At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and manage a team to support offenders and enhance public safety.
- Company: Join the National Probation Service, making a difference in the community.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working, competitive leave, and a strong pension scheme.
- Other info: Part-time role with opportunities for professional growth and training.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on lives while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in probation or criminal justice and strong management skills.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
This is a management role within the National Probation Service (NPS). 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.
Overview of the job:
- Manage and lead staff within the operational area to the required standard.
- Offer support and cover to other teams/functions during periods of absence.
- Demonstrate a commitment to equality and inclusion in line with NPS policies and procedures.
- Adhere to all policies regarding the sensitive/confidential nature of information handled.
- Some out of hours working may be required.
Responsibilities, Activities & Duties:
- Provide effective management and leadership to the team.
- Accountable for the quality delivery of good practice and team performance improvement within policy and national standards.
- Ensure that all team resources are deployed cost effectively.
- Access, interpret, analyse and apply performance data to maximise LDU/team performance.
- Proactively manage staff development, underperformance, attendance, health and safety, employee relations and diversity matters.
- Ensure offender managers manage risk appropriately and meet public protection standards.
- Contribute directly to public protection through multi-agency arrangements and individual casework review.
- Promote a culture of innovation and continuous improvement to service delivery.
- Manage financial resources as required by your Head of Operational Function.
- Facilitate effective communication between the LDU/Operational Unit management team and internal and external partners.
- Play an active part in the corporate management of the NPS.
- Undertake specific areas of responsibility as delegated by the Head of Operational Function.
- Demonstrate pro-social modelling skills by reinforcing pro-social behaviour and challenging anti-social behaviour.
- Carry out safeguarding children duties in accordance with NPS statutory responsibilities.
- Work within the aims and values of NPS and HMPPS.
Behaviours:
- Working Together
- Developing Self and Others
- Delivering at Pace
- Managing a Quality Service
- Communicating and Influencing
Technical requirements:
- Probation Qualification Framework Graduate Diploma/Honours Degree in Community Justice integrated with Level 5 Diploma in Probation Practice.
- Or a qualification recognised by the Secretary of State for Justice as per Section 10 of the Offender Management Act 2007.
Additional Information:
- This is a part-time 0.6 FTE role.
- The MoJ offers Hybrid Working arrangements where business need allows.
- Standard full-time working hours are 37 hours per week excluding breaks.
- HMPPS welcomes part-time, flexible and job-sharing working patterns.
The MoJ offers a range of benefits including annual leave, pension, training, and employee-run networks.
All candidates are subject to security and identity checks prior to taking up post.
As a Disability Confident employer, MoJ is committed to providing everyone with the opportunity to demonstrate their skills.
This job is broadly open to UK nationals, nationals of the Republic of Ireland, Commonwealth countries, and others with the right to work in the UK.
A reserve list may be held for up to 12 months from which further appointments may be made for the same or similar roles.
