Senior Probation Officer Homelessness Prevention Team (HPT)

at  Ministry of Justice

Salary
£40,604 - £45,500 (plus a London Weighting Allowance of £4,126)
Number of jobs available
1
Detail of reserve list
12 Months
Region
South East
City/Town
Ashford (Kent) , Brighton and Hove , Canterbury , Chatham , Crawley , Folkestone , Guildford , Hastings , Maidstone , Ramsgate , Redhill , Royal Tunbridge Wells , Staines , Worthing
Building/Site
NMS First House, GU1 4XB, NMS Forum House, Redhill, RH1 6YS, NMS Midtown House, RH10 1BW, NMS Queens House, CT11 9DH, NMS Templar House, TN23 1PL, NPS 17 GARDEN ROAD TUNBRIDGE WELLS, TN1 2XP, NPS 20/28 LONDON ROAD ST LEONARDS, TN38 0ET, NPS 47 GRAND PARADE BRIGHTON, BN2 9QA, NPS 56-58 COLLEGE ROAD MAIDSTONE, ME15 6SJ, NPS FOLKESTONE MAGISTRATES COURT FOLKESTONE, CT20 2DH, NPS NEW ROAD CHATHAM, ME4 4QQ, NPS RALPHS CENTRE CANTERBURY, CT1 3RH, NPS SWAN HOUSE STAINES, TW18 1AJ, NPS WORTHING PROBATION OFFICE WORTHING, BN11 2BE
Grade
Other
Organisation Grade for HMPPS
NPS Pay Band 5 National
Post Type
Permanent
Working Pattern
Full Time, Part Time, Part Time/Job Share, Flexible Working, Other
Role Type
Operational Delivery
Job description
A merit list will be held for successful candidates who are not offered a role linked to this campaign. If placed on the merit list you may thereafter be considered for future Band 5, SPO role across the KSS Probation Region where vacancies arise within 12 months following interview for these posts.

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

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Probation Qualification Framework Graduate Diploma/ Honours Degree in Community Justice integrated with Level 5 Diploma in Probation Practice.
• Or a qualification which was recognised at the time of qualification by the Secretary of State for Justice as per Section 10 of the Offender Management Act 2007.The following qualifications gained in England and Wales were previously recognised as providing such eligibility:
• Diploma in Probation Studies,
• Diploma in Social Work (with Probation Option)
• CQSW (with Probation Option)
  Allowance Details
  For any candidate who is successful in securing a Prison role, there will be an Environmental Allowance paid of £675 per annum (Pro Rata for Part Time staff members).

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
• To work within the aims and values of NPS and HMPPS

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 Job Evaluation and shall be discussed in the first instance with the Job Holder.

ROLE OVERVIEW

The Community Accommodation Service (CAS3) is a initiative building upon the success of the Homelessness Prevention Taskforce teams. The aim is to support the Region to address the significant issues of homelessness amongst those leaving custody, Approved Premises and Bail Accommodation Support Service (BASS). In addition the CAS3 team will support PDUs to establish stronger links and processes with stakeholders including local authorities and accommodation providers, This role will provide efficient and effective strategic and operational support to the CAS 3 team including assistance with contract management, line management responsibilities and performance monitoring to assist with the evaluation of the project.

Tasks will include:

• Line management of operational staff in CAS3 team
• Supporting Regional and Central Probation Delivery Unit data collection on homelessness to share with Local Housing Authorities and other partners.
• To oversee the allocation and management of cases placed in temporary accommodation under CAS3 to ensure positive outcomes for Staff, People on Probation and providers and meet relevant performance targets.
• Develop strategic partnerships with local authorities, accommodation providers and other stakeholders across the region to improve accommodation outcomes for People on Probation.