviour and attitudes and challenging antisocial behaviour and attitudes.
  • To work within the aims and values of NPS and NOMS
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.


Person specification:


  • Please refer to Job Description
    Behaviours:
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

  • Making Effective Decisions
  • Communicating and Influencing
  • Working Together
  • Changing and Improving
  • Delivering at Pace

Technical skills:

We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:

  • Educated to NVQ L2 or above, Minimum 5 GCSE's at Grade C or above, including English, Maths or the ability to evid
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