About the job

Summary

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Job description

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. To find out more about how we do this visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-justice/about/equality-and-diversity.

Are you a confident communicator? Are you passionate about rehabilitation and the benefits of group-work? Could you help people make meaningful and sustained changes in their lives? If so, then a career as a Programmes Team Facilitator in South Central Probation Service could be for you.

As a Programmes Team Facilitator, you would be responsible for supporting people on probation through group-work and one to one treatment programmes, to address their offending behaviour and encourage them to make changes to live positive lives free from offending. The Programmes Team is a strong, inclusive and tight-knit team of people, from all walks of life, who are passionate about helping and motivating people on probation to achieve their potential and take control of their actions and behaviours. The Programmes Team deliver programmes in the areas of domestic violence, general offending and emotional management. As a Facilitator your role would be to plan, deliver and debrief a range of sessions to a group of individuals on key topics, such as assertive communication, thinking skills, problem solving, emotional management and social and relationship skills. The role of a Facilitator is a collaborative one. You will work alongside your team mates to ensure that the people on probation receive the highest quality treatment and support, as well as sharing information and providing guidance to members of the wider organisation, such as Probation Practitioners and Partner Link Workers, to ensure the people on probation are fully supported throughout their rehabilitation journey.

Additionally, the Programmes Team is committed to learning and development, and full training for the role of Facilitator is provided, with regular support and supervision being provided throughout your journey and you will receive regular feedback as you develop your facilitation skills. One of our Facilitators states: “It’s the best job in the world, I love working in groups and seeing how people can support each other. It’s such a privilege to be a part of their journey towards change”.

Requirements of the Programme Facilitator Role Include:

• To train in a deliver group work programmes as outlined in the Accredited Programme and Structured Interventions Manuals and in keeping with the core concepts of group work delivery.

• To monitor group participants progress, provide participants with feedback, and ensuring this is recorded on relevant systems.

• To work alongside Treatment Managers to contribute to the assessment of risk, protective factors and treatment targets of those attending group.

• Undertake regular feedback and development sessions and workshops.

• Liaise with Probation Practitioners, Partner Link Worker and partner agencies to share information on progress and risk.

• To identify and take the necessary actions to protect children and vulnerable adults and promote their welfare in accordance with safeguarding policies and procedures.

• To contribute to the assessment of risk that a group participant may pose.

• Work some evenings, and/weekends to ensure the groups are accessible outside normal working hours.

• To deliver groups from various delivery venues across the region.

• To work as a team to support performance targets and integrity requirements.

Overview of the job

The job holder will undertake the full range of work with offenders before and after sentence. This will include assessment, sentence implementation, offender management and producing reports. The job holder will provide case management support to a full range of offenders utilising service procedures and practice directions that underpin professional judgement.

Summary

To assess and manage the risk (including risk management plans and escalation) posed by offenders to protect victims of crime and the general public by:

• Liaising, providing information and advice to criminal courts, criminal justice agencies and other partner agencies

• Supervise and manage risk of those offenders subject to community sentences, during and after custodial sentences.

• Work with other agencies and groups to prevent crime and meet the needs of victims and offenders.

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 (i.e. Courts, Approved Premises, programmes, evening reporting etc)

Responsibilities, Activities & Duties

Probation Services Officers may be required to undertake any combination, or all, of the duties and responsibilities set out below.

• To undertake the full range of offender management tasks with offenders assessed as low or medium risk of harm and to support the Probation Officer grade in high risk cases.

• When providing case manager support, to contribute to the delivery of the Risk Management plan and report significant changes relating to risk of harm and/or of reoffending or any non-compliance within agreed enforcement procedures

• To use computer based systems to produce, update and maintain records and other documentation within agreed timescales

• Ensure effective referrals to services and facilities and communicate with offender management staff, interventions staff, service providers and external agencies to review progress and associated risks.

• To undertake prison, home or alternate location visits as required in accordance with service procedures and policies.

• To undertake work in the court setting, including the completion of appropriate reports on cases and prosecution of breaches.

• To provide cover within teams as required

• To deliver and co-lead accredited programmes commensurate with grade

• To conduct mandatory alcohol and drug tests as required, and to follow prescribed medication procedures

• Carry out safeguarding children duties in accordance with the NPS statutory responsibilities and agency policies

• Demonstrate pro-social modelling skills by consistently reinforcing pro-social behaviour and attitudes and challenging anti-social behaviour and attitudes.

• To work within the aims and values of NPS and NOMS

The duties/responsibilities listed above describe the post as it is at present and is not intended to be exhaustive. The Job holder is expected to accept reasonable alterations and additional tasks of a similar level that may be necessary. Significant adjustments may require re-examination under the Job Evaluation scheme and shall be discussed in the first instance with the Job Holder.

Responsibilities

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Behaviours

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Making Effective Decisions
• Working Together
• Delivering at Pace
• Communicating and Influencing
• Changing and Improving

Benefits

• Access to learning and development

• A working environment that supports a range of flexible working options to enhance your work life balance

• A working culture which encourages inclusion and diversity

• A civil service pension

• Annual Leave

• Public Holidays

• Season Ticket Advance

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