71112 - Approved Premises Manager- Wharflane House

£37,909 - £42,251
1
12 Months
West Midlands
Stoke-on-Trent
NPS 34 RECTORY ROAD STOKE ON TRENT STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST1 4PW
Other
NPS Pay Band 5 National
Fixed Term
Up to 28/02/2026
Full Time
Risk Management

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.

Overview of the job

This is a management role within the National Probation Service (NPS).

The job holder will be responsible for managing an Approved Premises (AP). They will manage the practice of AP staff within the designated site and ensure the effective management of risk posed by resident offenders.

Summary

The jobholder will manage the efficient and effective operation of the AP. They will supervise AP staff to ensure compliance with NPS strategy for use of AP. They will create and maintain a safe environment ensuring the safety of staff, residents, the public and the premises. They 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.

The AP Manager will be expected to participate in an out-of-hours standby duty rota.

Responsibilities, Activities & Duties

The job holder will be required to carry out the following responsibilities, activities and duties:

1. 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, are deployed efficiently and effectively.
  • To ensure that staff can efficiently and effectively meet the requirements of the NPS' contract withh HMPPS, Community Rehabilitation Companies (CRC) and local business plans as required
  • To access, interpret, analyse and apply performance data pro-actively in order to improve function/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 AP staff 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 ensure that AP staff manage self-harm, wellbeing and social care needs of residents, and carry out First Aid as necessary in the case of injury or self harm
  • To promote a culture of innovation and continuous improvement to service delivery
  • To manage financial resources as delegated by the AP Area Manager
  • 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 AP management team and internal and external partners
  • To respond positively to the concerns of neighbours and the community local to the AP.
  • To undertake 'stand-by' duties and participate in the 'out-of-hours' rota, responding to issues as appropriate
  • To ensure the effective functioning of contracts for staffing, facilities and estates as delegated by the AP Area Manager
  • As a member of the AP Management Team, to play an active part in the corporate management of the NPS as necessary
  • Carry out safeguarding children and safeguarding adult duties in accordance with the NPS statutory responsibilities and agency policies
  • To undertake specific areas of responsibility as delegated by the Area Manager and any other duties as appropriate commensurate with the grading of the post
  • 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 NPS 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

                                          Behaviours

                                          • Leadership
                                          • Developing Self and others
                                          • Working Together
                                          • Making Effective decisions
                                          • Delivering at Pace
                                          • Managing a Quality Service

                                                    Essential Experience

                                                    • Substantial experience with a proven record of good practice in a variety of settings (including offender risk assessment and management) as a Probation Officer or from working within another criminal justice agency or related work context.
                                                    • Experience of risk management and assessment
                                                    • Ability to implement the services health and safety policies
                                                    • Experience of working flexibly as a member of a team to achieve performance targets Experience of contributing to the provision of effective administration and information systems
                                                    • Demonstrable achievements in managing/supporting change and effecting improvements in quality and efficiency 
                                                    • Experience of proactively championing diversity and inclusiveness both internally and externally
                                                    • Evidence of ability to evaluate practice
                                                    • Evidence of ability to provide a practice perspective on policy development
                                                    • Interpret and apply performance reports

                                                                      Technical requirements

                                                                      Probation Qualification Framework Graduate Diploma/Honours Degree in Community Justice integrated with Level 5 Diploma in Probation Practice.

                                                                      Or a qualification which was recognised at the time of qualification by the Secretary of State for Justice as per Section 10 of the Offender Management Act 2007.The following qualifications gained in England and Wales were previously recognised as providing such eligibility:  

                                                                      • Diploma in Probation Studies,
                                                                      • Diploma in Social Work (with Probation Option)
                                                                      • CQSW (with Probation Option)

                                                                          IT skills including evidence of ability to interpret and apply performance reports

                                                                          Hours of Work (Unsocial Hours) Allowances

                                                                          37

                                                                          Additional payments will be made for out of hours work

                                                                          Additional payments will be made for out of hours work.


                                                                          Working Arrangements & Further Information

                                                                          The MoJ offers Hybrid Working arrangements where business need allows. This is an informal, non-contractual form of flexible working that blends working from your base location, different MoJ sites and / or from home (please be aware that this role can only be worked in the UK and not overseas). Some roles will not be suitable for Hybrid Working. Similarly, Hybrid Working will not suit everyone’s circumstances. Arrangements will be discussed and agreed with the successful candidate(s) and subject to regular review.  

                                                                          For nationally advertised roles, the successful candidate(s) will be appointed to a MoJ office location, which may include their nearest Justice Collaboration Centre or Justice Satellite Office. This will be discussed and agreed on the completion of pre-employment checks.

                                                                          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.

                                                                          Standard working hours are 37 hours per week excluding breaks which are unpaid. 

                                                                          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, plus public holidays. Leave for part-time and job share posts will be calculated on a pro-rata basis

                                                                          Pension

                                                                          The National Probation Service is covered by the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) run through the Greater Manchester Pension Fund (GMPF).  Please visit www.gmpf.org.uk for further information.

                                                                          Please note: Any current Civil Servant who is a member of the PCSPS, by accepting an offer of employment to the National Probation Services will be opted out of the PCSPS and auto enrolled into the Local Government Pension Scheme.

                                                                          Training

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

                                                                          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.

                                                                          Eligibility

                                                                          All candidates are subject to security and identity checks prior to taking up post

                                                                          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 moves to or from another employer or moves across the Civil Service this can have implications on your eligibility to carry on claiming childcare vouchers. You may however be eligible for alternative government childcare support schemes, including Tax Free Childcare. More information can be found on GOV.UK or Childcare Choices. You can determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/.
                                                                          • Paid paternity, adoption and maternity leave.
                                                                          • Free annual sight tests for employees who use computer screens.

                                                                          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

                                                                          The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As a Disability Confident employer, MoJ are committed to providing everyone with the opportunity to demonstrate their skills, talent and abilities, by making adjustments throughout all elements of the recruitment process and in the workplace. MoJ are able to offer an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum selection criteria, except in a limited number of campaigns.

                                                                          You will be able to request reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process within the application form. If you need additional help completing the application form, please contact the SSCL Recruitment Enquiries Team.

                                                                          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.

                                                                          To be confirmed

                                                                          29/03/2023, 23:55 hours.

                                                                          If you require any assistance please call 0845 241 5358 (Monday to Friday 8am - 6pm) or e mail Moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@gov.sscl.com. Please quote the job reference - 

                                                                          For an informal discussion about the vacancy please contact Ian Hodgkinson on Ian.Hodgkinson@justice.gov.uk

                                                                          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

                                                                          Behaviours
                                                                          Leadership - 500 word limit
                                                                          Making Effective Decisions - 500 word limit
                                                                          Delivering at Pace - 500 word limit
                                                                          Developing Self and Others - 500 word limit
                                                                          Working Together - 500 word limit
                                                                          Managing a Quality Service - 500 word limit
                                                                          Experience
                                                                          Statement of Suitability - 750 word limit

                                                                          Interview stage assessments

                                                                          There is 1 interview stage for this vacancy.
                                                                          Behaviours
                                                                          Leadership
                                                                          Making Effective Decisions
                                                                          Delivering at Pace
                                                                          Developing Self and Others
                                                                          Working Together
                                                                          Managing a Quality Service
                                                                          Strengths may also be assessed at interview but these are not shared in advance.

                                                                          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.