1220 - PQIP Senior Probation Officer - Nottinghamshire County

A PQiP SPO is responsible for the formal supervision of PQiP learners, undertaking all HR related processes for the member of staff and managing their performance throughout the PQiP qualification. They work closely with Practice Tutor Assessors (PTAs) to ensure that PQiP learners have appropriate support throughout the programme and swiftly manage any issues in terms of progression/development identified. They will need to liaise with operational SPOs where PQiP learners are located in their teams to ensure appropriate allocation of cases and co-working opportunities take place. They will attend learning agreement reviews with learners and PTAs to regularly discuss progress and performance and will be expected to feed into post programme reports to identify any ongoing development needs of the learners. Please note if successful in gaining a PQiP SPO position, your substantive role will be an operational SPO. Whilst this position is a 12 month fixed term contract there is the potential for the role to become permanent at contract end. The job holder will be expected to manage and lead staff within the operational area to the required standard, and will offer support and cover to other teams/functions during periods of absence. 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 Responsibilities, Activities & Duties Senior Probation Officers may be required to undertake any combination, or all, of the duties and responsibilities set out below.

• To provide effective management and leadership to the team
• To be accountable for the quality delivery of good practice and team performance improvement within policy and national standards
• To ensure that all team resources, including interventions, are deployed cost effectively and provide best value in terms of both budget control and realising the organisation's strategic aims
• To ensure that staff can efficiently and effectively meet the requirements of the NPS' contract with HMPPS, Community Rehabilitation Companies (CRC) and local business plans as required
• To access, interpret, analyse and apply performance data pro-actively in order to maximise LDU/team performance, evaluate practice and deliver organisational aims
• To proactively manage staff development, issues of underperformance, attendance, health and safety, employee relations and diversity matters. Adopt a consistent, fair and objective standpoint when making decisions in relation to individual staff issues
• To ensure that offender managers manage risk appropriately, and meet all public protection standards and targets
• To contribute directly to public protection through multi-agency arrangements and individual casework review, discussion and feedback
• To promote a culture of innovation and continuous improvement to service delivery
• To manage financial resources for your area of responsibility as required by your Head of Operational Function and in line with HMPPS financial regulations and policies. To authorise expenditure within financial limits
• In accordance with the business plan, to provide a leading role and direction in work with partners and key stakeholders, and represent the NPS as appropriate to the role
• To facilitate effective communication between the LDU/Operational Unit management team and internal and external partners
• To play an active part in the corporate management of the NPS as necessary, as a member of the LDU/Operational Unit Management Team
• To undertake specific areas of responsibility as delegated by the Head of Operational Function. NPS-JES-0033_ Senior Probation Officer_v4.0
• Demonstrate pro-social modelling skills by consistently reinforcing pro-social behaviour and attitudes and challenging anti-social behaviour and attitudes
• Carry out safeguarding children duties in accordance with the NPS statutory responsibilities and agency policies