Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA) Lay Adviser for (Avon and Somerset)
- Body
- HM Prison and Probation Service
- Appointing Department
- Ministry of Justice
- Sector
- Regulation
- Location
- The successful candidate will attend meetings and other events across (Avon and Somerset) 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 candidate will usually provide up to 8 hours a month and will not be asked to provide more than 16 hours per month.
Campaign Timeline
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Competition Launched
15/05/2022
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Closed for Applications
16/06/2022
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Panel Sift
17/06/2022
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Final Interview Date
29/06/2022
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Announcement
05/07/2022
Assessment Panel
- Panel Member
- Liz Spencer ACO The Probation Service
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- Panel Member
- DCI Martyn Cannon Avon and Somerset Constabulary
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- Panel Member
- MAPPA Coordinator (TBC)
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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.
- Attending meetings to manage the risks presented by specific offenders.
- 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 candidate 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
For an informal discussion about the post or to request an application pack please contact: