Senior Probation Officer, Yorkshire and The Humber Probation Service, Barnsley and Rotherham, F[...]

Overview

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

• 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 access, interpret, analyse and apply performance data pro-actively in order to maximise LDU/team performance, evaluate practice and deliver organisational aims
• 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 multi-agency 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 pro-social modelling skills by consistently reinforcing pro-social behaviour and attitudes and challenging anti-social 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

Selection Process, Behaviours & Technical Skills

We will assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Making Effective Decisions, Communicating and Influencing, Leadership, Working Together. We will assess technical skills during the selection process as well.

Probation Qualification Framework: Graduate Diploma/Honours Degree in Community Justice integrated with Level 5 Diploma in Probation Practice or another qualification recognised at the time of qualification by the Secretary of State for Justice under the Offender Management Act 2007. Previously recognised qualifications in England and Wales included Diploma in Probation Studies, Diploma in Social Work (with Probation Option), and CQSW (with Probation Option).

Benefits

• Access to learning and development
• A working environment with flexible working options to enhance work-life balance
• A culture that supports inclusion and diversity
• A Civil Service pension with employer contribution of 28.97%
• Annual Leave, Public Holidays, Season Ticket Advance

Notes

This vacancy uses Success Profiles and will assess Behaviours, Strengths, Experience and Technical skills. Successful candidates may undergo a criminal record check and baseline security checks. Nationality requirements apply as appropriate.