Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA) Lay Adviser for West Yorkshire
- Body
- HM Prison and Probation Service
- Appointing Department
- Ministry of Justice
- Sectors
- Judicial, Prison & Policing, Prison & Policing, Regulation
- Location
- Although most meetings will take place over Microsoft Teams, the successful candidates may need to travel across West Yorkshire and will need their own transport.
- Skills required
- Regulation
- Number of Vacancies
- 2
- Remuneration
- This is a part-time unpaid post (expenses paid).
- Time Requirements
- The successful candidates will usually provide up to 8 hours a month and will not be asked to provide more than 16 hours per month.
- Closing Date
- 09/02/2023 0000
- Interviews
- February 2023
Vacancy Description
MAPPA Lay Advisers assist the police, probation and prison services in establishing arrangements for managing serious sexual and violent offenders in the community. These arrangements, called Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements or MAPPA, are required by Section 325 of the Criminal Justice Act (CJA) 2003. Lay Advisers contribute to the monitoring and evaluation of MAPPA and act as critical friends in challenging professionals. Their responsibilities include: Attending strategic meetings to develop the arrangements (meetings will mainly be held over MS Teams, but some travel may be required). Attending meetings to manage the risks presented by specific offenders (meetings will mainly be held over MS Teams, but some travel may be required). Assisting in the preparation of MAPPA annual reports. Participating in any sub-groups, working parties or projects. Participating in reviewing the Business Plan and broader communication strategy.
MAPPA are not an organisation, but a framework designed to enable criminal justice and social care agencies to share information on violent and sexual offenders, assess and manage risk and direct the available resources appropriately. Lay Advisers work with professionals from a range of agencies, including social services, healthcare, housing and employment, as well as police and probation.
Person Specification
The successful candidates will have an interest in community and social issues, a capacity for emotional resilience and the ability to understand the needs and priorities of a range of parties including agencies, victims and offenders. They will be able to effectively challenge the views and assumptions of senior professionals and maintain confidentiality. They will also have an awareness of and commitment to equality and diversity. No formal educational qualifications are necessary, but the successful candidate will be able to understand complex information in written and numerical form.
How to Apply
Please request an application form from YatHPS.bradfordcalderdale.MAPPA@justice.gov.uk