Quality Development Officer - Thames Valley - South

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Ministry of Justice is on the Home Office register of licensed worker sponsors (Skilled Worker), so it can sponsor a work visa. This particular advert does not mention sponsorship, so confirm with the employer before you apply. Applicants from Nigeria and elsewhere, in the UK or overseas, may apply.

The Ministry of Justice is seeking a dedicated Quality Development Officer for a fixed-term or detached duty role across the Thames Valley and South Central regions, including Aylesbury, Oxford, and Reading. This position is ideal for experienced Probation Officers, including Nigerian and African immigrants who require UK work visa sponsorship, as it is explicitly open to foreign applicants. Offering a competitive salary of £37,238 - £44,520, this role provides an excellent opportunity to contribute to the quality of probation services while benefiting from flexible working arrangements.

As a Quality Development Officer within the Ministry of Justice, you will play a crucial role in enhancing the quality of work undertaken with offenders and victims within the National Probation Service (NPS). This specialist Probation Officer post involves no line management responsibilities, allowing you to focus purely on quality development.

You will be an integral part of the Divisional Performance and Quality team, collaborating with managers, practice tutor assessors, and operational staff. Your responsibilities will include delivering quality assurance activities, conducting practice improvement workshops, and providing targeted coaching and support to colleagues to foster high-quality practice.

Key duties also involve undertaking audits of crucial work, analysing findings, and providing constructive feedback to staff. You will contribute to local improvement and quality plans, working in partnership with local managers to develop and implement strategies based on evidence from audits, inspections, and case reviews.

• Evidence of undertaking high-quality probation work.
• Demonstrable experience of collaborating effectively with others to improve service quality.
• Experience working with diverse individuals and communities facing various social and personal difficulties.
• Proven ability to motivate and facilitate change in offending behaviour through engagement with individuals and groups.
• Strong analytical skills for interpreting information and designing action plans to achieve specific goals.
• Probation Qualification Framework Graduate Diploma/Honours Degree in Community Justice integrated with Level 5 Diploma in Probation Practice, or a recognised equivalent qualification from England and Wales.
• The Ministry of Justice offers Visa / Skilled Worker (Tier
  2) sponsorship, making this role open to foreign / overseas applicants who require a UK work visa.

• Competitive salary ranging from £37,238 to £44,520.
• Visa / Skilled Worker (Tier
  2) sponsorship available for eligible foreign applicants.
• Flexible working options, including full-time, part-time, job share, and hybrid working arrangements.
• Opportunity to contribute significantly to the quality and effectiveness of the National Probation Service.
• Professional development and support within the Ministry of Justice.
• Generous annual leave and pension scheme.

For Nigerian and African immigrants eyeing this Quality Development Officer role, meticulous preparation is key. Ensure your CV is polished to a UK format, highlighting your experience in probation work, quality improvement, and working with diverse communities. Your Linked In profile should mirror your CV and be optimized for UK employers, showcasing your expertise in probation and community justice. When preparing for the interview, be ready to…