This position is based at Reginal London Probation Service Site
Job Summary
Please refer to Job Description
Job Description
This is an exciting opportunity to be an integral part of the London Homelessness Prevention Team (HPT).
This role will be focusing on the operational management of Community Accommodation Service – Tier 3 (CAS3) to London which is a crucial part of the government’s plan to cut crime, reduce reoffending and help people leaving prison to make a success of their lives. The service provides transitional housing for up to 12 weeks for people supervised by probation who are leaving prison, Approved Premises or Bail Accommodation and Support Services (BASS) and who are at risk of homelessness.
As An HPT Manager You Will:
- Manage the daily operations of the HPT including processing referrals, making accommodation placements, incident response and move on planning.
- Provide risk of harm management oversight and advice in order to support appropriate and effective CAS3 accommodation placements.
- Line management of HPT staff.
- Manage key relationships including with CAS3 service providers, Central HPT and Local Authority Housing services.
- Manage a strong interface with Probation Delivery Units (PDU’s).
- Be responsible for accurate record keeping across multiple systems including financial accounts.
- Provide specific advice and oversight to support accommodation placements in complex cases.
- Promote the work of the London HPT and communicate effectively with a range of key partners and stakeholders.
- Deputise for the Homeless Prevention Team Lead as required.
Desirable Experience
- Experience of operating in a complex and challenging stakeholder environment.
- Knowledge of Homelessness Legislation (HRA2017) or experience of Duty to Refer (DTR)
This is an exciting opportunity to be an integral part of the London Homelessness Prevention Team (HPT).
This role will be focusing on the operational management of Community Accommodation Service – Tier 3 (CAS3) to London which is a crucial part of the government’s plan to cut crime, reduce reoffending and help people leaving prison to make a success of their lives. The service provides transitional housing for up to 12 weeks for people supervised by probation who are leaving prison, Approved Premises or Bail Accommodation and Support Services (BASS) and who are at risk of homelessness.
Desirable Experience
- Experience of operating in a complex and challenging stakeholder environment.
- Knowledge of Homelessness Legislation (HRA2017) or experience of Duty to Refer (DTR)
Person specification
Qualifications
Specific qualification requirements: - Probation Qualification Framework Graduate Diploma/ Honours Degree in
Community Justice integrated with Level 5 Diploma in Probation Practice.
- Or a qualification which was recognised at the time of qualification by the
Secretary of State for Justice as per Section 10 of the Offender Management
Act 2007.The following qualifications gained in England and Wales were
previously recognised as providing such eligibility: - Diploma in Probation Studies, - Diploma in Social Work (with Probation Option) - CQSW (with Probation Option)
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Changing and Improving
- Delivering at Pace
- Leadership
- Making Effective Decisions
- Working Together
- Managing a Quality Service
Technical skills
We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:
- Please refer to Job Description
- Access to learning and development
- A working environment that supports a range of flexible working options to enhance your work life balance
- A working culture which encourages inclusion and diversity
- A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
- Annual Leave
- Public Holidays
- Season Ticket Advance
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.
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Selection process details
This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths, Experience and Technical skills.
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Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths, Experience and Technical skills.
Security
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
Nationality requirements
This Job Is Broadly Open To The Following Groups:
- UK nationals
- nationals of the Republic of Ireland
- nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
- nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
- 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)
- individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
- Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)
Working for the Civil Service
The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.
We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).
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 Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.
We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).
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.
Diversity and Inclusion
The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).
This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative.
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Contact point for applicants
Job Contact :
- Name : SSCL Recruitment Enquiries Team
- Email : moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk
- Telephone : 0345 241 5358
Recruitment team
- Email : moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk
Further information
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 (Moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@gov.sscl.com) 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: http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/civil-service-recruitment/complaints
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