Probation Officer

This role is based within the Insight Community OPD Service and the Evolve Intensive Intervention Risk Management Service (IIRMs). Applications are welcomed from experienced Band 4 Probation Officers with post qualifying experience. We can only accept applications from candidates who meet the criteria. Desirable candidates would have experience of working and supervising POPs assessed as High/Very High risk of serious harm and a diverse range of people who have experienced a range of social/personal difficulties and the need to use tact and discretion when dealing with confidential and sensitive issues. We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the wider society that we serve. We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice. We champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and a sense of belonging. Our team's values are committed to understand and respond effectively to address disproportionality linked to race and ethnicity for People on Probation (POPs) The OPD strategy provides co-commissioned services funded by the NHS and HMPPS. Within Greater Manchester the Insight & Evolve teams comprise of Probation Service and National Health Service colleagues including psychologists and other health professionals. We jointly provide services to improve outcomes for POPs who present with personality difficulties and meet the OPD screening criteria. The Insight team contributes to the effective risk management for complex high-risk cases and provides Probation Practitioners (PPs) and Approved Premises staff with services including, screening, consultations, formulations, joint case work, training, reflective practice and other workforce development activity. The aim is to support effective risk management and improve outcomes for those with PD issues. The Evolve IIRMs team provides an intervention service for adult offenders who meet the service criteria. The service is based on the growing theory and evidence base for working with individuals whose difficulties are in their personalities, who often have complex trauma and adversity in childhood, and whose behaviours include a repeated risk of significant harm to others. It aims to offer an integrated psychologically and socially informed intensive intervention and risk management, in partnership with service users' and Probation Practitioners. The aim of this service is, through individually tailored work, to support service users attain more sustainable community living that has a positive impact on their wellbeing and reduces their risk of harm to others. The Probation Officer role will involve working directly with individuals in service to build strong, trusting, attachment-based relationships with people whilst in custody, providing support upon release and then up to 18 months post release. Developing and maintaining links and working relationships with community partners will be essential. Additional Information Working Arrangements & Further Information The MoJ offers Hybrid Working arrangements where business need allows. This is an informal, non-contractual form of flexible working that blends working from your base location, different MoJ sites and / or from home (please be aware that this role can only be worked in the UK and not overseas). Some roles will not be suitable for Hybrid Working. Similarly, Hybrid Working will not suit everyone's circumstances. Arrangements will be discussed and agreed with the successful candidate(s) and subject to regular review. For nationally advertised roles, the successful candidate(s) will be appointed to a MoJ office location, which may include their nearest Justice Collaboration Centre or Justice Satellite Office. This will be discussed and agreed on the completion of pre-employment checks. Some of MoJ's terms and conditions of service are changing as part of Civil Service reform. The changes will apply to staff joining MoJ who are new to the Civil Service. Staff joining MoJ from other civil service employers will transfer onto the new MoJ terms if they are already on 'modernised' terms in their current post or onto 'unmodernised' MoJ terms if they are on 'unmodernised' terms at their current post. Details will be available if an offer is made. Standard full time working hours are 37 hours per week excluding breaks which are unpaid. HMPPS welcomes part-time, flexible and job-sharing working patterns, where they meet the demands of the role and business needs. All applications for part-time, flexible and job-sharing working patterns will be considered in accordance with the HMPPS' Flexible Working policy., Behaviours Application Form Question Word Limit 250 Communicating and Influencing Changing and Improving Making Effective Decisions Delivering at Pace Working Together Experience We will assess your experience for this role via the following methods Statement of Suitability Specific membership requirements You must hold a Probation Officer qualification or be a qualified Probation Officer. In addition, successful candidates must hold the following:

• PQF Honours Degree/Graduate Diploma and Level 5 Diploma in Probation
Practice; or
• Diploma in Probation Studies; or Diploma in Social Work (Probation option); or CQSW (Probation option).
Statement of Suitability Guidance for the Statement of Suitability Please could you provide an overview of why you would be suitable for this role? Evidence of Experience Statement of Suitability Technical Technical Questions Application Form Question Word Limit 250 Must be a qualified Probation Officer. Please state when you qualified to be a Probation Officer Specific qualification requirements You must hold a Probation Officer qualification or be a qualified Probation Officer. In addition, successful candidates must hold the following:
• PQF Honours Degree/Graduate Diploma and Level 5 Diploma in Probation
Practice; or
• Diploma in Probation Studies; or Diploma in Social Work (Probation option); or CQSW (Probation option).
Interview stage assessments Interview Dates Expected 6th and 7th of July at Redfern Probation Office Behaviours Communicating and Influencing Changing and Improving Making Effective Decisions Delivering at Pace Working TogetherOther Assessments Which assessment methods will be used? Presentation, Role Play Level of security checks required DBS Standard

The MoJ offers a range of benefits: Annual Leave Annual leave is 25 days on appointment and will increase to 30 days after five years' service, plus public holidays. Leave for part-time and job share posts will be calculated on a pro-rata basis Pension The National Probation Service is covered by the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) run through the Greater Manchester Pension Fund (GMPF). Please visit www.gmpf.org.uk for further information. Please note: Any current Civil Servant who is a member of the PCSPS, by accepting an offer of employment to the National Probation Services will be opted out of the PCSPS and auto enrolled into the Local Government Pension Scheme. Training The Ministry of Justice is committed to staff development and offers an extensive range of training and development opportunities. Networks The opportunity to join employee-run networks that have been established to provide advice and support and to enable the views of employees from minority groups to be expressed direct to senior management. There are currently networks for employees of minority ethnic origin, employees with disabilities, employees with caring responsibilities, women employees, and lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender. Eligibility All candidates are subject to security and identity checks prior to taking up post Support
• A range of 'Family Friendly' policies such as opportunities to work reduced hours or job share.
• Access to flexible benefits such as voluntary benefits, retail vouchers and discounts on a range of goods and services.
• For moves to or from another employer or moves across the Civil Service this can have implications on your eligibility to carry on claiming childcare vouchers. You may however be eligible for alternative government childcare support schemes, including Tax Free Childcare. More information can be found on www.GOV.UK or Childcare Choices. You can determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/.
• Paid paternity, adoption and maternity leave.
• Free annual sight tests for employees who use computer screens.
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• To Transformative Business Services (Monday to Friday 8am - 6pm) or e mail moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk);
• To Ministry of Justice Resourcing team (resourcing-management-office@justice.gov.uk);
• To the Civil Service Commission (details available here)
As a Disability Confident employer, MoJ are committed to providing everyone with the opportunity to demonstrate their skills, talent and abilities, by making adjustments throughout all elements of the recruitment process and in the workplace. MoJ are able to offer an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum selection criteria, except in a limited number of campaigns. You will be able to request reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process within the application form. If you need additional help completing the application form, please contact the TBS Recruitment Enquiries Team. For more information on applying for a role as a candidate with a disability or long-term condition, please watch our animated videos. Diversity & Inclusion The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy. A Great Place to Work for Veterans The "Making the Civil Service a Great Place to work for veterans" initiative includes a guaranteed interview scheme to those who meet the minimum criteria to provide eligible former members of the Armed Forces with opportunities to secure rewarding jobs. Allowing veterans to continue to serve their country, and to bring highly skilled individuals with a broad range of experience into the Civil Service in an environment, which recognises and values your previous service in the Armed Forces. For further details about the initiative and eligibility requirements visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans Redeployment Interview Scheme Civil Service departments are expected to explore redeployment opportunities before making an individual redundant. The MoJ is committed, as part of the Redeployment Interview Scheme, to providing opportunities to those who are 'at risk of redundancy'.