Service Leader (Adult Offenders) - Merseyside

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1 Service Leader (Adult Offenders) - Merseyside Job Pack Sova is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Enhanced DBS checks will need to be completed and any individual banned from working with children/and or vulnerable adults should not apply. When completing the application form please ensure that you provide evidence of all the criteria in the person specification. Sova is a user of the two-tick disability symbol and actively welcomes applications from disabled candidates. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for all disabled applicants whom the shortlisting team determines meet the minimum criteria for the post (see essential criteria on the person specification). Please ensure that you highlight that you are disabled on the diversity form to ensure that you are automatically considered for a guaranteed interview, if you meet the minimum criteria. Job Title: Service Leader Base: Liverpool Salary Range: 25,181-27,794 (per annum, pro rata) Starting Salary: 25,181 (per annum, pro rata) Hours: 28 Hours per week, Part-time Project Funding Date: October 2019 Closing date: Midday 27 November 2015 Interviews will be held: 7 December 2015 The Service Leader role is critical to ensuring our services are delivered effectively, safely and to a very high quality. This role requires excellent understanding, knowledge and expertise of managing projects from implementation, a commitment to performance and a sound understanding of complex funding and contractual arrangements. Please do not send CV s as they are not an acceptable alternative to any part of the application form and will not be considered. Completed application forms or any queries should be returned electronically to: recruitmentmidlands@sova.org.uk

2 Job Description Sova Circles of Support and Accountability Service Leader - Merseyside For 40 years Sova has worked across England and Wales with thousands of people helping them steer clear of crime. When people find themselves in difficult situations, we make sure they have someone on their side to help them find the confidence to make choices to improve the quality of their lives. Whether it is about finding a job or finding friends, understanding how to manage money or discovering new prospects, we help people change their lives for the better. Sova s vision is for a society where people have the stability and confidence to steer clear of crime and make better choices. To achieve this, we offer personal support and practical advice to help build stability both at work and at home enabling people to make better choices and improve the quality of their lives. Sova work with a range of partners and we currently receive our funding from a number of sources including Ministry of Justice, Local Authorities, Private Sector companies, Probation Trusts and grant and trust awarding bodies. Sova is a wholly owned subsidiary of CRI and whilst we have retained our independent charity registration, we are now part of the wider CRI Group. For information about CRI and their work, please see their website CONTEXT The Service Leader will have the skills and knowledge required to successfully pilot a new and innovative project in Merseyside (based in Liverpool). Sova has recently received funding via the National Lottery through the Big Lottery Fund to establish a new pathway of care for high risk, high harm sexual offenders to live offence free lives in the community. This innovative project is in partnership with Circles UK. The role requires excellent understanding, knowledge and expertise of managing projects from implementation, a commitment to performance, sound understanding of complex funding and contractual arrangements, experience of building networks with other partners with other agencies (such as probation and police), direct experience of working with high risk offenders, and experience of recruiting and managing volunteers in the community. The work is complex and challenging, but can be very rewarding, involving assessing risk. You should have a working knowledge of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act, in particular the recent changes. Additional training on this will be given to the right candidate

3 PRINCIPAL TASKS Operational Performance Take operational responsibility for contract compliance and achievement of performance against targets Create and implement a Circles of Support and Accountability Develop, monitor and review a project operational plan which includes detailed analysis of risk, continuous improvement and contingency planning. Promote the project Develop a specific volunteer role description and identify an appropriate recruitment strategy Implement agreed monitoring and evaluation systems and provide high quality reports for a variety of audiences Ensure effective communication, referral systems, record keeping and quality assurance are maintained Provide intensive supervision and support for volunteers Management of Staff Line-manage relevant posts, providing leadership in recruitment, induction, supervision, development and support, ensuring staff operate efficiently and effectively. Manage grievance, disciplinary and capability procedures in line with Sova policies. Manage performance of individuals in line with Sova policy External liaison To arrange, coordinate and participate in regular steering group meetings with project partner and stakeholders Foster appropriate networks, partnerships and professional relationships to support the continued development of Sova in this specialist field Attend relevant conferences, seminars and network events to raise the profile of Sova. Develop information sharing protocols between MAPPA agencies in Liverpool and the Sova Circles of Support and Accountability project in Liverpool Resource management To manage expenditure against project budget in line with Sova financial regulations To manage project premises including the implementation of health and safety and security policies and procedures across all project sites. Internal Responsibilities To take responsibility for area promotion, development and forward planning and to contribute to Sova beyond the project (but not to the detriment of the pilot)

4 To be responsible for making central returns including sickness, statistical monitoring, petty cash and expenses and for liaising with Sova s central departments appropriately. Undertake criminal record checks and security clearance as required Attend, as required, internal meetings, training and other events. Adhere to and promote all Sova s policies and procedures Core Competences All Sova staff are required to demonstrate a number of core competences as shown below: Manage self Support and promote Sova policy Be self administrating Communicate effectively Use Microsoft Office programmes including Word and Excel to an appropriate standard Attitudes and Behaviours All Sova staff are required to act at all times in accordance with Sova expectations of attitudes and behaviours. These attitudes and behaviours include, but are not limited to: Representing Sova in a professional manner on all occasions. Striving to improve and share good practice, and work towards continuous improvement Maintaining and promoting effective communication and shared good practice across the organisation as a whole and externally. Promoting mutual trust and respect as a guiding principle for all working relationships both internal and external Adopting a co-operative approach to service delivery which draws on the strength, knowledge and expertise of all individuals including service users, staff and volunteers To be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

5 Person Specification Sova Circles of Support and Accountability Service Leader - Merseyside Evidence of meeting the criteria in this person specification must be shown when completing the application form for the post and will be further tested at interview through questioning and testing. Key Competences Listed below are the key competences, the qualifications, the knowledge and/or experience required for this post. When completing your application form, please ensure that you demonstrate how you meet the identified competences. The post holder will be able to: Competences E/D Essential Desirable Assessment criteria A App Form I Interview T Test D - Documents Manage project and service delivery Experience of managing the implementation of a new project E A, I, D Provide leadership in your area of responsibility E A, I Ensure an effective approach to project and process evaluation E A,I Analyse and disseminate project outcomes and any learning E A/I Organise and lead participation in meetings E I,T Promote, implement and support effective participation strategies D I Develop, sustain and evaluate joint work between agencies (including E A,I health professions, 3 rd sector organisations, probation and police) Manage people, teams and offices Design, implement the recruitment, selection, and maintenance of E A,I volunteers Develop teams and individuals to enhance performance E A, I Provide learning opportunities for colleagues E A, I Ensure health and safety requirements are met in your area of E A, I responsibility Manage finance Manage a budget E A, I Develop and manage multiple partnership working E A, I Manage Self Maintain and develop your own knowledge, skills and competence E A, I Manage your own resources and professional development E A, I

6 Work as an effective and reflective practitioner E A, I Manage activities to meet requirements E A, I Support and Promote Sova Policy Ensure your own actions reduce risks to health & safety E A, I Promote equality and value diversity E A, I Contribute to safeguarding children and young people E A, I Contribute to safeguarding vulnerable adults E A, I Extra Competence Requirements for the post Obtain DBS checks, security clearance and be registered with the E A Independent Safeguarding Authority. Experience Application of skills in field (background in working with individuals who E A,I have committed sexual offences or high risk crimes within criminal justice settings) Commitment to working within 3 rd Party policies, rules and regulations as E A,I they apply to the post and experience of working with offenders in the community and in a custodial setting Experience of recruiting and managing Volunteers in a related field D A,I Knowledge Needs of serious offenders with Sexual offences ( in the community) E A, I Knowledge of up to date legislation relating to the criminal justice system E A,I Health & Safety Understanding of relevant legislation E A, I Qualifications PTTLS qualification or willingness to work towards a training qualification D A,I Other Ability to travel as required, occasionally where public transport is not available E A,D

7 Summary of conditions Sova Circles of Support and Accountability JOB TITLE: BASE: STARTING SALARY: SALARY RANGE: WORKING WEEK: HOURS OF WORK: PROBATIONARY PERIOD: CONTRACT: HOLIDAY ENTITLEMENT: LEAVE YEAR: PENSION: TRAVEL AND SUBSISTENCE: DBS ACCESS: SMOKING: ANY OTHER INFORMATION: Service Leader - Merseyside Liverpool Probation and home based 25,181 (pro rata) 25,181 27,794 (pro rata) 28 Hours (Flexible) Normal working hours are Monday Friday, between 9am and 5pm; however the post holder may be required to work outside of the normal hours (evening and weekends). Overtime is not payable as Sova operates a time off in lieu system for any hours worked in addition to those stated. This post is subject to a 6-month probationary period wherein one week s notice is required on either side. Once confirmed in post, the notice period is one month. This post is currently funded until October Whilst all efforts will be made to secure continuing funding Sova can only guarantee the post until the set date. 26 days (pro rata), plus all Public Holidays. January - December Auto enrolment for all eligible staff All costs other than home to office are reimbursed according to regulations and within budget. Enhanced Sova s policy is to facilitate access for people with disabilities Smoking is not permitted in Sova buildings Parking facilities vary according to location Signed Job Holder Date Signed Line Manager. Date.