Senior Probation officer - Wirral Job Birkenhead area,England UK,Management

Overview

This is a management role within the National Probation Service (NPS). The Senior Probation Officer supports the Head of Operational Function to provide management and a leading role within a Local Delivery Unit (LDU) or other operational unit. This role involves managing and leading staff within the operational area to the required standard and offering support and cover to other teams/functions during periods of absence.

The Senior Probation Officer must demonstrate a commitment to equality and inclusion, adhere to policies regarding confidentiality and sensitive information, and may be required to work some out‑of‑hours.

Responsibilities, Activities & Duties

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

Behaviours

Working Together
Developing Self and Others
Delivering at Pace
Managing a Quality Service
Making Effective Decisions
Communicating and Influencing
Leadership

Essential Experience

Substantial experience with a proven record of good practice in a variety of settings (including offender risk assessment and management) as a Probation Officer or from working within another criminal justice agency or related work context
Understanding of the role of the Probation Service in the Criminal Justice System and in a multi‑disciplinary setting.
Knowledge and understanding of the factors which influence engagement with victims
Experience of risk management and assessment, understanding of multi‑agency risk assessment and management procedures
Evidence of ability to evaluate practice
Evidence of ability to provide a practice perspective on policy development
Experience of working under pressure and fulfilling demanding deadlines
Experience of working flexibly as a member of a team to achieve performance targets
Experience of contributing to the provision of effective administration and information systems
Demonstrable achievements in…