Court Probation Officer

2 weeks ago

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom UK Civil Service Full time

Job summary

Please refer to Job Description

Job description

We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the wider society that we serve. We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice. We champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and a sense of belonging. To find out more about how we do this visit:�.

We have a fantastic opportunity to work in the North East Probation Service.� We are offering a full time Probation Officer post based in our Court team working across Newcastle Crown and Newcastle, North Tyneside and Northumberland Magistrates Courts.

The role requires �excellent communication skills, flexibility, competent use of IT platforms, teamwork and the ability to build and maintain strong professional relationships.� The post holder will undertake the full range of tasks with people on Probation, including assessing and producing formal verbal and written reports and providing information and advice to the Judiciary in the courtroom. �An ability to gather information and analyse at pace will be essential.��The post holder will contribute to regional Court activity which drives forward quality practice and improvement within our court services.�The post holder will work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders, �building essential links with HMCTS, the Judiciary, Treatment providers, Electronic Monitoring and other criminal justice partners, as well as Probation colleagues in court and enforcement, interventions and sentence management.�

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 their salary calculated in accordance with the Department�s 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

Post holders will undertake the full range of offender management tasks with people on probation under supervision including assessment, sentence implementation and producing reports; utilising service procedures and practice directions to underpin professional judgement.

Summary

To assess and manage the risk posed by people on probation to protect victims of crime and the general the public by:

� Providing information and advice to criminal courts, other criminal justice agencies and partner organisations.
� Supervise people on probation subject to community orders and licences and during custodial sentences.
� Contribute to the management of risk.
� Work with other agencies and groups to prevent crime and meet the needs of victims and people on probation.

In line with PS 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 undertake.

The post holder must adhere to all policies in respect of the sensitive/confidential nature of the information handled whilst working in this position.

Responsibilities, Activities & Duties

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

� To provide professional advice and assessment, including written reports to courts, the Parole Board, other criminal justice agencies and partner organisations.
� To undertake the full range of offender management tasks with people on probation assessed at all levels of risk of serious harm including high and very high.
� To use computer based systems to produce, update and maintain records and other documentation within agreed timescales.
� To ensure timely and effective referrals to, and relationships between, offender management, court teams, victim contact units, interventions, Approved Premises, prisons and external agencies to enhance positive outcomes, manage risk and reduce reoffending.
� To attend professional meetings and represent the PS at appropriate partnership forums MAPPA, MARAC.
� To work collaboratively with colleagues, maintain effective team relationships and provide professional guidance and support to Probation Services Officers (PSOs) and other staff as appropriate.
� To provide cover within your team and to other teams as required.
� To undertake prison, home or other alternate location visits as required.
� To deliver and co-lead accredited programmes commensurate with grade.
� To conduct mandatory alcohol and drug tests as required, and to follow prescribed medication procedures.
� Carry out safeguarding children duties in accordance with the PS statutory responsibilities and agency policies.
� Demonstrate pro-social modelling skills by consistently reinforcing pro-social behaviour and attitudes and challenging anti-social behaviour and attitudes.
� To work within the aims and values of PS 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 the Job Evaluation Scheme and shall be discussed in the first instance with the job holder.

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

Person specification

Please refer to Job Description

Qualifications

Must be a qualified Probation Officer

Behaviours

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

Making Effective DecisionsCommunicating and InfluencingDelivering at PaceWorking TogetherChanging and Improving

Benefits

Alongside your salary of �33,011, HM Prison & Probation Service contributes �8,747 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Access to learning and developmentA working environment that supports a range of flexible working options to enhance your work life balanceA working culture which encourages inclusion and diversityA with an average employer contribution of 27%Annual LeavePublic HolidaysSeason Ticket Advance



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