MAPPA Lay Advisor Suffolk
- Body
- National Probation Service
- Appointing Department
- Ministry of Justice
- Sector
- Judicial, Prison & Policing
- Location
- Requires attendance at quarterly MAPPA Strategic Management Board Meetings, Level 2 and 3 MAPPA meetings and other occasional events across Suffolk, with an anticipated commitment averaging out at 4 -6 hours per month. Own Transport is required.
- Number of Vacancies
- 1
- Remuneration
- This is a part-time unpaid post (expenses paid).
- Time Requirements
- Be able to provide up to 8 hours a month but not more than 16 hours per month to the SMB.
- Closing Date
- 31/07/2017 1700
- Interviews
- End of August 2017, dates to be advised
Vacancy Description
Attend each Strategic Management Board (SMB) meeting. Contribute to the monitoring and evaluation of the operation of MAPPA in Suffolk. Attend a level 2 or 3 MAPP meeting quarterly, to assist in understanding the process and to enabling the monitoring and evaluation of MAPPA. Confirm that the SMB has created effective links with other multi-agency forums, e.g. the Local Criminal Justice Board and the Local Safeguarding Children Boards. Assist in the preparation of the MAPPA annual report. Participate in any SMB sub-groups, working parties or projects. Participate in reviewing the SMB Business Plan and broader communication strategy. Participate in reviewing and questioning local MAPPA statistics. Attend local and regional events with the agreement of the Responsible Authority (Police, Probation, Prison Service).
Person Specification
No formal educational qualifications are necessary but must be able to understand complex information in written and numerical form. Interest in community and social issues, preferably with a track record of involvement in them. Capacity for emotional resilience, retaining sensitivity whilst dealing with tragic or painful human situations. In particular, this includes an ability to understand the needs and feelings of both victims and offenders. Good social skills. Able to work effectively with people in groups and in formal meetings. An awareness of and commitment to equality and diversity. Able to challenge, constructively, the views and assumptions of senior professionals. Able to maintain confidentiality appropriate to the circumstances and local protocols.
How to Apply
Apply in writing, enclosing your CV to: Jackie Foden Suffolk Mappa Coordinator National Probation Service South East & Eastern Division Norfolk & Suffolk Local Delivery Unit Her Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service Peninsular House 11-13 Lower Brook Street Ipswich Suffolk IP4 1AQ