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<h4>Job summary</h4>Please refer to Job Description<h4>Job description</h4><p>Probation Officers may be required to undertake any combination, or all, of the duties and responsibilities set out below.</p><ul><li>To provide professional advice and assessment, including written reports to courts, the Parole Board, other criminal justice agencies and partner organisations.</li><li>To undertake the full range of offender management tasks with people on probation assessed at all levels of risk of serious harm including high and very high.</li><li>To use computer based systems to produce, update and maintain records and other documentation within agreed timescales.</li><li>To ensure timely and effective referrals to, and relationships between, offender management, court teams, victim contact units, interventions, Approved Premises, prisons and external agencies to enhance positive outcomes, manage risk and reduce reoffending.</li><li>To attend professional meetings and represent the PS at appropriate partnership forums e.g. MAPPA, MARAC.</li><li>To work collaboratively with colleagues, maintain effective team relationships and provide professional guidance and support to Probation Services Officers (PSOs) and other staff as appropriate.</li><li>To provide cover within your team and to other teams as required.</li><li>To undertake prison, home or other alternate location visits as required.</li><li>To deliver and co-lead accredited programmes commensurate with grade.</li><li>To conduct mandatory alcohol and drug tests as required, and to follow prescribed medication procedures.</li><li>Carry out safeguarding children duties in accordance with the PS statutory responsibilities and agency policies.</li><li>Demonstrate pro-social modelling skills by consistently reinforcing pro-social behaviour and attitudes and challenging anti-social behaviour and attitudes.</li><li>To work within the aims and values of PS and HMPPS</li></ul><p>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.</p><p>An ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence through the medium of English or (where specified in Wales) Welsh</p><p><strong>Technical Skills</strong></p><p>Technical 1</p><p>PQF Honours Degree/Graduate Diploma and Level 5 Diploma in Probation Practice or Diploma in Probation Studies or Diploma in Social Work (Probation option) or CQSW (Probation option). Knowledge and understanding of the work of the Criminal Justice System and the Probation Service. Working knowledge of relevant legislation and National Standards. Knowledge of evidence based practice and risk/needs assessment tools.</p><h4>Person specification</h4>Please refer to Job Description<h4>Qualifications</h4>PQF Honours Degree/Graduate Diploma and Level 5 Diploma in Probation Practice or Diploma in Probation Studies or Diploma in Social Work (Probation option) or CQSW (Probation option). Knowledge and understanding of the work of the Criminal Justice System and the Probation Service. Working knowledge of relevant legislation and National Standards. Knowledge of evidence based practice and risk/needs assessment tools.<h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Communicating and Influencing</li><li>Changing and Improving</li><li>Delivering at Pace</li><li>Making Effective Decisions</li><li>Working Together</li></ul><h4>Technical skills</h4><p>We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Please refer to the Technical Skills section in the Job Description</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4><ul><li>Access to learning and development</li><li>A working environment that supports a range of flexible working options to enhance your work life balance</li><li>A working culture which encourages inclusion and diversity</li><li>A <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/members/joining-the-civil-service-pension-scheme/" target="_blank">Civil Service pension</a> with an employer contribution of 28.97%</li><li>Annual Leave</li><li>Public Holidays</li><li>Season Ticket Advance</li></ul><p><br>For more information about the recruitment process, benefits and allowances and answers to general queries, please click the below link which will direct you to our Candidate Information Page. <br><br>Link: <a href="https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ" target="_blank">https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ</a></p><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Selection process details</h4>This vacancy is using <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles" target="_blank">Success Profiles (opens in a new window)</a>, and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.<a href="https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ" target="_blank">https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ</a><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>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)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>This vacancy is part of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans" target="_blank">Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window)</a> initiative.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : SSCL Recruitment Enquiries Team</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk" target="_blank">moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk</a></li><li>Telephone : 0345 241 5358</li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk" target="_blank">moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>Appointment to the Civil Service is governed by the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles. If you feel a department has breached the requirement of the Recruitment Principles and would like to raise this, please contact SSCL (<a href="mailto:Moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@gov.sscl.com" target="_blank">Moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@gov.sscl.com</a>) in the first instance. If the role has been advertised externally (outside of the Civil Service) and you are not satisfied with the response, you may bring your complaint to the Commission. For further information on bringing a complaint to the Civil Service Commission please visit their web pages: <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/civil-service-recruitment/complaints" target="_blank">http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/civil-service-recruitm…</a><br><br><a href="https://jobs.justice.gov.uk/careers/JobDetail/10813?entityId=10813" target="_blank">https://jobs.justice.gov.uk/careers/JobDetail/10813?entityId=10813</a>

HM Prison & Probation Service

Qualified Probation Officer - Bedfordshire PDU - East of England (Ref: 10813)

<h2>About the job</h2><p><strong>Salary: £53,460 - £56,681 a year plus £3,203 car benefit allowance<br>Hours per week: 37<br>Contract type: Permanent</strong></p><p>As Designated Social Care Officer, you will be responsible for the strategic development, operational delivery, and continuous improvement of Children’s Services and statutory social work interventions relating to Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).</p><p>You will act as the lead officer for Social Care within the Local Area SEND Service, influencing the design and delivery of services that reflect the needs and voices of children, young people, and families. Working closely with NHS and Department for Education colleagues, you will help shape a coherent, joined-up SEND strategy that meets our legal duties under the Children and Families Act 2014 and the SEND Code of Practice (2015).</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Provide strategic leadership for social care elements of the Local Area SEND strategy.</li><li>Collaborate with multi-agency partners to design and deliver integrated, person-centred services.</li><li>Use intelligence, data, and insight to inform service development and drive performance.</li><li>Champion the voice of children, young people, and families – ensuring they are heard and reflected in decisions.</li><li>Strengthen cross-sector relationships, including with education, health, voluntary sector partners, and the Parent Carer Forum (EPIC Luton).</li><li>Support the transition of young people with SEND into adulthood through effective cross-agency planning.</li></ul><p><strong>Please note this role does not attract sponsorship</strong></p><h2>About you</h2><p>You are a dynamic, influential professional with deep expertise in SEND and a strong background in social care. You are passionate about achieving positive outcomes for children and families and bring strategic thinking, partnership-building, and a solution-focused mindset.</p><p><strong>You will bring:</strong></p><ul><li>A recognised professional qualification in Social Work.</li><li>Significant experience leading and developing SEND services in collaboration with multi-agency partners.</li><li>A strong track record of motivating and managing teams to achieve performance outcomes.</li><li>In-depth knowledge of key SEND legislation and policies, including the Children and Families Act 2014, SEND Code of Practice, and equalities legislation.</li><li>Proven ability to increase participation of families in service design and delivery.</li><li>Excellent communication, influencing, and negotiation skills – with the ability to work across all levels and sectors.</li><li>Experience of preparing high-quality reports and strategic briefings to shape service direction.</li></ul><p><strong>Why Join Us?</strong></p><p>This is a rare opportunity to play a central role in shaping the future of SEND services in Luton. You’ll be part of a forward-thinking, collaborative leadership team committed to innovation, inclusion, and co-production. We offer a supportive work environment where your expertise will directly contribute to improving outcomes for children and families across the borough.</p><h2>About us</h2><p>Our ambitious <strong>Luton 2040 Vision&nbsp;</strong>– that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.</p><p>The people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?</p><p>We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that&nbsp;reflects the diversity of our borough</p><h2>Application process</h2><p><strong>Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person’s criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority.</strong></p><h2>Additional information</h2><p>We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include:<br><br></p><ul><li><strong>From 25&nbsp;to 32&nbsp;days’ annual leave:</strong>linked to length of service and grade</li><li><strong>Buying annual leave scheme:</strong>buy up to 20 days additional annual leave</li><li><strong>Career Pathways:</strong>step up in your career or move into a specialist area</li><li><strong>Pension scheme:</strong>with generous employer contributions of up to20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant</li><li><strong>Generous relocation package:</strong>up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)</li><li><strong>Employee Assistance Programme:</strong>a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home</li><li><strong>Work/life balance:</strong>flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns</li><li><strong>Training and support:</strong>unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways</li><li><strong>Staff offers:</strong>includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons</li><li><strong>Arriva Travel Club:</strong>great value savings on local bus travel</li><li><strong>Friday Funday Socials -</strong>One Friday every 2 months where we encourage our staff to get together to socialise after work</li></ul><h2>Available documents</h2>Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.<ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1662946&amp;ptId=12208" target="_blank">download: PREF105708 M5 Designated Social Care Officer for SEND - JD.pdf</a></li><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1662947&amp;ptId=12208" target="_blank">download: Luton_Values_Flyer.pdf</a></li></ul>





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Luton Borough Council

Designated Social Care Officer for SEND

<h2>About the job</h2><p><strong>Salary: £42,839 - £46,142 a year plus £963 essential car user allowance plus £5,500 market supplement allowance <br>Hours per week: 37<br>Contract type: Permanent&nbsp;</strong></p><p>Our CWD Specialist Intervention Team is a team working with children and young people with Mental ill health/emotional wellbeing issues and a diagnosis of learning difficulties such as Autism /ADHD or associated behaviours. The team carry small caseloads and work intensively with families and other professionals – especially colleagues in CAMH. We are passionate, innovative and creative in our approach.</p><p>Often these young people have disengaged with education and we work very closely with colleagues in education to ensure that they have an EHCP if needed – and the right educational placement for them.</p><p>As a Senior Practitioner within our Specialist Intervention team, you’ll be responsible for a caseload of complex cases providing assessment, care management and other social work services relevant to the needs of the most vulnerable/ at risk children and families.</p><p>Under the direction of the Team Manager, you’ll use professional skills and experience to provide practice management to team members.</p><p>If you have a good working knowledge of young people with autism, mental health and want the opportunity to make a real difference to young people’s lives, then please get in touch!</p><p><strong>Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.</strong></p><h2>About you</h2><p>You are a qualified and experienced social worker, registered with Social Work England (DipSW, CSS, CQSW or equivalent), with a strong background in child and family social work. You bring a commitment to delivering high-quality, child-centred practice and supporting others to do the same.</p><p>You will have:</p><ul><li><p>Substantial post-qualifying experience, including in-depth work with children and families</p></li><li><p>Experience supporting children with learning difficulties and mental health conditions</p></li><li><p>A solid understanding of current legislation, statutory guidance, and best practice in children’s social care</p></li><li><p>The ability to manage complex and conflicting demands effectively</p></li><li><p>Experience of coaching, mentoring, and practice teaching</p></li><li><p>A commitment to continuous professional development—both your own and that of others</p></li></ul><p>You are passionate about supporting high standards of practice across your team. Through co-working, mentoring and offering advice and guidance, you help to develop others’ professional skills and confidence. You thrive in a collaborative environment and are driven to ensure the best possible outcomes for children and families.</p><h2>About us</h2><p>Luton Council has been selected to deliver the government’s Families First for Children Pathfinder programme.</p><p>Luton is one of seven new areas in the second wave to be chosen with the aim of protecting vulnerable children from harm and improving services to help more children stay with their families in safe and loving homes.</p><p>The programme is an amazing opportunity for Luton to shape future social care practice, which includes closer working relationships with our health, police, education and voluntary sector partners.</p><p>Children are at the heart of everything we do in Luton, and we are very proud of the tremendous work that is already taking place together with our partners, including the development of our Family Hubs and working towards making Luton a child-friendly town where our children and young people can grow up feeling happy, healthy and secure.</p><p>Our ambitious <strong>Luton 2040 Vision </strong>– that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.</p><p>The people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?</p><p>We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our borough</p><h2>Application process</h2><p><strong>Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person’s criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority.</strong></p><h2>Additional information</h2><p>We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include:<br><br></p><ul><li><strong>From 25&nbsp;to 32&nbsp;days’ annual leave:</strong>linked to length of service and grade</li><li><strong>Buying annual leave scheme:</strong>buy up to 20 days additional annual leave</li><li><strong>Career Pathways:</strong>step up in your career or move into a specialist area</li><li><strong>Pension scheme:</strong>with generous employer contributions of up to20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant</li><li><strong>Generous relocation package:</strong>up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)</li><li><strong>Employee Assistance Programme:</strong>a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home</li><li><strong>Work/life balance:</strong>flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns</li><li><strong>Training and support:</strong>unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways</li><li><strong>Staff offers:</strong>includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons</li><li><strong>Arriva Travel Club:</strong>great value savings on local bus travel</li><li><strong>Friday Funday Socials -</strong>One Friday every 2 months where we encourage our staff to get together to socialise after work</li></ul><h2>Available documents</h2>Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.<ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1580037&amp;ptId=12185" target="_blank">download: CWD SIT Senior Practitioner JD.pdf</a></li><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1580040&amp;ptId=12185" target="_blank">download: Luton_Values_Flyer.pdf</a></li></ul>





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