Qualified Probation Officer x 2 - Permanent - Full Time / Part Time - Cornwall (Ref: 11988) in Truro

To assess and manage the risk posed by people on probation to protect victims of crime and the general public by providing information and advice to criminal courts, other criminal justice agencies and partner organisations, supervising people on probation subject to community orders and licences, contributing to risk management, and working with other agencies to prevent crime and meet the needs of victims and people on probation.

Responsibilities

• Providing professional advice and assessment, including written reports to courts, the Parole Board, criminal justice agencies and partner organisations.
• Undertaking the full range of offender management tasks with people on probation assessed at all levels of risk of serious harm, including high and very high.
• Using computer‑based systems to produce, update and maintain records and other documentation within agreed timescales.
• Ensuring timely and effective referrals and relationships between offender management, court teams, victim contact units, interventions, Approved Premises, prisons and external agencies to enhance positive outcomes, manage risk and reduce re‑offending.
• Attending professional meetings and representing the Probation Service at partnership forums such as MAPPA and MARAC.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues, maintaining effective team relationships and providing professional guidance and support to Probation Services Officers (PSOs) and other staff.
• Providing cover within your team and to other teams as required.
• Undertaking prison, home, or other alternate location visits as required.
• Delivering and co‑leading accredited programmes commensurate with your grade.
• Conducting mandatory alcohol and drug tests as required and following prescribed medication procedures.
• Carrying out safeguarding children duties in accordance with statutory responsibilities and agency policies.
• Demonstrating pro‑social modelling skills by consistently reinforcing pro‑social behaviour and challenging anti‑social behaviour.
• Working within the aims and values of the Probation Service and Her Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service.

Qualifications

• Hold a Probation Officer qualification or be a qualified Probation Officer.
• PQF Honours Degree/Graduate Diploma and Level 5 Diploma in Probation Practice; or Diploma in Probation Studies; or Diploma in Social Work (Probation option); or CQSW (Probation option).
• Knowledge and understanding of the Criminal Justice System and the Probation Service.
• Working knowledge of relevant legislation and National Standards.
• Knowledge of Evidence‑Based Practice and risk/needs assessment tools.

Behaviours (assessed in the selection process)

• Communicating and Influencing
• Delivering at Pace
• Making Effective Decisions
• Working Together
• Access to Learning and Development

Eligibility (Nationality)

• UK nationals
• Nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• Nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
• Nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre‑settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• Nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre‑settled status under the EUSS
• Individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
• Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

Benefits

• A working environment that supports flexible working options to enhance work‑life balance.
• A working culture that encourages inclusion and diversity.
• A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%.
• Annual leave.
• Public holidays.
• Season ticket advance.

Additional Information

• The selection process uses Success Profiles to assess your behaviours, strengths and experience.
• Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
• Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check and, where applicable, a baseline personnel security standard check.
• Contact the Candidate Information Page for details on the recruitment process, benefits and allowances.

Equal Opportunities Statement

The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. The Civil Service Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission’s recruitment principles. We run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria and a Redeployment Interview Scheme for civil servants at risk of redundancy who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.