92158 - Senior Probation Officer – Pre-release Team

Salary   £44,100 - £46,000 Number of jobs available   1 Detail of reserve list   12 Months Region   North East City/Town   Durham Building/Site   HMP DURHAM DURHAM, DH1 3HU Grade   Other Organisation Grade for HMPPS   NPS Pay Band 5 National Post Type   Permanent Working Pattern   Full Time Role Type   Operational Delivery Will the successful applicant have line manager responsibilities?   Yes Job description  

New entrants to the civil service will be expected to join at the entry point salary for the advertised band.

Existing civil servants will have there salary calculated in accordance with the department, pay on transfer - pay on promotion rules. 

This post is currently advertised without visor vetting to enable appointment to take place as soon as possible, however visor vetting will be required to be completed in due course.

Overview of the job    

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.

Summary    

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    

Senior Probation Officers may be required to undertake any combination, or all, of the duties and responsibilities set out below.
•    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
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