Head of Function Non Operational

at  Ministry of Justice

Salary
£47,907
Number of jobs available
1
Detail of reserve list
12 Months
Region
South West
City/Town
Shaftesbury
Building/Site

SEO

Organisation Grade for HMPPS
Band 7
Post Type
Fixed Term
Duration of appointment
Up to 2 Years
Working Pattern
Full Time
Role Type
Estates
Job description

JOB DESCRIPTIONS RELATING TO THIS GROUP PROFILE

The job holder once in post will be matched to a job description: a sample list is attached below. Posts are either rotational or non- rotational within this Group Profile and this will be specified on specific job descriptions.

• Head of Function Standard : Reducing Reoffending
• Head of Function Standard : Reducing Reoffending YP
• Head of Function Standard : Regime Services YP
• Head of Function Standard : Casework YP
• Head of Function Standard : Learning Skills and Employment Wales
• Head of Function Standard : Catering HMP BERWYN ONLY
• Head of Function Standard : Education Skills and Work

ESSENTIAL SKILLS/ QUALIFICATIONS/ ACCREDITATION/ REGISTRATION

An ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence through the medium of English or (where specified in Wales) Welsh.

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

N.B these are the technical requirements for the group profile, please check the individual job description relating to this group profile for any job specific requirements and add if required.

• Job holders must complete specific training in their specialism once they take up post.
• When transferring to a Young Persons establishment the job holder will be required to successfully undertake an assessment to demonstrate suitability to work with Young People

• Promote Prison Service policy in all activities and behaviourse.g. promote diversity, decency, safety and reducing re- offending agendas
• Review open Assessment Care in Custody teamwork (ACCT) as and when required in line with audit baselines
• Provide leadership and management of the Function. Will have the skills to apply all Human Resources (HR) related policies and practices and be able to carry out all aspects of people management such as Attendance Management, Disciplinary Investigations, Performance Management and Staff Appraisals
• Manage Prisoners Complaints Process within the Function
• Responsible for ensuring all litigation claims relevant to the area have been dealt with in accordance with policy
• Oversee the compilation and regular progress reporting of performance improvement programmes
• Manage the appropriate authorisation of Financial Compliance Statements
• Manage devolved budgets in accordance with the financial procedures outlined in the budget delegation
• Ensure that the Function produces and analyses audit and establishment performance management information identifying variances and areas requiring improvements
• Contribute to the establishment’s overall achievement of (SDIs) and standards and be accountable for the performance and delivery of targets relating to the budget; People Plan for the Function.
• Accountable for all local and national policies relating to the Function, and ensure procedures implemented are compliant, including the development of new policies
• Contribute to the development and delivery of the medium-to- long term strategic and business plan for the establishment, with overall responsibility for implementation within their Function
• Attend relevant boards/meetings and actively contribute either as chair or team member
• Responsible for ensuring the defined work areas and associated activities comply with Health and Safety legislation. Ensure all risk assessments are undertaken and staff are made aware of their personal responsibility towards Health and Safety compliance
• Contribute to the preparation of the establishment contingency and emergency plans and ensure implementation when required.
• Ensure the effective use of staff resources and the provision of training and annual leave opportunities
• Produce relevant reports as required and ensure that the response to all correspondence are within agreed timescales
• Carry out investigations and administration in relation to incidents of potential discrimination and report on findings
• Accountable for ensuring actions arising from Standard Audit, His Majesty Inspectorate of Prisons (HMIP) Action Plans and Managing Quality of Prison Life (MQPL) surveys, including local self audit action plans and Resettlement strategies, are delivered
• Deliver and implement projects as directed by the Governor
• Actively encourage staff engagement within the Function to ensure objectives are met