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. We have a great opportunity to work in the North East Probation Service. We are offering a full time Probation Service Officer post based in our Court team which works across Newcastle, North Tyneside and SE Northumberland Courts. The role will require excellent communication skills, flexibility, competent use of IT platforms, teamwork and the ability to build and maintain strong professional relationships. The post holder will undertake the full range of tasks with people on Probation, including assessing and producing formal verbal and written reports and providing information and advice to the Judiciary in the courtroom. An ability to gather information and analyse at pace will be essential. The post holder will contribute to regional Court activity which drives forward quality practice and improvement within our court services. The post holder will work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders, building essential links with HMCTS, the Judiciary, Treatment providers, Electronic Monitoring and other criminal justice partners, as well as Probation colleagues in court and enforcement, interventions and sentence management. New entrants to the Civil Service will be expected to join at the entry point salary for the advertised band Existing Civil Servants will have their salary calculated in accordance with the Department’s pay on transfer / pay on promotion rules. This post is currently advertised without VISOR Vetting to enable appointment to take place as soon as possible, however, VISOR vetting will be required to be completed in due course. Overview of the job The job holder will undertake the full range of work with people on probation before and after sentence. This will include assessment, sentence implementation, offender management and producing reports. The job holder will provide case management support to a full range of people on probation utilising service procedures and practice directions that underpin professional judgement. Summary To assess and manage the risk (including risk management plans and escalation) posed by people on probation to protect victims of crime and the general public by: • Liaising, providing information and advice to criminal courts, criminal justice agencies and other partner agencies. • Supervise and manage risk of those people on probation subject to community sentences, during and after custodial sentences. • Work with other agencies and groups to prevent crime and meet the needs of victims and people on probation. 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. If relevant to the role, some out of hours working may be required (i.e. Courts, Approved Premises, programmes, evening reporting etc.). Responsibilities, Activities & Duties The job holder will be required to carry out the following responsibilities, activities and duties: • To undertake the full range of offender management tasks with people on probation 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. • To provide cover within teams as required. • To deliver and co-lead accredited programmes commensurate with grade. • To conduct mandatory alcohol and drug tests as required, and to follow prescribed medication procedures. • Carry out safeguarding children duties in accordance with the PS statutory responsibilities and agency policies. • 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.