Approved Premises Manager; SPO; Kirk Lodge

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Become an Approved Premises Manager (SPO) at Kirk Lodge in Leicester with the Ministry of Justice, a full-time role offering a competitive salary of £46,746 - £48,760. This position is ideal for experienced professionals in criminal justice or related fields, and importantly, visa sponsorship is available, making it open to foreign applicants who require a UK work visa. Beyond the attractive salary, this role offers the crucial benefit of Tier 2 Skilled Worker visa sponsorship, facilitating your move and career growth in the UK.

As an Approved Premises Manager (SPO) at Kirk Lodge, a Psychologically Informed Planned Environment (PIPE), you will be at the heart of managing an Approved Premises within the National Probation Service (NPS). Your primary responsibility will involve overseeing the practice of AP staff, ensuring the effective management of risk posed by resident offenders, and maintaining a safe and secure environment for all.

This role demands strong leadership to ensure compliance with NPS strategy and the highest standards of public protection.

You will be instrumental in providing effective management and leadership to your team, focusing on quality delivery, performance improvement, and efficient resource deployment. This includes proactively managing staff development, addressing underperformance, and ensuring that your team meets the requirements of the NPS’ contract with HMPPS and Community Rehabilitation Companies. Furthermore, you will contribute directly to public protection through multi-agency arrangements and individual casework review, while also participating in an out-of-hours standby duty rota.

• 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.
• Demonstrable experience in risk management and assessment, with the ability to implement health and safety policies effectively.
• Experience of working flexibly as a member of a team to achieve performance targets and contributing to effective administration and information systems.
• Demonstrable achievements in managing/supporting change and effecting improvements in quality and efficiency, alongside proactively championing diversity and inclusiveness.
• Technical requirement:
  Probation Qualification Framework Graduate Diploma/Honours Degree in Community Justice integrated with Level 5 Diploma in Probation Practice, or an equivalent qualification recognised by the Secretary of State for Justice.
• Applicants must either possess the right to work in the UK or be eligible for Skilled Worker (Tier
  2) visa sponsorship, which is available for this position.

• Competitive salary ranging from £46,746 to £48,760 per annum.
• Skilled Worker (Tier
  2) visa sponsorship available for eligible foreign applicants.
• Opportunity to work within the prestigious Ministry of Justice, contributing to public protection.
• Comprehensive pension scheme and generous annual leave entitlement.
• Access to professional development and training opportunities within the National Probation Service.
• A supportive work environment in a Psychologically Informed Planned Environment (PIPE).

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