Qualified Probation Officer - Oxfordshire (Ref: 86477)

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.
+ To use computer based systems to produce, update and maintain records and other documentation within agreed timescales.
+ To ensure timely and effective referrals to, and relationships between, offender management, court teams, victim contact units, interventions, Approved Premises, prisons and external agencies to enhance positive outcomes, manage risk and reduce reoffending.
+ To attend professional meetings and represent the PS at appropriate partnership forums e.g. MAPPA, MARAC.
+ To work collaboratively with colleagues, maintain effective team relationships and provide professional guidance and support to Probation Services Officers (PSOs) and other staff as appropriate.
+ To provide cover within your team and to other teams as required.
+ To undertake prison, home or other alternate location visits 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 PS 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 PS and HMPPS.
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.
An ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence through the medium of English or (where specified in Wales) Welsh., This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths, Experience and Technical skills.
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To be eligible to apply for this role 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), + Communicating and Influencing
+ Making Effective Decisions
+ Delivering at Pace

Technical skills
We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process

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.

Alongside your salary of £33,011, HM Prison & Probation Service contributes £8,747 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
+ 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 average employer contribution of 27%
+ 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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