44631 - County Court Bailiff x 9 (P) Midlands County Courts

£19,449 - £22,101 (Salary will depend on location)
9
12 Months
East Midlands, West Midlands
Birmingham , Derby , Dudley , Leicester , Northampton , Nottingham
BIRMINGHAM CIVIL JUSTICE CENTRE BIRMINGHAM, B4 6DS, DERBY COMBINED DERBY, DE1 2XE, Leicester County, LE1 6HG, NORTHAMPTON COUNTY BULK CENTRE NORTHAMPTON, NN1 2LH, Nottingham County, NG1 7EJ, Dudley County Court, DY1 1RY
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Permanent
Full Time
Operational Delivery

We welcome and encourage applications from everyone, including groups currently underrepresented in our workforce and pride ourselves as being an employer of choice. To find out more about how we champion diversity and inclusion in the workplace, visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-justice/about/equality-and-diversity

Candidates to be assessed at sift and interview on experience: CV and up to 750 word statement of suitability to cover: Making Effective Decisions, Managing a Quality Service and Communicating & Influencing.

Please see attached Candidate Information Pack and Day In the Life Of A Bailiff document. This will be part of the application and interview process.

Candidates are invited (via the pack) to attend a webinar on 09/06/2021 to explain more about the role.

Job Description

Overview    

This is a uniquely satisfying yet challenging role that will require Bailiffs to deal sensitively with vulnerable individuals and to dynamically solve problems on their feet.  There are comprehensive guidelines and instructions to support bailiffs in complying with the relevant legislative requirements in a safe and effective way. You will receive comprehensive training in enforcement processes and safe working practices. 

Whilst the nature of the role means that bailiffs spend a proportion of the day working on their own, they are part of a wider team with management support to ensure that targets and standards are met. 

Whilst you will be allocated to a specific office base, there will be a need for flexibility and to work on an ad hoc basis at other local HMCTS offices, to support delivery of exceptional customer service across the Midlands region.  

Due to the nature of the work, there is no set working pattern, but bailiffs are required to work some evenings and Saturday mornings as part of your working week.

Purpose    

As a Bailiff you will be required to travel to homes and businesses to:

•    The enforcement of civil warrants of control. This includes peaceful entry of premises to collect sums due, or to levy and potentially seize goods to be sold at auction to settle the debt
•    The enforcement of possession orders.  Bailiffs will attend premises to enforce eviction orders, and the orderly transfer of property back to the rightful owner
•    The service of legal documents, such as divorce petitions and non-molestation orders
•    Occasionally, bailiffs may also be required to arrest individuals on committal warrants, which includes the need to attend court and transport prisoners to and from prison. 
•    The role also requires bailiffs to spend time on administrative duties, such as planning routes, assessing risks, completing details and accurate records of activities, and updating case files

Key Accountabilities    

•    Removing goods where necessary to satisfy outstanding judgments 
•    Obtaining possession of properties, by way of an eviction, where it has been so ordered. 
•    Completing related paperwork and accurately receipting monies received.
•    Serving committal orders/warrants.
•    Serving Court documents personally.
•    Inputting data and responding to e-mails. 
•    Conveying prisoners to Court and attending in court when required.
•    General administrative duties
•    Processing of cash payments with regard to propriety and security of monies. 
•    Dealing with queries in person, by post and over the telephone.
Knowledge, skills and experience    3 GCSE passes (or equivalent) grades A*-C, or NVQ Business Administration level II or experience in a similar role would be preferable.  There is some computer use (inputting, e-mails, for example) so computer skills to undertake work at the level required is also essential.

The nature of the bailiff role means that candidates must possess a valid entitlement to drive unsupervised in the UK, at the point of commencement of their duties.

Successful candidates will:

•Excellent interpersonal skills, enjoy interacting with colleagues, members of the public and  external stakeholders;

•Are flexible, adaptable and creative in solving problems and dealing with change;

•Are able to successfully perform a range of multi-skilled duties;

•Have a strong sense of personal ethics and integrity;

•Are able to confidently manage potentially difficult and challenging situations;

•Can demonstrate sound interpersonal, communication and relationship building skills and  thrive working as part of a team;

•Have leadership potential or demonstrated leadership ability;

•Think in an objective and analytical manner;

•Are robust at enforcing UK law whilst maintaining professionalism and sensitivity.

Problem Solving and Decision Making    The post holder is required to work in a flexible way and undertake any other duties reasonably requested by line management which are commensurate with the grade and level of responsibility of this post.
Autonomy    Whilst the nature of the role means that bailiffs spend a proportion of the day working on their own, they are part of a wider team with management support to ensure that targets and standards are met. 

How we will assess your application    Applications are invited through: https://www.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/csr/index.cgi

We will assess your application through a CV an up to 750 word personal statement using the following behaviours:
•    Making effective decisions
•    Managing a Quality Service 
•    Communicating and Influencing
Security    Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check.
People working with government assets must complete basic personnel security standard checks.

The job holder must be able to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in English or (when specified in Wales) Welsh.

3% bailiff uplift


Licences
A full UK driving license is mandatory.

These are 9 roles based at the Midlands County Courts at Leicester, Northampton, Nottingham, Derby, Black Country and Birmingham.

Candidates for this role are required to hold a clean, current UK driving Licence.


Working Arrangements & Further Information

Some of MoJ’s terms and conditions of service are changing as part of Civil Service reform. The changes will apply to staff joining MoJ who are new to the Civil Service. Staff joining MoJ from other civil service employers will transfer onto the new MoJ terms if they are already on 'modernised' terms in their current post or onto 'unmodernised' MoJ terms if they are on 'unmodernised' terms at their current post. Details will be available if an offer is made.

Flexible working hours

The Ministry of Justice offers a flexible working system in many offices.

Benefits

The MoJ offers a range of benefits:

Annual Leave

Annual leave is 25 days on appointment and will increase to 30 days after five years’ service.

There is also a scheme to allow qualifying staff to buy or sell up to three days leave each year. Additional paid time off for public holidays and 1 privilege day. Leave for part-time and job share posts will be calculated on a pro-rata basis.

Pension

The Civil Service offers a choice of pension schemes, giving you the flexibility to choose the pension that suits you best.

Training

The Ministry of Justice is committed to staff development and offers an extensive range of training and development opportunities.

Support

  • A range of ‘Family Friendly’ policies such as opportunities to work reduced hours or job share.
  • Access to flexible benefits such as voluntary benefits,retail vouchers and discounts on a range of goods and services.
  • For any moves across the Civil Service may have implications on your ability to carry on claiming childcare vouchers
  • Paid paternity, adoption and maternity leave.
  • Free annual sight tests for employees who use computer screens.

Networks

The opportunity to join employee-run networks that have been established to provide advice and support and to enable the views of employees from minority groups to be expressed direct to senior management. There are currently networks for employees of minority ethnic origin, employees with disabilities, employees with caring responsibilities, women employees, and lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender employees.

Working for the Civil Service

The Civil Service Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.

We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles. Should you feel that the recruitment process has breached the recruitment principles you are able to raise a formal complaint in the following order

1-    To Shared Service Connected Ltd (0845 241 5358 (Monday to Friday 8am - 6pm) or e mail Moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@gov.sscl.com);

2-    To Ministry of Justice Resourcing (resourcing-services@justice.gov.uk);

3-    To the Civil Service Commission (details available here)

The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity.

There is a guaranteed interview scheme (GIS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

Grading Structure Review

The Ministry of Justice is currently undergoing a review of posts which are currently graded at Band A to realign our grading structure with the majority of the wider Civil Service.

Posts advertised at Band A may be graded at either Grade 6 or Grade 7 once the review has taken place.  

Interviews are expected to be held Week Commencing 5th July 2021.

16/06/2021, 23:55 hours.

If you require any assistance please call 0845 241 5359 (Monday to Friday 8am - 6pm) or e mail Moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@gov.sscl.com Please quote the job reference - .
Please note the successful applicant will need to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Security Check for this post.

To apply for roles in MOJ you will need to confirm your employment history for at least 3 years prior to the date of application so that pre-employment checks (BPSS) can be undertaken. If you have spent significant time abroad (a total of 6 months in the past 3 years) you would be required to give a reasonable account of the reasons why. 

For some roles you will be required to successfully complete National Security Vetting at Counter Terrorism (CTC), Security Clearance (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV) level as a condition of appointment. To meet CTC/SC/DV requirements you will normally need to have been resident in the UK for at least 3/5/10 years prior to the date of application (The level of checks that are required are stated in the advert).

If you do not meet the above requirements, you may still be considered if, for example:

  • You've been serving overseas with HM Forces or in some other official capacity as a representative of HM Government
  • You were studying abroad
  • You were living overseas with parents

In such cases you will need to be able to provide referee cover for the period(s) of residence overseas. The duration of overseas residence and the country of abode will also be taken into account.

Success Profiles will enable a fairer and more inclusive method of recruitment by enabling us to assess the range of experiences, abilities, strengths, behaviours and technical/professional skills required for different roles. This flexible approach to recruitment focuses more on finding the right candidate for the specific role. To find out more about Success Profiles to support your application please click here for further guidance.

if you feel that your application has not been treated in line with the Civil Service Recruitment Principles, please contact SSCL (Moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@gov.sscl.com) in the first instance

We have provided detail of the assessment stages and areas being assessed to help you prepare for completing your application form, and to advise of what will be assessed following this, if you successfully pass the application stage.


Application form stage assessments

Experience
CV
Statement of Suitability - 750 word limit

Interview stage assessments

There is 1 interview stage for this vacancy.

A Great Place to Work for Veterans

The "Making the Civil Service a Great Place to work for veterans" initiative includes a guaranteed interview scheme to those who meet the minimum criteria to provide eligible former members of the Armed Forces with opportunities to secure rewarding jobs. Allowing veterans to continue to serve their country, and to bring highly skilled individuals with a broad range of experience into the Civil Service in an environment, which recognises and values your previous service in the Armed Forces.
For further details about the initiative and eligibility requirements visit : https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans

Redeployment Interview Scheme

Civil Service departments are expected to explore redeployment opportunities before making an individual redundant. The MoJ are committed, as part of the Redeployment Interview Scheme, to providing opportunities to those who are 'at risk of redundancy'.

MoJ are able to offer an interview to eligible candidates who meet the minimum selection criteria, except in a limited number of campaigns. Candidate's will not be eligible for the Redeployment Interview Scheme if they are applying on promotion.

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) https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families

· 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

Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window) https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules

This Vacancy is closed to applications.