Senior Probation Officer - Complex Case Quality - East of England

Location:

Cambridge;
Colchester;
Hatfield;
Huntingdon;
Lower Brook St, Ipswich IP4 1AQ
, UK;
Peterborough;
Wisbech;
Luton;
Kettering;
Chelmsford;
Victoria Rd S, Chelmsford CM1 1QH
, UK;
Basildon;
Orsett Rd, Grays RM17 5DD
, UK;
Southend-on-Sea;
Wellingborough;
Lowestoft; 27 Warkworth St, Cambridge CB1 1EG
, UK;
Harlow; 41 Harpur St, Bedford MK40 1LY
, UK;
Walter Tull House, 43-47 Bridge St, Northampton NN1 1NS
, UK;
Stevenage;
Centenary House, 19 Palace St, Norwich NR3 1RT
, UK;
Bury St Edmunds;
George St, Huntingdon PE29 3AD
, UK;
Cheshunt;
Suite 364, 17 Holywell Hill, St Albans AL1 1DT
, UK; 49 Bridge St, Peterborough PE1 1ED
, UK;
King's Lynn;
Watford; 2 Civic Cl, St Albans AL1 3LB
, UK; the court house, Danesgate, Stevenage SG1 1XH
, UKSalary: 46,746 - 48,760 per year Employment:
Full time Category:
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Job Description Job description

Overview of the job 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. Summary The job holder will be expected to manage and lead staff within the operational area to the required standard, and will offer support and cover to other teams/functions during periods of absence.

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. 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 Responsibilities, Activities & Duties Senior Probation Officers may be required to undertake any combination, or all, of the duties and responsibilities set out below.

• 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…