Ministry of Justice Jobs – Sr Probation Officer

Job Description:

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

Job Responsibilities:

• To be accountable for the quality delivery of good practice and team performance improvement within policy and national standards
• Carry out safeguarding children duties in accordance with the NPS statutory responsibilities and agency policies
• 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 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 provide effective management and leadership to the team
• To promote a culture of innovation and continuous improvement to service delivery
• To undertake specific areas of responsibility as delegated by the Head of Operational Function.
• To ensure that offender managers manage risk appropriately, and meet all public protection standards and targets
• Demonstrate pro-social modelling skills by consistently reinforcing pro-social behaviour and attitudes and challenging anti-social behaviour and attitude
• 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 work within the aims and values of NPS and HMPPS
• 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 access, interpret, analyse and apply performance data pro-actively in order to maximise LDU/team performance, evaluate practice and deliver organisational aims
• To facilitate effective communication between the LDU/Operational Unit management team and internal and external partners
• To contribute directly to public protection through multi-agency arrangements and individual casework review, discussion and feedback
• 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

Job Requirements:

• Ability to implement the services health and safety policies
• Understanding of the role of the Probation Service in the Criminal Justice System and in a multi-disciplinary setting.
• Evidence of ability to provide a practice perspective on policy development
• Evidence of ability to evaluate practice
• Able to demonstrate well developed IT skills, including evidence of ability to interpret and apply performance reports
• Demonstrable achievements in managing/supporting change and effecting improvements in quality and efficiency
• Knowledge and understanding of the factors which influence engagement with victims

Qualification & Experience:

• Diploma in Social Work (with Probation Option)
• Experience of proactively championing diversity and inclusiveness both internally and externally
• Diploma in Probation Studies,
• Or a qualification which was recognised at the time of qualification by the Secretary of State for Justice as per Section 10 of the Offender Management Act 2007.The following qualifications gained in England and Wales were previously recognised as providing such eligibility:
• CQSW (with Probation Option)
• Substantial experience with a proven record of good practice in a variety of settings (including offender risk assessment and management) as a Probation Officer or from working within another criminal justice agency or related work context
• Probation Qualification Framework Graduate Diploma/ Honours Degree in Community Justice integrated with Level 5 Diploma in Probation Practice.

Job Details:

Company: Ministry of Justice

Vacancy Type: Full Time

Job Location: Coventry, England, UK

Application Deadline: N/A

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