Probation Services Officer - Oxford, United Kingdom - HM Prison & Probation Service

HM Prison & Probation Service
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Oxford, United Kingdom

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Salary:

- £23,637 - £29,046
Job grade:


  • Other
  • NPS Pay Band 3 National
    Contract type:
  • Permanent
    Type of role:
  • Operational Delivery
    Working pattern:
  • Fulltime, Parttime
    Number of jobs available:
  • 1Contents
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Location

  • This position is based at NPS 112 ABINGDON ROAD OXFORD, OX1 4PYAbout the job

Job summary:


  • Please refer to Job Description
    Job description:
The Probation Service works with over 30,000 people on probation each year, supporting their rehabilitation while protecting the public.

It is not an easy job, can be challenging - and may involve working with people with complex needs - but it is a rewarding one with variety, training and the chance to turn people's lives around.


Approved Premises (AP) are residential units, primarily for those who have been released on licence and who require a high level of supervision to manage the risk of harm they present to the public.

The AP plays a key role in supporting the management of these offenders in their transition from custody into the community.

As part of your role as a PSO you will carry out keywork with the residents and engage with them in purposeful activities to assist their rehabilitation in the community.

The PSO working pattern will include some evenings and weekends. Unsocial hours allowances are applicable.

To find out more and to hear the testimonies of existing staff please click on the link below.

Probation services officer - Ministry of Justice


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 D
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