29103 - Admin Officer

£17,932 - £22,257
7
12 Months
East of England, South East
Bedford
NPS 41 HARPUR STREET BEDFORD, MK40 1LY
Other
NPS Pay Band 2 National
Fixed Term , Permanent
For a period 12 Months
Full Time, Part Time, Part Time/Job Share, Flexible Working, Other
Administration / Corporate Support

This job entails commencing a process on the Court system and making sure this is completed for the stakeholders.

For Band 2 staff the role involves management of the administrative arrangements between National Probation Service, Electronic Monitoring Services Community Rehabilitation Company and HMCTS to process approved applications to Courts in the division

  • To follow breach and application process and ensure that relevant summonses are distributed to the Court in accordance with agreed arrangements

  • To issue summons to offenders in a timely manner.

  • To use computer based systems, including Ndelius, to produce, update and maintain records and other documentation within agreed timescales.

  • To ensure that the summons for relevant cases are tracked and processed accordingly for a smooth transition of the breach/ amendment for NPS Court Teams.

  • To organise the timely listing of cases at Court to meet key performance standards.

  • To liaise with internal staff and external partners to facilitate effective enforcement and provide information as necessary.

Overview of the job

This is an administrative job within the National Probation Service.

Summary

The jobholder will provide administrative support within the National Probation Service (NPS), ensuring that staff and service users are supported through efficient processes, maintaining administration systems within specified timescales in order to promote the achievement of team and Divisional objectives.  

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.

This role may involve some out of hours work.

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

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

  • Responsible for setting up and maintaining accurate offender and victim information on relevant approved databases.
  • Ensure the effective administration of referrals to and relationships between offender management, victims, interventions, service providers and external agencies and partnerships to enhance positive outcomes, manage risk, and reduce reoffending.
  • Prepare, maintain and collate case and other records, files and management information, in accordance with the standards required.
  • Receive and distribute information and communications in an appropriate manner, e.g. telephone, paper, e-mail.
  • Provide cover for an effective and efficient reception and telephone enquiry service
  • Act as single point of contact within unit for specialist area of work as required
  • Deal fairly, effectively and firmly with a range of Service users, some of whom may be in crisis, distress or who may display inappropriate or aggressive behaviour, and to seek appropriate support in accordance with the circumstances and office procedures.
  • Make practical arrangements such as appointments, directions, etc., for the implementation of the Sentence Plan.
  • Carry out enforcement administration as required.
  • Where necessary, issue petty cash /vouchers/warrants for travel costs etc, maintaining appropriate records in line with local office financial procedures.
  • Organise the availability of appropriate equipment, materials, and facilities for activities relating to the management of cases.
  • Report faulty equipment and / or materials to Manager and arrange for replacement/ repair as agreed.
  • Maintain appropriate systems to ensure the effective use of general unit resources and make recommendations for improvement as necessary.
  • Undertake specific Visor administration tasks in accordance with the procedures
  • Attend meetings as appropriate. Provide support to   meetings as required including organising agenda, taking and , distributing notes/minutes and action points
  • Ensure all activities are conducted in accordance with Health and Safety policies and procedures, undertake equipment tests as required.
  • Provide cover within the unit and to other units within the LDU and Division as appropriate.
  • Carry out safeguarding children duties in accordance with the NPS statutory responsibilities and agency policies
  • Demonstrate pro-social modelling skills by consistently reinforcing prosocial behaviour and attitudes, challenge anti-social behaviour and attitudes.
  • To work within the aims and values of NPS and NOMS

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 Job Evaluation and shall be discussed in the first instance with the Job Holder.

Competencies

For the purposes of selection the following Civil Service competencies will be used:

  • Delivering at pace
  • Making effective decisions
  • Collaborating and partnering
  • Changing and improving
  • Delivering a quality service

Essential Skills, Qualifications, Accreditation & Registration

Essential 

  • Good keyboard and IT skills including proficiency in MS Office Word, and basic skills in Excel
  • Strong communication skills (verbal and written) and ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of individuals, including those who may present difficult or aggressive behaviour
  • Possess basic numeric skills.
  • Ability to use and work on own initiative
  • Ability to use databases

Qualifications

Desirable

  • NVQ Level II Business Administration (or equivalent)
  • Ability to use case management and assessment systems

An ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence through the medium of English or (where specified in Wales) Welsh

This job entails commencing a process on the Court system and making sure this is completed for the stakeholders.

It is of paramount importance that you are able to adapt to situation and respond to risk matters.

Working Arrangements & Further Information

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

Benefits

The MoJ offers a range of benefits:

Annual Leave

Generous allowances for paid holiday starting at 25 days per year, and rising as your service increases. 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 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.

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.

Eligibility

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

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.

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.

Expected: 8th October 2019, 9th October 2019 and 10th October 2019
n/a

26/09/2019, 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@sscl.gse.gov.uk. Please quote the job reference - 29103.

For an informal discussion you can contact Rabia Khatun, Senior Administrative Officer, at 01234 350401


Please note the successful applicant will need to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Security Check for this post.

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

Abilities
Communication and influencing - word limit
Developing Self and others - word limit
Making Effective Decision - word limit
Behaviours
Managing a Quality Service - word limit
Seeing the Big Picture - word limit
Developing Self and Others - word limit
Working Together - word limit
Experience
Statement of Suitability - 500 word limit

Interview stage assessments

There is 1 interview stage for this vacancy.
Abilities
Communication and influencing
Developing Self and others
Making Effective Decision
Behaviours
Managing a Quality Service
Seeing the Big Picture
Developing Self and Others
Working Together
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.