Probation service officer

Overview

Community Employment Lead role for 5 months, end date 31.3.25. Assist prison-leavers to access employment, improving outcomes and performance, such as Employment six weeks after release. Resources and operational delivery are already under pressure, so at present we propose a short (5-6 months) project, in which one person will lead on Employment in one Probation Delivery Unit. This will allow us to build learning about the value of dedicated work like this and how it might be resourced in the longer term. The output will be activities that improve employment for prison leavers and people on community sentences, and a short report about how the project went. There will be support in capturing this evidence and drafting the report from the Area Executive Director's team, as well as a point of contact for any queries as the work progresses. Due to the wider need in Sheffield (linking with HMIP and increasing access to services), this role will be based in Sheffield PDU.

LOCATION: Sheffield

HOURS: 37 hours

PAY RATE: 15.00 (PAYE) - 20.07 (Ltd rate)

Full Job Description

• To undertake the full range of offender management tasks with offenders assessed as low or medium risk of harm and to support the Probation Officer grade in high risk cases.
• When providing case manager support, to contribute to the delivery of the Risk Management plan and report significant changes relating to risk of harm and/or of reoffending or any non-compliance within agreed enforcement procedures
• To use computer based systems to produce, update and maintain records and other documentation within agreed timescales
• Ensure effective referrals to services and facilities and communicate with offender management staff, interventions staff, service providers and external agencies to review progress and associated risks.
• To undertake prison, home or alternate location visits as required in accordance with service procedures and policies.
• To undertake work in the court setting, including the completion of appropriate reports on cases and prosecution of breaches.

Essential Requirements

• Experience of working and supporting a diverse range of people who have experienced a range of social/personal difficulties, including working with groups and individuals to motivate and change behaviour.
• Experience of making effective referrals to and managing relationships between external agencies to enhance positive outcomes, manage risk and reduce reoffending.
• An understanding of and commitment to equal opportunities and diversity good practice

Anyone interested can email an up to date CV to (url removed) or call Andy on (phone number removed)