NPS-JES-0059-Deputy-MAPPA-Co-ordinator-v-2.0.pdf

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NPS-JES -0059_Deputy MAPPA Co-ordinator_v2.0
Document Type
Management
Version
2.0
Classification
Unclassified
Date of Issue
08/07/19
Status
Baselined
Produced by
Head of Group
Authorised by
Reward Team
JD Evidence

NPS-JES -0059_Deputy MAPPA Co-ordinator_v2.0

NPS Job Description
Job Title
Deputy MAPPA Co-ordinator
Directorate
National Probation Service
Band
NPS Pay Band 4

Overview of the job
The Deputy MAPPA Coordinator supports and is accountable to the MAPPA
Coordinator, to provide management of MAPPA activity as directed by the local
MAPPA Strategic Management Board (SMB).

MAPPA Co-ordination aims to ensure that multi-agency risk management is focussed
on the right people in a timely and efficient manner. It helps ensure the delivery of
robust and defensible plans, which address known indicators of serious harm to
others.

This is a management role undertaken on behalf of the local SMB within a multi-
disciplinary team. The jobholder, will be subject to their agencies policies, aims and
values.
Summary
In line with national MAPPA guidance, the Deputy MAPPA coordinator supports the
MAPPA Coordinator as the single point of contact for MAPPA and with responsibility
for the oversight of MAPPA arrangements.

The post holder must adhere to all policies in respect of the sensitive/confidential
nature of the information handled whilst working in this position.

If relevant to the role, some out of hours working may be required.
Responsibilities,
The job holder will be required to carry out the following responsibilities, activities
Activities & Duties
and duties:
  To be accountable to the MAPPA Coordinator and Strategic Management
Board (SMB)
  To be a point of contact for the management of MAPPA offenders
  To work alongside the MAPPA Coordinator on behalf of the SMB to
implement the MAPPA process as outlined in the MAPPA guidance.
  To assist in ensuring effective and appropriate information sharing
  To assist in ensuring that statistical data is collated and reported upon as
required in the MAPPA guidance
  To work alongside the MAPPA Coordinator to implement the SMB Business
Plan on behalf of the SMB
  To provide necessary training and quality assurance for the management of
MAPPA offenders
  To assist the MAPPA Coordinator in their duties as the ViSOR central point of
contact for Probation within the MAPPA area
  To support the MAPPA Coordinator in providing effective management and
leadership to the team
  To support the MAPPA Coordinator in ensuring that all team resources, are
deployed cost effectively and provide best value in terms of both budget
control and realising the
strategic aims
  To access, interpret, analyse and apply performance data pro-actively in
order to maximise MAPPA performance, evaluate practice and deliver
MAPPA aims
  To assist the MAPPA Coordinator to proactively manage staff development,
issues of underperformance, attendance, health and safety, employee
relations and diversity matters. Adopt a consistent, fair and objective
standpoint when making decisions in relation to individual staff issues
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  To promote a culture of innovation and continuous improvement to MAPPA
service delivery
In accordance with the SMB business plan, to provide a supportive role in
working with partners and key stakeholders, and represent the NPS as
appropriate to the role
  To support in facilitating effective communication between the Responsible
Authorities and the Duty to Cooperate Agencies and to ensure they are
provided with up to date information.
  To develop and deliver training/briefing sessions for MAPPA to staff within
the relevant Responsible Authorities and Duty to Cooperate Agencies.
  To deputise for the MAPPA Coordinator where appropriate.
  Ensure that local MAPPA arrangements comply with statutory safeguarding
responsibilities.
  The job holder must at all times demonstrate a commitment to equality and
inclusion and an understanding of their relevance to the work they do.

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.
Behaviours
  Leadership
  Communicating and Influencing
  Working Together
  Making Effective Decisions
  Delivering at Pace
  Managing a Quality Service
Strengths
It is advised strengths are chosen locally, recommended 4-8
Essential Experience
  Experience with a proven record of good practice in a variety of settings
(including offender risk assessment and within a multi-disciplinary
environment if already working within NPS)
  Experience of contributing to the provision of effective administration and
information systems
  Demonstrable achievements in supporting change and effecting
improvements in quality and efficiency
  Experience of proactively championing diversity and inclusiveness both
internally and externally
Technical
  Knowledge and understanding of the victim contact scheme for victims of
requirements
crime
  Understanding of the role of MAPPA in the Criminal Justice System
  Knowledge and understanding of the ViSOR application
  IT skills including evidence of ability to interpret and apply performance
reports
Ability

Minimum Eligibility
  All candidates are subject to security and identity checks prior to taking up
post.
  All external candidates are subject to 6
.  Internal
candidates are subject to probation if they have not already served a
probationary period within HMPPS.
  All staff are required to declare whether they are a member of a group or
organisation which HMPPS consider to be racist.
Hours of Work

(Unsocial Hours)
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