Senior Probation Officer - Easton, United Kingdom - HM Prison & Probation Service

HM Prison & Probation Service

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Easton, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Description

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Reference number:

Salary:

- £37,909 - £42,251
Job grade:

Other
NPS Pay Band 5 National
Contract type:
Permanent
Type of role:
Operational Delivery
Working pattern:
Flexible working, Fulltime, Parttime
Number of jobs available:
1Contents

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About the job

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Location

This position is based at NPS 2A WYNNE JONES CENTRE AYLESBURY, HP21 7RL, NPS EASTON COURT HIGH WYCOMBE, HP11 2EL, NPS Milton Keynes Magistrates Court, MK9 2AJAbout the job

Job summary:

Please refer to Job Description
Job description:

Overview of the job
This is a management role within the National Probation Service (NPS).

The Senior Probation Officer supports the Head of Operational Function to provide management and a leading role within a Local Delivery Unit (LDU) or other operational unit.

Summary

The job holder will be expected to manage and lead staff within the operational area to the required standard, and will offer support and cover to other teams/functions during periods of absence.

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

Responsibilities,
Activities & Duties

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

To provide effective management and leadership to the team
To be accountable for the quality delivery of good practice and team performance improvement within policy and national standards
To ensure that all team resources, including interventions, are deployed cost effectively and provide best value in terms of both budget control and realising the organisation's strategic aims
To ensure that staff can efficiently and effectively meet the requirements of the NPS' contract with HMPPS, Community Rehabilitation Companies (CRC) and local business plans as required
To proactively manage staff development, issues of underperformance, attendance, health and safety, employee relations and diversity matters. Adopt a consistent, fair and objective standpoint when making decisions in relation to individual staff issues
To ensure that offender managers manage risk appropriately, and meet all public protection standards and targets
To contribute directly to public protection through multiagency arrangements and individual casework review, discussion and feedback
To promote a culture of innovation and continuous improvement to service delivery
To manage financial resources for your area of responsibility as required by your Head of Operational Function and in line with HMPPS financial regulations and policies. To authorise expenditure within financial limits
In accordance with the business plan, to provide a leading role and direction in work with partners and key stakeholders, and represent the NPS as appropriate to the role
To facilitate effective communication between the LDU/Operational Unit management team and internal and external partners
To play an active part in the corporate management of the NPS as necessary, as a member of the LDU/Operational Unit Management Team
To undertake specific areas of responsibility as delegated by the Head of Operational Function.
Demonstrate prosocial modelling skills by consistently reinforcing prosocial behaviour and attitudes and challenging antisocial behaviour and attitudes
Carry out safeguarding children duties in accordance with the NPS statutory responsibilities and agency policies
To work within the aims and values of NPS 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 Job Evaluation and shall be discussed in the first instance with the Job Holder.

Person specification:

Please refer to Job Description
Qualifications:
Diploma in Probation Studies; or Diploma in Social Work (Probation option); or CQSW (Probation option)
Knowledge and understanding of the work of the Criminal Justice System and the Probation Service.
A working knowledge of relevant legislation and National Standards. Knowledge of Evidence Based Practice and risk/needs assessment tools.

Behaviours:

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