MAPPA Lay Adviser Cleveland
- Body
- HM Prison and Probation Service
- Appointing Department
- Ministry of Justice
- Sectors
- Judicial, Prison & Policing, Prison & Policing, Regulation
- Location
- Requires attendance at quarterly MAPPA Strategic Management Board Meetings, Level 2 and 3 MAPPA meetings and other occasional events across Cleveland Police area, with an anticipated commitment averaging out at 4 -6 hours per month. Own Transport is required.
- Skills required
- Regulation
- Number of Vacancies
- 2
- 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
- 08/11/2021 0000
- Interviews
- To be confirmed week commencing 22/11/21
Vacancy Description
HMPPS is looking to fill 2 vacancies for Lay Advisers whose duties will be to: Attend each Strategic Management Board (SMB) meeting; Contribute to the monitoring and evaluation of the operation of MAPPA in Cleveland; 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
Lay Advisers will not need formal educational qualifications but they must be able to understand complex information in written and numerical form. Lay Advisers should have an interest in community and social issues, preferably with a track record of involvement in them. A Capacity for emotional resilience, retaining sensitivity whilst dealing with tragic or painful human situations will be a strong asset. In particular, this includes an ability to understand the needs and feelings of both victims and offenders. Candidates are expected to demonstrate good social skills, the successful candidates must be able to work effectively with people in groups and in formal meetings and be able to demonstrate an awareness of and commitment to equality and diversity. Candidates should also be able to challenge, constructively, the views and assumptions of senior professionals and maintain confidentiality appropriate to the circumstances and local protocols.
How to Apply
To request an application form contact: MAPPA coordinator Cleveland area on NENPS.teesvalley.MAPPA@justice.gov.uk OR 01642 303150 / mobile 07547972992