The National Probation Service Derbyshire has a reputation for its achievements and performance, through the quality of its work. We believe that this reputation is attributable to the individual qualities brought to our service by the diverse people we employ. As such, all staff are encouraged and supported in their personal development throughout their career.

Derbyshire is a forward-looking area which is pioneering new initiatives and effective partnerships to tackle offending, unemployment, drug and alcohol abuse, and the treatment of sex offenders

We are committed to effective practice and our performance has been assessed as Above Average by HM Inspectorate of Probation. We use the European Excellence Model to provide a quality framework for performance management, and hold the Investors in People accreditation.

Derbyshire area currently employs over 400 staff across the county.

For details of staff numbers and workforce profiles see the Employment Numbers page.

VACANCIES

Current vacancies are listed below. If you would like to apply for any position, please download the application form and the post details from the bottom of the relevant vacancy description.

Please return the application form to the address on the third page.

If you have any queries, please contact: Katie Dennis tel. 01629 55422 ext.236 or by e-mail at:

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**Important information**

Please remember to write the name of the post you are applying for at the top of the application form.

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Approved Premises Manager

Salary: £37,411–£44,707 per annum (Band 6)

The successful candidate will have overall responsibility for the management of the sole Approved Premise in Derbyshire - Burdett Lodge, in the city of Derby. The post holder will lead and manage the Approved Premises (AP) staff team and the delivery of services to Burdett Lodge residents in accordance with the National AP Strategy. 

This is a challenging and rewarding post which will provide opportunities for skills and career development, in particular developmental AP work on a regional basis. The AP Manager is a member of the corporate management team and there are opportunities to take part in the development of policy and management approaches at Area level. 

This post is considered a specialist secondment and follows the career development and deployment policy i.e the secondment is for a minimum period of 3 years up to a maximum of 5 years. Depending on the outcome of the regional AP work and other moves it is envisaged that at the end of the secondment the postholder will be able to consider a wide variety of management positions across the County, not least a substantive SPO post on band 5.  

Derbyshire Probation offers a comprehensive induction, appraisal, supervision and an in-house training programme. 

Derbyshire Probation is an equal opportunities employer and particularly welcomes applicants from all sections of the community. 

For an informal discussion please contact Rosemary Plang,  AP ACO on 01629 55422. 

The closing date for application forms is Friday, 12 September 2008. 

Interviews will be held on Tuesday, 30 September 2008.   

FOR FULL DETAILS OF THE POST AND AN APPLICATION FORM PLEASE DOWNLOAD THE FOLLOWING THREE DOCUMENTS.  PLEASE DO NOT DOWNLOAD THE APPLICATION FORM ALONE, YOU WILL NEED ALL THE DOCUMENTS: 

Application Form

Full Details of the Post

Business Plan 2008-09

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COMMUNITY PAYBACK OFFICER                                            

£19,909 per annum pro rata

RIDDINGS REF: CPO/EAST

We have an 18.5 hour post based at Riddings working Wednesday and Thursday each week with flexibility on days for the balance of the hours.  You will support the Service in its continuing development and be committed to the delivery of National Standards and Community Payback which will involve developing and managing partnerships with other agencies and placing suitable offenders under the supervision of other agencies whilst they carry out their unpaid work.  A driving licence and access to a car is required for this post. 

Do you possess the following attributes?

 Derbyshire Probation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.  

The closing date for completed applications is Friday, 22 August 2008.  Interviews will be held on week commencing Monday, 8 September 2008.  

ADMINISTRATOR                                                         

POLICE HEADQUARTERS, RIPLEY

Starting salary pro rata to £15,736 rising to £19,710

 We are looking to recruit a part time administrator to provide administrative support for the Violent and Sex Offender Register (ViSOR) database.  Working within the Multi Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA) Co-ordination Unit, alongside Police ViSOR Administrators in the Public Protection Unit at Derbyshire Constabulary Headquarters, you will be responsible for creating, maintaining and updating records on this new database which supports joint activity between the Police, Prison and Probation Services in managing serious offenders.  The work pattern will be Wednesday afternoon, Thursday and Friday; a total of 20 hours.  

It is essential that you will have:

*Day to day experience of using spreadsheets and databases

*Excellent Typing and Word Processing skills (RSA III or equivalent).

*Good communication, organisational and prioritisation skills.

*Previous experience in a secretarial/administrative environment.

*Initiative and motivation. 

In return we can offer:

7 weeks minimum annual and bank holidays per year; flexitime scheme; pension scheme; training and development opportunities including induction; performance development reviews. We also have the Investors in People award and are committed to providing excellent facilities for development. 

Derbyshire Probation is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. 

The closing date for applications is Thursday, 21 August 2008.  Interviews will be held Tuesday, 2 September 2008. 

FOR FULL DETAILS OF THE POST AND AN APPLICATION FORM PLEASE DOWNLOAD THE FOLLOWING TWO DOCUMENTS.  PLEASE DO NOT DOWNLOAD THE APPLICATION FORM ALONE, YOU WILL NEED ALL THE DOCUMENTS: 

Application Form

Full Details of the Post

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