18307 - Senior Probation Officer - Northumbria Stalking Interventions Programme (NSIP)

Northumbria Stalking Intervention Programme (NSIP) is a multi‑agency response to high‑risk stalking that seeks to improve the response to stalking through specialist support and assessment of perpetrators while also promoting victim safety and wellbeing. 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. 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

• 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.

The post, which is available on a 1 year fixed term basis, would suit someone with a genuine interest in this important area of practice and who has good project management skills, experience of multi‑agency working and the determination to drive the project across Northumbria. Working together with our principle partners – Northumbria Police, CNTW, Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner, Paladin Victim Services, Interventions Alliance and the Alice Ruggles Trust – we have successfully established NSIP in the north of the Region and are looking to consolidate and expand the service.