Approved Premises Manager; SPO; Braley

Approved Premises Manager at Braley House, part of the Midlands Approved Premises service within the National Probation Service at the Ministry of Justice. The post runs an approved premises site, supervising staff, managing the risk residents pose and keeping the building, staff and public safe. The role carries an out-of-hours standby rota and additional payments for that work, with hybrid working possible where business need allows.

A recognised probation qualification is required, and a merit list may be used to fill posts at other Midlands sites.

• Lead and manage the approved premises team, ensuring the site runs efficiently and in line with NPS strategy and national standards
• Ensure staff manage offender risk and meet public protection standards and targets
• Manage staff development, underperformance, attendance, health and safety and employee relations fairly and consistently
• Ensure staff meet the NPS contract with HMPPS, Community Rehabilitation Companies and local business plans
• Analyse and apply performance data to improve team performance and evaluate practice
• Ensure staff manage self-harm, wellbeing and social care needs of residents, and give first aid where needed
• Manage financial resources and the staffing, facilities and estates contracts as delegated
• Represent the NPS and lead work with partners and stakeholders, including multi-agency arrangements
• Carry out safeguarding children and adult duties in line with statutory responsibilities
• Facilitate communication between the management team and internal and external partners, and respond to concerns of neighbours and the local community
• Undertake standby duties and take part in the out-of-hours rota
• Promote innovation and continuous improvement, and deploy team resources efficiently

• Probation Qualification Framework graduate diploma or honours degree in Community Justice integrated with Level 5 Diploma in Probation Practice, or an equivalent recognised under Section 10 of the Offender Management…

• Substantial experience with a proven record of good practice in offender risk assessment and management, as a probation officer or in another criminal justice or related setting
• Experience of working flexibly as a team member to achieve performance targets
• Experience of contributing to effective administration and information systems
• Demonstrable achievements in managing or supporting change and improving quality and efficiency
• Experience of championing diversity and inclusiveness internally and externally
• Evidence of evaluating practice and providing a practice perspective on policy development

• Ability to implement the service's health and safety policies
• IT skills, including interpreting and applying performance reports
• Written and spoken English, with the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence

• DBS standard check
• Security and identity checks before taking up post

• Behaviours in leadership, developing self and others, working together, making effective decisions, delivering at pace and managing a quality service

• Annual leave of 25 days rising to 30 after five years, plus public holidays
• Local Government Pension Scheme via the Greater Manchester Pension Fund
• Additional payments for out-of-hours work
• Hybrid working where business need allows
• Training and development opportunities
• Employee networks for minority groups, disabled staff, carers, women and LGBT+ staff
• Family-friendly policies, including reduced hours and job share, and paid paternity, adoption and maternity leave
• Voluntary benefits, retail vouchers, discounts and free annual sight tests for screen users