16707 - Senior Probation Officer - Permanent - Bristol - Full Time

This is a management role within the National Probation Service (NPS). The Senior Probation Officer supports the Head of Operational Function to provide management and a leading role within a Local Delivery Unit (LDU) or other operational unit. The job holder will be expected to manage and lead staff within the operational area to the required standard, and will offer support and cover to other teams/functions during periods of absence.

Requirements

• Manage and lead staff within the operational area to the required standard
• Support and cover to other teams/functions during periods of absence
• Manage financial resources for your area of responsibility as required by your Head of Operational Function and in line with HMPPS financial regulations and policies
• Authorise expenditure within financial limits
• Contribute directly to public protection through multi-agency arrangements and individual casework review, discussion and feedback
• Proactively manage staff development, issues of underperformance, attendance, health and safety, employee relations and diversity matters
• Evaluate practice and deliver organisational aims
• Implement the services health and safety policies
• Demonstrate pro-social modelling skills by consistently reinforcing pro-social behaviour and attitudes and challenging anti-social behaviour and attitudes

Benefits

• Annual Leave
• Pension
• Training
• Networks
• Eligibility
• Support
• Redeployment Interview Scheme
• Civil Service Nationality Rules