Senior Probation Officer

Job Description

This is a management role within the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]. The Senior Probation Officer supports the Head of Operational Function to provide management and leadership within a Local Delivery Unit (LDU) or other operational unit.

Responsibilities, Activities & Duties

• Provide effective management and leadership to the team
• Accountable for quality delivery of good practice and team performance improvement within policy and national standards
• Ensure all team resources are deployed cost effectively and provide best value
• Ensure staff meet requirements of [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] contract with [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] and Community Rehabilitation Companies
• Access, interpret, analyse and apply performance data to maximise LDU/team performance
• Proactively manage staff development, underperformance, attendance, health and safety, employee relations and diversity
• Ensure offender managers manage risk appropriately and meet public protection standards
• Contribute to public protection through multi-agency arrangements and casework review
• Promote innovation and continuous improvement
• Manage financial resources as required by Head of Operational Function
• Provide leadership and direction in work with partners and stakeholders
• Facilitate effective communication between LDU/Operational Unit management and partners
• Play an active part in corporate management as a member of the LDU/Operational Unit Management Team
• Undertake specific responsibilities delegated by Head of Operational Function
• Demonstrate pro-social modelling skills
• Carry out safeguarding children duties
• Work within the aims and values of [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] and [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

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 in offender risk assessment and management as a Probation Officer or from criminal justice agency
• Understanding of the role of the Probation Service in the Criminal Justice System
• Knowledge of factors influencing engagement with victims
• Experience of risk management and assessment, multi-agency risk assessment procedures
• Evidence of ability to evaluate practice
• Experience of working under pressure and fulfilling deadlines
• 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 change and improving quality/efficiency
• Well-developed IT skills including interpretation of performance reports
• Experience of championing diversity and inclusiveness
• Ability to implement health and safety policies

Technical Requirements

Probation Qualification Framework Graduate Diploma/Honours Degree in Community Justice integrated with Level 5 Diploma in Probation Practice, or equivalent recognised qualification.

Additional Information

New entrants join at entry point salary. Hybrid working available. Benefits include 25 days annual leave (rising to 30 after 5 years), Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), and various family-friendly policies. Security checks required (DBS Standard).

How to Apply

Submit your application via the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] careers portal. Include CV/Work History and Statement of Suitability (max 250 words per question). For assistance, contact [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] or call [contact hidden]/5359.