Probation Management Specialist

5 hours ago


Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes, United Kingdom Civil Service Jobs Full time
Job Summary
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This is an exciting opportunity to join the National Probation Service (NPS) as a Senior Probation Officer Head of Management Delivery. The role is based within the Offender Management in Custody (OMIC) Team in HMP Woodhill.

The job holder will be responsible for managing a team of Probation and Prison Offender Managers, working collaboratively with the Prison and Probation Senior Leadership Teams. They will report directly to the South Central Senior Operational Support Manager and Prison Governor.

About the Role

The successful candidate will support the Head of Operational Function to provide management and a leading role within a Local Delivery Unit (LDU) or other operational unit. This involves managing and leading staff within the operational area to the required standard, offering support and cover to other teams/functions during periods of absence.

In line with NPS policies and procedures, the job holder must demonstrate a commitment to equality and inclusion, understanding their relevance to the work they do. They must adhere to all policies regarding the sensitive/confidential nature of the information handled while working in this position.

Key Responsibilities

  • 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

What We Offer

We offer a competitive salary range of £55,000 - £60,000 per annum, depending on experience.

We also offer a range of benefits, including pension scheme, annual leave entitlement and flexible working options.

Please note that this is a Part-time role, with 0.5 FTE available.

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