Probation Service Officer (Wales various locations) (Ref: 6454)

This position is based at various locations in Wales including NMS Martin Evans House Merthyr Tydfil, NPS 14 High Street Haverfordwest, NPS 25 Conway Road Colwyn Bay, NPS 33 Westgate Street Cardiff, NPS Caernarfon Probation Office, NPS Carmarthen Probation Office, NPS Centenary House Caerphilly, NPS Former Post Office Pontypridd, NPS Lloyd Street Chapel Llanelli, NPS Police Station Barry, NPS Tremains Business Park Bridgend, NPS Usk House Newport, and NPS West Glamorgan House Swansea.

Overview Of The Job: The job holder will undertake the full range of work with people on probation before and after sentence. This includes assessment, sentence implementation, offender management, and producing reports. The job holder will provide case management support to a full range of people on probation utilising service procedures and practice directions that underpin professional judgement.

Summary: To assess and manage the risk posed by people on probation 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.
• Supervising and managing the risk of those on probation subject to community sentences, during and after custodial sentences.
• Working with other agencies and groups to prevent crime and meet the needs of victims and people on probation.

The post holder must adhere to all policies regarding 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: The job holder will be required to carry out the following:

• Undertake the full range of offender management tasks with people on probation assessed as low or medium risk of harm.
• Support the Probation Officer grade in high-risk cases.
• Contribute to the delivery of the Risk Management plan and report significant changes relating to risk of harm and/or reoffending.
• Use computer-based systems to produce, update, and maintain records and 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.
• Undertake prison, home, or alternate location visits as required.
• Work in the court setting, including the completion of appropriate reports on cases and prosecution of breaches.
• Provide cover within teams as required.
• Deliver and co-lead accredited programmes commensurate with grade.
• Conduct mandatory alcohol and drug tests as required, and follow prescribed medication procedures.
• Carry out safeguarding children duties in accordance with statutory responsibilities and agency policies.
• Demonstrate pro-social modelling skills by reinforcing pro-social behaviour and attitudes and challenging anti-social behaviour and attitudes.

The duties/responsibilities listed above describe the post as it is at present and are 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.

An ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence through the medium of English or Welsh (where specified in Wales) is required.

Behaviours: We will assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Delivering at Pace
• Managing a Quality Service
• Working Together
• Communicating and Influencing
• Developing Self and Others
• Making Effective Decisions

Access to learning and development, a working environment that supports flexible working options, a culture which encourages inclusion and diversity, a Civil Service pension with an employer contribution, annual leave, and public holidays are part of the benefits offered.

Security: Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard checks.

Nationality requirements: This job is broadly open to UK nationals, nationals of the Republic of Ireland, Commonwealth countries with the right to work in the UK, and certain EU nationals.

Contact point for applicants: Recruitment Enquiries Team - Email: moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk, Telephone: 0845 241 5358.