Deputy Group Safer Custody Lead

3 months ago

London, United Kingdom Ministry of Justice Full time

Salary
- The national salary is £47,907, London salary range is £50,942 - £52,523. Your salary will be dependent on your base location

Number of jobs available
- 1

Detail of reserve list
- 12 Months

Region
- National

City/Town
- National

Building/Site
- NATIONAL

Grade
- SEO

Organisation Grade for HMPPS
- Band 7

Post Type
- Permanent

Working Pattern
- Full Time

Role Type
- Senior Leadership

Will the successful applicant have line manager responsibilities?
- Yes

Job description

**Overview of the job**

Improving safety in prisons is HMPPS top priority. Those working in the Group Safer Custody Teams have a key role in making establishments safer for all those who live and work in them by reducing deaths, self-harm and violence.

This is a management role located within each region, reporting to the Group Safer Custody Lead (GSCL), working to a consistent direction set out by HQ. The post will be part of the Group Safer Custody Teams (RSCTs) who are responsible for providing support to establishments to deliver safer prisons. The deputy GSCL will support the GSCL in the delivery of this essential work across their establishments, to Directors of Prison Group and Reform Prisons and HQ.

The deputy GSCL role is located within Prisons Directorate and post holders will support a number of establishments in accordance with prison structures (establishments grouped by region, function, and Wales). In the interests of promoting safer custody outcomes for all, support from RSTs is available to private sector establishments.

**Summary**

The role is to support and deputise for the GSCL as required in order to ensure the best possible delivery of safer custody policies and practice. This includes assisting in the oversight and assurance on delivery to the respective Governors, Prisons Group Directors and HQ.

**In summary the post holder will**:

- Provide support directly to establishments in the region on safer custody (preventing and reducing deaths, self-harm and violence in prisons) as well supporting colleagues across regions.
- Provide direct support establishments to implement and embed recommendations from Operational and System Assurance Group (OSAG) audits.
- Support establishments to address recommendations from PPO investigations and HMIP reports.
- Identify learning and good practice from establishments in the region.
- Support the GSCL to improve service delivery, compliance with safer custody and other relevant polices.
- Promote and implement Safety strategic aims for safer custody.
- Work with relevant stakeholders to ensure joined up effective working.

The post holder may be either non-operational or an operational member of staff dependant on Group need. The post holder may have line management responsibilities.

**Responsibilities, Activities and Duties**

The job holder will be required to carry out the following responsibilities, activities and duties:
**Establishment Safety in Custody Delivery & Planning**

In the interests of promoting safer custody outcomes for all, support from Group Safer Custody Teams is available to private sector establishments and as well as PSP prisons. For all prison establishments, Deputy GSCLs will:

- Provide support to Governors on improving safety in custody (reducing and preventing deaths, self-harm and violence).
- Support establishments to identify, capture and share good practice, learning and operational experience. This includes learning from serious incidents.
- Assist the GSCL in the use of agreed monitoring tools to enable establishments to understand how effective their safer custody arrangements are and what further support is required.
- Where required assist in operational assessments with PGDs of the effectiveness of safer custody arrangements within establishments.
- Assist establishments in strengthening effective collaborative working with their local Healthcare providers and all other external providers in order to take a whole prison approach to improving safety.
- Support the GSCL in co-ordinating information linked to the mitigation of risks and issues arising from deaths and incidents of serious assault and serious self-harm. This analysis should capture quick learning and disseminate information to PGDs, HQ, Governing Governors and Head of Functions as required to develop better understanding and good practice and should form part of the Group Safer Custody delivery plans.
- Oversight of local protocols at each establishment for learning from deaths and incidents of serious assault and serious self-harm, and that action is being taken to respond to recommendations from internal reviews, HMIP, PPO and Operational and System Assurance Group audit reports.
- Assist in the delivery of safer custody training as required.

**Policy Implementation and Assurance**

Group Safer Custody Teams play a key role in providing assurance on the delivery of safer custody work working closely with Prison Group Directors and HQ, and will:

- Pro

  • Safer Custody Practitioner

    2 months ago

    London, United Kingdom Practice Plus Group Full time

    **About The Role**: **ADD TO LIFE. EVERY LIFE.** **Where the sense of fulfilment is as big as the challenge** Prisons are one of the most challenging, yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work - if you’re looking for a role where you can develop your existing skills and learn something new every day in an environment that never stands...

  • Business Development Lead

    5 days ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Deputy Full time

    About DeputyDeputy is a global SaaS workforce management company that empowers businesses to build thriving workplaces. Our mission is to make hourly employment easier, more efficient, and more profitable.Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly experienced Sales Manager to lead our SMB Sales team in London. As a Sales Manager, you will be responsible for driving...

  • Business Development Lead

    4 days ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Deputy Full time

    About DeputyDeputy is a global SaaS workforce management company that empowers businesses to build thriving workplaces. Our mission is to make hourly employment easier, more efficient, and more profitable.Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly experienced Sales Manager to lead our SMB Sales team in London. As a Sales Manager, you will be responsible for driving...

  • Crypto Custody Operations Associate

    4 days ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Zodia Custody Full time

    About the RoleZodia Custody is a leading Virtual Assets Service Provider (VASP) offering Crypto Custody services to Institutional Investors. We are seeking a dedicated and dynamic professional to join our Client Services Hub team as a Digital Asset Custodian Support Specialist.Key ResponsibilitiesDirect Support: Provide direct support to our 24/7 Operations...

  • Crypto Custody Operations Associate

    5 days ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Zodia Custody Full time

    About the RoleZodia Custody is a leading Virtual Assets Service Provider (VASP) offering Crypto Custody services to Institutional Investors. We are seeking a dedicated and dynamic professional to join our Client Services Hub team as a Digital Asset Custodian Support Specialist.Key ResponsibilitiesDirect Support: Provide direct support to our 24/7 Operations...

  • SMB Sales Manager

    3 weeks ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Deputy Full time

    About Deputy: At Deputy, we empower organizations to cultivate productive workplaces—environments where employees are engaged, customers receive exceptional service, compliance is maintained, and profitability flourishes. Our influence spans over 70 countries globally, supporting more than 320,000 workplaces. As a leading SaaS workforce management company...

  • SMB Sales Manager

    3 weeks ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Deputy Full time

    About Deputy: At Deputy, we empower organizations to cultivate successful workplaces—environments where employees are engaged, customers receive exceptional service, businesses adhere to regulations, and profits flourish. Our influence spans over 70 countries globally, supporting more than 320,000 workplaces. As a leading SaaS workforce management firm...

  • Sales Manager

    4 days ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Deputy Full time

    About DeputyDeputy is a global SaaS workforce management company that empowers businesses to build thriving workplaces. Our mission is to make hourly employment easier, more efficient, and more profitable.Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly experienced Sales Manager to lead our SMB Sales team in London. As a key member of our sales leadership team, you will...

  • Sales Manager

    5 days ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Deputy Full time

    About DeputyDeputy is a global SaaS workforce management company that empowers businesses to build thriving workplaces. Our mission is to make hourly employment easier, more efficient, and more profitable.Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly experienced Sales Manager to lead our SMB Sales team in London. As a key member of our sales leadership team, you will...

  • Business Development Specialist

    4 days ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Deputy Full time

    About the Role As a Business Development Representative at Deputy, you'll play a crucial role in identifying and nurturing new business opportunities within our target markets. You'll be responsible for building relationships with potential clients, understanding their needs, and demonstrating how Deputy's solutions can help them achieve their goals. Your...

  • Business Development Specialist

    2 weeks ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Deputy Full time

    About the Role As a Business Development Representative at Deputy, you'll play a crucial role in identifying and nurturing new business opportunities within our target markets. You'll be responsible for building relationships with potential clients, understanding their needs, and demonstrating how Deputy's solutions can help them achieve their goals. Your...

  • Enterprise Sales Director

    4 days ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Deputy Full time

    About DeputyDeputy is a global SaaS workforce management company that empowers businesses to build thriving workplaces. Our mission is to make hourly employment easier, more efficient, and more profitable.Job SummaryWe are seeking an experienced Sales Manager to lead our SMB Sales team. As a Sales Manager, you will be responsible for driving sales growth,...

  • Enterprise Sales Director

    5 days ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Deputy Full time

    About DeputyDeputy is a global SaaS workforce management company that empowers businesses to build thriving workplaces. Our mission is to make hourly employment easier, more efficient, and more profitable.Job SummaryWe are seeking an experienced Sales Manager to lead our SMB Sales team. As a Sales Manager, you will be responsible for driving sales growth,...

  • SMB Sales Manager

    3 weeks ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Deputy Full time

    About Deputy: At Deputy, we enable organizations to cultivate productive workplaces where employees are engaged, customers receive exceptional service, and businesses remain compliant with regulations while achieving profitability. Our services span over 70 countries, supporting more than 320,000 workplaces globally. As a leading SaaS provider in workforce...

  • Senior Custody Administrator

    3 months ago

    London, United Kingdom Serco Plc Full time

    HMP Thameside Full time, 40 hours, Monday - Friday Permanent £27,000 Per annum plus £6,200 for LWA HMP Thameside is a privately run prison estate located in Southeast London. The prison is a remand establishment operated by Serco Ltd. To carry out the administrative processes within the Custody Function at HMP Thameside. The role reports directly to the...

  • Custody Detention Officer

    3 months ago

    London, United Kingdom Bidvest Noonan Full time

    **About The Role**: **Custody Detention Officer** **Telford** **£11.00 - £11.40 per hour** **2 days 7am-7pm 2 nights 7pm-7am** A fantastic opportunity has arisen within Bidvest Noonan for a Custody Detention Officer, who will work at our clients prestigious site. The main purpose of this role is to assist the Police with duties relating to the...

  • Middle Officer Equity and Custody

    3 months ago

    London, United Kingdom FxPro Group Full time

    **Join FxPro**: a leading international fintech company. Be a part of our expanding international team, with offices in Limassol, London, Monaco, Nassau, and Dubai. FxPro boasts a diverse workforce of over 300 employees representing 22 nationalities, making it an exciting and dynamic workplace. At **FxPro **, we see each team member as an integral part of...

  • Custody Nurse/Paramedic Specialist

    5 days ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Resourcing Group Full time

    Job Summary:We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Custody Nurse/Paramedic to join our team at Resourcing Group. As a Custody Nurse/Paramedic, you will work in a dynamic and challenging environment, providing high-quality healthcare services to individuals in custody.Key Responsibilities:Provide autonomous healthcare services to individuals in...

  • Deputy Group Treasurer

    1 day ago

    London, United Kingdom Michael Page Finance Full time

    We are exclusively recruiting a Deputy Group Treasurer in a newly created role within the treasury team to support the Group Treasurer with financing, helping to shape the team and delivering against company targets Client Details The employer is a large, well-established UK business in the infrastructure sector. As an industry leader, the company employs...

  • Deputy Group Treasurer

    4 days ago

    London, United Kingdom Michael Page Finance Full time

    We are exclusively recruiting a Deputy Group Treasurer in a newly created role within the treasury team to support the Group Treasurer with financing, helping to shape the team and delivering against company targets Client Details The employer is a large, well-established UK business in the infrastructure sector. As an industry leader, the company employs...