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

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Derby, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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- £23,637 - £29,046
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  • Other
  • NPS Pay Band 3 National
    Contract type:
  • Permanent
    Type of role:
  • Operational Delivery
    Working pattern:
  • Fulltime, Job share, Parttime
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  • This position is based at NPS DERWENT COURT DERBY, DE1 2FZ, NMS Markham House, S40 1TGAbout the job

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Programmes Facilitator - Role Overview:


Are you a confident communicator? Are you passionate about rehabilitation and the benefits of group-work? Could you help people make meaningful and sustained changes in their lives? If so, then a career as a Programmes Facilitator in the Probation Service in the East Midlands could be for you.

The Programmes Team deliver programmes in the areas of domestic violence, general offending and emotional management.

As a Programmes Facilitator, you would be responsible for supporting people on probation through group-work and one to one programmes, to address their offending behaviour and encourage them to make changes to lead positive lives free from offending.

Our team is made up of a strong and inclusive group of colleagues, from all walks of life, who are passionate about helping and motivating people on probation to achieve their potential and take control of their actions and behaviours.


As a Facilitator your role would be to plan, deliver and debrief a range of sessions to groups of individuals on key topics, such as assertive communication, thinking skills, problem solving, emotional management and social and relationship skills.

The role of a Facilitator is a collaborative one.

You will work alongside your fellow team members to ensure that the people on probation receive the highest quality treatment and support, as well as sharing information and providing guidance to members of the wider organisation, such as Probation Practitioners and Partner Link Workers, to ensure the people on probation are fully supported throughout their rehabilitation journey.


The Programmes Team is committed to learning and development, and full training for the role of Facilitator is provided, with regular support and supervision being provided throughout your journey and you will receive regular feedback as you develop your facilitation skills.


Requirements of the Programme Facilitator Role Include:

  • To train in a deliver group work programmes as outlined in the Accredited Programme and Structured Interventions Manuals and in keeping with the core concepts of group work delivery.
  • To monitor group participants progress, provide participants with feedback, and ensuring this is recorded on relevant systems.
  • To work alongside Treatment Managers to contribute to the assessment of risk, protective factors and treatment targets of those attending group.
  • Undertake regular feedback and development sessions and workshops.
  • Liaise with Probation Practitioners, Partner Link Worker and partner agencies to share information on progress and risk.
  • To identify and take the necessary actions to protect children and vulnerable adults and promote their welfare in accordance with safeguarding policies and procedures.
  • To contribute to the assessment of risk that a group participant may pose.
  • Work two evenings per week to ensure the groups are accessible outside normal working hours.
  • To deliver groups from various delivery venues across the region.
  • To work as a team to support performance targets and integrity requirements.

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
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