90986 - Personality Disorder Probation Officer (PDPO) - South West - Cornwall

A great opportunity has arisen to join the Offender Personality Disorder (OPD) Pathway as a Probation Practitioner (PDPO). This role is part time (0.5 FTE) which can be offered as a split role alongside a Probation Practitioner role. You will join our Cornwall team supporting with the Core Offender Management tasks (including triaging, OPD consultations, formulations, staff training and OPD joint casework) as well as supporting our IIRMS provision. We pride ourselves on being a small supportive team and we are excited about having a PDPO with us again. Full training for the role will be provided. The PDPO is a highly valued role within the team and wider Probation Service. If you have any questions or want to discuss the role further please do not hesitate to get in touch with Candice Gurney (OPD Pathway Clinical Lead), candice.gurney1@justice.gov.uk. The PDPO will work alongside NHS OPD colleagues in the delivery of case identification, triage, case formulation, training, and possible delivery of interventions within the OPD Pathway, Intensive Intervention and Risk Management Service (IIRMS) and Approved Premises. In this unique and challenging role, the post holder will be responsible for jointly developing and delivering the key elements of partnership working within this field, resulting in an integrated, sustained package of training and psychologically driven work which will enhance existing offender management arrangements. Responsibilities may include: Promoting an understanding of the Offender Personality Disorder Pathway to PS staff. Provide OPD Consultations with PS staff to help support and enhance their engagement, understanding management of People on Probation presenting as high-risk who screen into the OPD Pathway. Write basic formulations from the OPD Consultations (with the support of the OPD Pathway Psychologists and wider OPD team). Work jointly with NHS OPD colleagues to manage the development and implementation of the workforce training package to PS staff, within teams and Approved Premises (APs). Participate in the development and delivery of the Intensive Intervention and Risk Management Service (IIRMS). Including the staffing of the 'Social Hub' and delivering group work as required. Maintain a very small IIRMS and/or OPD Joint Casework caseload to enable practical implementation of psychologically informed ideas, allowing areas to be tested in practice, and solutions to problems generated during implementation. This caseload may be as part of a split role within offender management or stand-alone. This requirement may be reviewed/ removed. Contribute to developing psychologically informed regime within APs in the locality. Consultancy to local partnership agencies and mental health resources regarding the role of the Probation Service, Personality Disorder Pathway and risk management tools and processes. Advise on Multi Agency Public Protection Arrangements, if necessary, seeking the advice of the MAPPA Coordinator. Develop existing pathways and networks in order to support the referral process and address any issues. This includes supporting transitions between OPD OMIC, APs and Community services. Ensure NHS OPD colleagues are kept up to date on cultural and practical Probation Policy changes. Ensure the project adheres to the timetable set by HMPPS/NHS England and report any barriers or difficulties to PS line management and the OPD Pathway Clinical Lead. Attend relevant events relating to learning and development within the Personality Disorder Pathway and take responsibility for own learning. Maintenance and dissemination of Personality Disorder Pathway related resources including briefings, presentations, brochures, and newsletters. Other. Any other tasks as requested. Carry out all duties in accordance with PS policies and procedures. Take responsibility for own Health and Safety. Support partner agencies in complying and reporting, To assess and manage the risk posed by people on probation to protect victims of crime and the general the public by:

• Providing information and advice to criminal courts, other criminal justice agencies and partner organisations.
• Supervise people on probation subject to community orders and licences and during custodial sentences.
• Contribute to the management of risk.
• Work with other agencies and groups to prevent crime and meet the needs of victims and people on probation.
In line with PS 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 undertake. The post holder must adhere to all policies in respect of the sensitive/confidential nature of the information handled whilst working in this position. Responsibilities, Activities & Duties Probation Officers may be required to undertake any combination, or all, of the duties and responsibilities set out below.
• To provide professional advice and assessment, including written reports to courts, the Parole Board, other criminal justice agencies and partner organisations.
• To undertake the full range of offender management tasks with people on probation assessed at all levels of risk of serious harm including high and very high.