PEP: EPoP Engagement Lead (Ref: 92134)

An exciting opportunity has arisen with in the Northwest Engaging People on Probation Team in the role of Engagement Lead. You will be working alongside colleagues with lived experience of the Criminal Justice System to promote and develop engagement work within the Northwest Region. You will coordinate and mentor volunteers as well as a range of other activities within the EPOP agenda. This is a great opportunity for an individual with Lived Experience who is passionate about working with people on probation to improve their experience and put their voices into national policies and the day to day running of the Probation Service. The role is regional, and your office base can be in any office within the Northwest. However, the role with be mainly covering the Cheshire area and so extensive travel within the county will be required. You will also be expected to travel to other HMPPS sites within the Northwest region as required. It is highly recommended that you discuss this
opportunity for further details with Paul Byron EPOP Manager at paul.byron@justice.gov.uk
Overview of the job
To manage and maintain systems to provide a comprehensive Peer Mentoring service in the local area
The role is regionally based and reports to the regional EPOP manager. The postholder will manage and supervise up to 15 volunteer peer mentors. With responsibility for recruiting and coordinating peer mentors in Probation
The postholder does not require a probation qualification but will need a keen understanding of risk and other operational issues, The Peer Mentor Coordinator will ensure a Peer Mentoring service in their local area
Liaising with Commissioned Rehabilitative Service Providers to identify opportunities for Peer Mentor involvement and employment. Promoting the Going Forward into Employment scheme across the region and with Peer Mentors
Supporting the regional Engaging People on Probation (EPOP) Plan, including, maximising opportunities to capture People on Probation PoP insights
The role will need to liaise with the EPOP Contract Supplier as required. Working flexibly across operational sites as required.
The role will be required to keep abreast of development in services, legislation and practice relevant to Peer-Led Work, Engaging People on Probation and broader Service User Engagement. Ensuring high standards of safeguarding and risk management are adhered to and implementation of Probation Service policies.
Contribute to maintaining safe systems of work and a safe environment.
Responsibilities, Activities and Duties
The job holder will be required to carry out the following responsibilities, activities and duties:
• To assist in the development and delivery of the annual Peer Mentoring Delivery Plan, assessing the suitability and risk levels of referrals to the Peer Mentor training
• To attend Team Meetings with regional counterparts.
• To contribute to the development of the national Peer Mentoring picture as required.
• Champion the value of Peer Mentors, and of the Engaging PoP agenda, to colleagues and partners.
• Support the ongoing development of the PoP Focus Groups and regional Lived Experience Panel where required and as it relates to the Peer Mentoring service.
• Recruitment and training of new Peer Mentors across the region.
• Ongoing management and supervision of Peer Mentors, including wellbeing support, coaching and development work to improve Peer Mentor skills and capability.
• Supporting the establishment of a Development and Progression Pathway for all Peer Mentors
• Working with Peer Mentors and colleagues to develop, review and harmonise the Peer Mentoring arrangements across the region, implementing “Peer-Led Work: Conditions of Success”.
• Delivery of Peer Mentor-led activities in a variety of group based settings to include where appropriate
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., We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
+ Making Effective Decisions
+ Changing and Improving
+ Working Together
+ Delivering at Pace
+ Communicating and Influencing

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 with an employer contribution of 28.97%
+ Annual Leave
+ Public Holidays
+ Season Ticket Advance
For more information about the recruitment process, benefits and allowances and answers to general queries, please click the below link which will direct you to our Candidate Information Page.
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Selection process details
This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths and Experience.
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Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Nationality requirements
This job is broadly open to the following groups:
+ UK nationals
+ nationals of the Republic of Ireland
+ nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
+ nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
+ nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
+ individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
+ Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
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