Probation Services Officer

**Probation Services Officer - 72507**
**£23,637 - £29,046**
**Swansea**:

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**_ HMPPSin Wales: _**:
**_Preventing victims by changing lives_**:

- HMPPS in Wales works in an integrated way to keep communities in Wales safer and to give the men and women we work with the opportunity to change their lives. We commission and provide offender management services in the community and in custody to deliver the orders of the courts and support rehabilitation. Our aim is to deliver outstanding, seamless offender management services in Wales that protect the public, reduce reoffending, deliver value for money and support our partners._
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**_ The Welsh Language Scheme_**:

- Welsh Language skills for this post are desirable._
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**_ HMPPS yng Nghymru:_**:

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**_ Atal pobl rhag dod yn ddioddefwyr trwy newid bywydau_**:

- Mae HMPPS yng Nghymru yn gweithio mewn ffordd integredig i gadw cymunedau yng Nghymru yn fwy diogel, a rhoi cyfle i’r dynion a’r merched hynny rydym yn gweithio â hwy i newid eu bywydau. Rydym yn comisiynu a darparu gwasanaethau rheoli troseddwyr yn y gymuned a’r carchar i weithredu gorchmynion y llysoedd a chefnogi adsefydlu. Ein nod yw darparu gwasanaethau rheoli troseddwyr ardderchog ac esmwyth yng Nghymru sy’n gwarchod y cyhoedd, lleihau aildroseddu, cynnig gwerth am arian a chefnogi ein partneriaid._
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**_ Y Cynllun Iaith Gymraeg_**:

- Mae sgiliau iaith Gymraeg yn ddymunol ar gyfer y swydd hon._
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**_ Overview of the job_**
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- The job holder will undertake the full range of work with offenders before and after sentence. This will include assessment, sentence implementation, offender management and producing reports. The job holder will provide case management support to a full range of offenders utilising service procedures and practice directions that underpin professional judgement._
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**_ Summary_**
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- To assess and manage the risk (including risk management plans and escalation) posed by offenders to protect victims of crime and the general public by:_
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- _Liaising, providing information and advice to criminal courts, criminal justice agencies and other partner agencies_
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- _Work with other agencies and groups to prevent crime and meet the needs of victims and offenders._
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- 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._
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- 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 (i.e. Courts, Approved Premises, programmes, evening reporting etc)_
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**_ Responsibilities, Activities & Duties_**
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- Probation Services Officers may be required to undertake any combination, or all, of the duties and responsibilities set out below._
- _To undertake the full range of offender management tasks with offenders assessed as low or medium risk of harm and to support the Probation Officer grade in high risk cases._
- _When providing case manager support, to contribute to the delivery of the Risk Management plan and report significant changes relating to risk of harm and/or of reoffending or any non-compliance within agreed enforcement procedures_
- _To use computer based systems to produce, update and maintain records and other documentation within agreed timescales_
- _Ensure effective referrals to services and facilities and communicate with offender management staff, interventions staff, service providers and external agencies to review progress and associated risks._
- _To undertake prison, home or alternate location visits as required in accordance with service procedures and policies._
- _To undertake work in the court setting, including the completion of appropriate reports on cases and prosecution of breaches._
- _To provide cover within teams 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 NPS 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 NPS and NOMS_
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- 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._
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**_ Behaviours_**
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- _Making Effective Decisions_
- _Changing and Improving_
- _Working Toge