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We are recruiting on behalf of our client for an Enforcement Officer.
The job holder will undertake the full range of tasks involved with the enforcement of orders, post sentence supervision periods and licences at court, including the prosecution of contested breaches (the latter primarily in the Magistrates Court).
Location: London
Contract: Temp
Work hours: Full time/ Part time
Salary: Up to £22.92 per hour
Your main duties and responsibilities will include:
- To review all proposed enforcement action in accordance with Probation Service performance standards for legality and quality and provide timely feedback to the offender manager
- To enable the timely listing of cases to meet key performance standards
- To facilitate the issuing of a summons and make application for warrants in appropriate cases
- To ensure that information and witnesses are prepared in advance of all court hearings including trials
- To engage and negotiate with solicitors and service-users to enable the prompt conclusion of cases including undertaking pre-hearing case conferences
- To prosecute the full range of breach cases to a high standard, promoting the timely conclusion of the case
- To conduct trials in contested cases
- To liaise with internal staff and external partners to facilitate effective enforcement and provide information and advice as necessary
- To enable service-users to be interviewed post hearing to ensure that they fully understand the outcome and where necessary to arrange follow-up appointments
- To review outstanding warrants in accordance with Probation Service policy and procedures
- To undertake the range of probation work in the court setting, including the completion and oral presentation of Pre-sentence reports on cases where required
- To use computer-based systems to produce, update and maintain
- records and other documentation within agreed timescales
- To provide cover to other courts and teams as required
- Demonstrate pro-social modelling skills by consistently reinforcing pro-social behaviour and attitudes and challenging anti-social behaviour and attitudes.
Person Specification
- Strong communication skills (verbal and written) and ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of individuals, including those who may present difficult or aggressive behaviour.
- Excellent formal presentational skills
- Knowledge and understanding of risk assessment/ risk management relating to offenders
- Ability to use and work on own initiative
- Recognising the limits of one's own authority and know when to refer to a manager
- Experience of working with a diverse range of people who have experienced a range of social/personal difficulties and the need to use tact and discretion when dealing with confidential and sensitive issues
- Experience of working with groups or individuals in order to motivate and change behaviour
- Experience in planning and coordinating work
- Knowledge and understanding of the work of the Criminal Justice system, the aims and objectives of the Probation Service and relevant legislation and criminal procedure rules
- A current Enhanced DBS check is required for this role, which we can process for you
Due to the high volume of applications received, if you do not hear from us within 7 working days, I am afraid your application has been unsuccessful.
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