The existing vacancy is for one fulltime AP Manager at Braley House, Worcester.
Please note that in addition to the current full-time permanent vacancy, this campaign will be used to create a 12-month merit list, that may be utilised to fulfil future permanent, full-time/ part-time, loans or fixed term roles.
A number of our Approved Premises within this area are part of our Mental Health and Psychology Informed Planned Environments (PIPE) facilities.
Overview of the job
This is a management role within the Probation Service (PS).
The job holder will be responsible for managing an Approved Premise (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 PS 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:
• 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 PS' contract with HMPPS 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 PS 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 PS as necessary
• Carry out safeguarding children and safeguarding adult duties in accordance with the PS 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 PS 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