PEP

at  Ministry of Justice

Salary
£26,475 - £31650
Number of jobs available
1
Detail of reserve list
12 Months
Region
North West
City/Town
Chester , Crewe , Macclesfield , Northwich , Runcorn , Warrington
Building/Site
NPS CEDRIC FULLWOOD HOUSE CREWE, CW1 6YY, NPS GROUND FLOOR NORTON HOUSE RUNCORN, WA7 2UR, NPS JUPITER HOUSE CHESTER, CH1 4QS, NPS Macclesfield Police Station, SK10 1HQ, NPS Northwich Police Station, CW9 5EP, NPS UNITS 3 & 4 BANKSIDE WARRINGTON
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Grade
Other
Organisation Grade for HMPPS
NPS Pay Band 3 National
Post Type
Fixed Term
Duration of appointment
up to 12 Months
Working Pattern
Full Time, Flexible Working
Role Type
Operational Delivery
Will the successful applicant have line manager responsibilities?
No
Job description
An exciting opportunity has arisen with in the Northwest Engaging People on Probation Team in the role of Engagement Lead. You will be working alongside colleagues with lived experience of the Criminal Justice System to promote and develop engagement work within the Northwest Region. You will coordinate and mentor volunteers as well as a range of other activities within the EPOP agenda. This is a great opportunity for an individual with Lived Experience who is passionate about working with people on probation to improve their experience and put their voices into national policies and the day to day running of the Probation Service. The role is regional, and your office base can be in any office within the Northwest. However, the role with be mainly covering the Cheshire area and so extensive travel within the county will be required. You will also be expected to travel to other HMPPS sites within the Northwest region as required. It is highly recommended that you discuss this opportunity for further details with Paul Byron EPOP Manager at paul.byron@justice.gov.uk

SUMMARY

The Peer Mentor Coordinator will ensure a Peer Mentoring service in their local area
Liaising with Commissioned Rehabilitative Service Providers to identify opportunities for Peer Mentor involvement and employment. Promoting the Going Forward into Employment scheme across the region and with Peer Mentors
Supporting the regional Engaging People on Probation (EPOP) Plan, including, maximising opportunities to capture People on Probation PoP insights
The role will need to liaise with the EPOP Contract Supplier as required. Working flexibly across operational sites as required.
The role will be required to keep abreast of development in services, legislation and practice relevant to Peer-Led Work, Engaging People on Probation and broader Service User Engagement. Ensuring high standards of safeguarding and risk management are adhered to and implementation of Probation Service policies.
Contribute to maintaining safe systems of work and a safe environment.

EXPERIENCE

• Desirably - Lived experience of prison and /or probation
• Experience of engaging with People on Probation (PoP) in a positive and encouraging way
• Experience of assessing individuals with multiple needs and of devising plans to meet those needs.
• Experience of maintaining high levels of standards within teams.
• Good IT skills including proven experience of using Word, Excel and Outlook in a similar work environment.

The job holder will be required to carry out the following responsibilities, activities and duties:

• To assist in the development and delivery of the annual Peer Mentoring Delivery Plan, assessing the suitability and risk levels of referrals to the Peer Mentor training
• To attend Team Meetings with regional counterparts.
• To contribute to the development of the national Peer Mentoring picture as required.
• Champion the value of Peer Mentors, and of the Engaging PoP agenda, to colleagues and partners.
• Support the ongoing development of the PoP Focus Groups and regional Lived Experience Panel where required and as it relates to the Peer Mentoring service.
• Recruitment and training of new Peer Mentors across the region.
• Ongoing management and supervision of Peer Mentors, including wellbeing support, coaching and development work to improve Peer Mentor skills and capability.
• Supporting the establishment of a Development and Progression Pathway for all Peer Mentors
• Working with Peer Mentors and colleagues to develop, review and harmonise the Peer Mentoring arrangements across the region, implementing “Peer-Led Work: Conditions of Success”.
• Delivery of Peer Mentor-led activities in a variety of group based settings to include where appropriate

The duties/responsibilities listed above describe the post as it is at present and is not intended to be exhaustive. The job holder is expected to accept reasonable alterations and additional tasks of a similar level that may be necessary. Significant adjustments may require re-examination under the Job Evaluation Scheme and shall be discussed in the first instance with the job holder.