MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

The Ministry of Justice in Leeds or London is recruiting an HEO Policy Advisor to work across the Prisons Digital Policy team and the Joint Workforce Policy Unit. This is a stretching and varied policy role, offering breadth and the opportunity to shape policy across MoJ and HMPPS. The post involves flexible working, strong stakeholder engagement, and the development of data driven policy options to strengthen the prison workforce and digital services across the estate.

Job Overview Band 3 Residential Worker delivering 24 hour, 7 day care at an Approved Premises in Sandbach, North West. The role supports offenders released on licence, providing security, monitoring and assistance with risk management and rehabilitation. Working Pattern and Hours Plan: fixed rota full time or part time (up to 125 % of 37 hrs) or flexible annualised pattern capped at 1 250 hrs a year. Shifts cover nights, weekends and weekdays. Availabilities must be submitted to the line manager three months in advance. This is a forward facing role and does not include working from home. Monday-Friday: 7 pm - 8 am - 30 % premium. Weekend: 8 am Saturday - 8 am Monday - 50 % premium. Bank holidays: 8 am - 8 am - 50 % premium with time off in lieu. Key Responsibilities Provide 24 hour cover, security and monitoring at the Approved Premises. Assist and supervise offenders released on licence, contributing to risk management and sentence plan objectives. Report significant changes in risk or non compliance and support enforcement procedures to keep residents, staff and the wider community safe. Work - as a mobile grade - across sites where required, following policy. Maintain comprehensive case record and produce accurate reports. Salary and Enhancements Starting annual salary: £28,064 (pro rata for part time). Additional pay: 30 % premium for night shifts. 50 % premium for weekend and bank holiday shifts, plus time off in lieu. Annual pay progression through a Competency Based Framework and annual band adjustments in line with Civil Service pay guidance. Qualifications and Skills No degree required. Experience working with people having social or personal difficulties. Empathy, patience and resilience. Good numeracy and literacy for reporting. Right to work in the UK; not eligible for a new Skilled Worker visa. Equality, Diversity and Legal All applicants are welcomed regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, disability, religion or belief, family or marital status, pregnancy, trade union membership, or sexual orientation. We adhere to the Civil Service Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policy. Recruitment Process Applicants must complete the short application form with responses to two Civil Service Behaviour questions and one Experience question. Applications will be screened after the deadline.

General Information National salary range: £35,335 - £37,847. London salary range: £40,014 - £42,859. Salary will be dependent on base location. Working Pattern: Full Time, Part Time, Part Time/Job Share, Flexible Working. Vacancy Approach: Cross Government. Location: Leeds, London. Region: London, Yorkshire and the Humber. Closing Date: 23-Jul-2026. Post Type: Permanent. Grade: HEO. Reserve List: 12 Months. Number of jobs available: 1. Job ID: 19780. Descriptions & Requirements Prisons Digital & Workforce Policy Prisons Directorate The Prisons Directorate is recruiting permanently for an HEO Policy Advisor in the Prisons Digital and Workforce team. This campaign is open to current civil servants on level transfer and suitable candidates on promotion. Location: 102 Petty France, London 5 Wellington Place, Leeds Occasional travel between the two locations may be required. We offer a hybrid working model, allowing for a balance between remote work and time spent in your base location. Ways of Working Full-time, part-time or the option to job share Flexible working patterns Existing Civil Servants will have their salary calculated in accordance with the Department's pay on transfer / pay on promotion rules. The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) MoJ is the largest government department, employing over 90,000 people with a budget of approximately £10 billion. Each year, millions of people use our services across the UK - including at 500 courts and tribunals, and 133 prisons in England and Wales. The Prisons Directorate plays an important part of achieving MoJ's aims, shaping policy to ensure the system protects the public and delivers better outcomes. We are responsible for developing policy that supports prisons to operate safely and securely, while also tackling the drivers of reoffending through rehabilitation and reform. The Workforce, Estates and Digital policy unit forms an important part of the Prisons Directorate, taking a strategic view of a number of prison issues, from setting the long term vision for the prison estate, to managing strategies to boost recruitment and retention of prison staff, and how best to leverage digital technology to transform and modernise the services we deliver. The role We are recruiting for an HEO Policy Advisor to work jointly and flexibly across the Prisons Digital Policy team and the Joint Workforce Policy Unit. This is a stretching and varied policy role, supporting both teams to deliver their priorities. The postholder will therefore benefit from a breadth of work and the opportunity to shape the role. The Prisons Digital Policy team is focused on supporting the expanded use and transformative potential of digital services and technology in our prisons, in a way that is secure and robust. Working closely with HMPPS and Justice Digital, we are centrally involved in shaping and supporting the use of digital technology across the prison estate to: Improve workforce productivity by equipping staff with modern IT tools and applications, such as Digital Prisons Services (DPS) which hosts a suite of offender management services used by a range of staff; Support prisoner rehabilitation through digital tools like Launchpad (our in cell technology programme which provides prisoners with access to digital services and rehabilitative content) and in cell telephony; Enable future innovation by developing digital infrastructure such as Wi Fi and piloting new technologies. The Joint Workforce Policy Unit (JWPU) is a joint HMPPS funded team which drives key ministerial priorities on prison workforce and supports delivery for HMPPS senior leaders on key issues by: Supporting a consistent "single version of the truth" across MoJ and HMPPS in our narrative, data and evidence base on prison workforce, through working collaboratively across policy, people group and HMPPS operational colleagues; Coordinating the strategic approach to workforce policy to support a stable prison workforce, with staff who are empowered within their roles, supported by an effective leadership culture, and made up of an inclusive talent pool that meets the evolving needs of prisoners. This policy function provides a strong collaborative space to work in - working with key operational and technical specialists to set strategic direction, reach consensus and drive progress. It is a post which supports the development of strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the policy function providing a key role in facilitating consensus between competing interests. The work across the teams is likely to vary subject to priorities and workloads but will be primarily focused on leading cross cutting issues to strengthen links between digital innovation and prison workforce. The successful candidate will be expected to: Work flexibly and independently, effectively supporting the SEO in their workstream; Develop and build strong partnership working with colleagues in HMPPS and MoJ, as well as external stakeholders; Collect a wide range of sources of data and evidence to inform policy development; Analyse, interpret and present evidence to form sound policy options for wider discussion; Effectively organise and prioritise their own policy development work (e.g. agree aims, scope, plan and deliver key strands of work and activities); Provide high quality briefing to senior officials and Ministers, showing excellent oral and written communication skills; Actively contribute to higher level decision making for business planning, policy and project implementation to progress strategic objectives; Identify relevant linkages across the department to ensure a joined up approach; Respond flexibly to competing and complex demands. We are a friendly, enthusiastic and collaborative team with a strong emphasis on ensuring members feel happy, supported and engaged in their work. We are committed to delivering high quality and impactful projects, through working closely with partners and bringing together different areas of expertise. We have a strong commitment to personal and career development, helping everyone to grow and fulfil their potential. Skills and Experience Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, and an ability to explain information clearly and concisely; Demonstrate confidence and skill to work independently and quickly get to grips with a complex area to drive forward work, whilst ensuring colleagues and stakeholders are engaged as appropriate; Strong organisational skills and the ability to plan and deliver outcomes according to agreed priorities; Ability to make sound judgments and provide well articulated advice, using and interpreting data and evidence in decision making; Experience collaborating with a range of colleagues or stakeholders to achieve tangible outcomes; An interest in or knowledge of prisons; An understanding of the governmental and parliamentary processes. Candidates applying from HMPPS should note that the Ministry of Justice does not have the same conditions of employment as HMPPS. It is the candidate's responsibility to ensure they are aware of the terms and conditions they will adopt should they be successful. The MoJ is proud to be Level 3 Disability Confident. Disability Confident is the approach through which we offer guaranteed interviews for all people with disabilities meeting the minimum criteria for the advertised role as set out in the job description. You must ensure that any evidence submitted as part of your application, including your CV, statement of suitability and behaviour examples, are truthful and factually accurate. Experience You will be asked to provide a CV during the application process in order to assess any demonstrable experience, career history and achievements that are relevant to the role. You will also be asked to upload a statement of suitability of no more than 250 words stating what you would bring to the role, with reference to the skills and experience listed above. Behaviours Communicating and influencing; Working together; Delivering at pace. Support Range of Family Friendly policies such as reduced hours or job share. Access to flexible benefits such as voluntary benefits, retail vouchers and discounts on a range of goods and services. Paid paternity, adoption and maternity leave. Free annual sight tests for employees who use computer screens. Civil Service Nationality Rules Nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK; Nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme; Nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme; Individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020.

Ministry of Justice is recruiting for a role based in a prison to deliver programmes helping prisoners understand behaviours, build relationships, and improve critical thinking to support a crime-free future. You will work within a small team to provide rehabilitative services, including assessment, group and individual treatment, and collaboration with sentence management teams. Hybrid working is available with 37 hours per week.

The Ministry of Justice is seeking a Case Administrator in Hereford to provide vital support to probation teams. This role involves ensuring efficient processes and liaising with stakeholders while working Monday to Friday from 9-5. You will handle communication with colleagues and maintain essential systems, helping individuals on probation. The starting salary for this position is £24,645, with additional benefits including annual leave and extensive training opportunities.

Please note: Working pattern is 9-5 Monday to Friday, with required overtime until 7pm to accommodate late nights on a rota basis. Case Administrators play a vital support role in probation teams, helping to keep the public safe and giving individuals the chance to turn their lives around. If you are successful in the recruitment process and join the Probation Service, your starting salary will be £24,645. Overview of the job This is an administrative role within the Probation Service that supports probation staff to work with people on probation. Settings and Deployments Accredited Programmes, Structured Interventions & Attendance Centres Community Integration and Contracts Contracts Courts Integrated Offender Management Performance & Quality Personality Disorder Projects Prisons Public Protection (Custody) Public Protection (Community) The Homeless Prevention Taskforce Unpaid Work (community payback) Responsibilities Ensure all processes run efficiently and systems are maintained properly. Collate and prepare probation information for case files. Use strong communication skills to handle enquiries from colleagues, agencies and people on probation in a busy environment. Benefits Annual leave: 25 days on appointment, increasing to 30 days after five years' service, plus public holidays. Pension: National Probation Service is covered by the Local Government Pension Scheme run through the Greater Manchester Pension Fund. Training: Extensive range of staff development and training opportunities offered by the Ministry of Justice. Family Friendly policies: opportunities to work reduced hours or job share. Paid paternity, adoption and maternity leave. Free annual sight tests for employees who use computer screens. Equal Opportunities All candidates are subject to security and identity checks prior to taking up post. The Probation Service is an equal opportunity employer and complies with statutory EEO requirements.

Role Overview The role is based in a prison and involves working in groups and one to one to deliver programmes that help prisoners understand their behaviours, build positive relationships, improve critical thinking skills and support them to live an offence free future. The role is part of a small team of Group Workers and is a non operational, non rotational post with no line management responsibilities. Responsibilities Deliver programmes in a group or individual basis, following a manual and as designed. Organise materials for session delivery. Plan sessions as per the programme requirements and identify ways to deliver the sessions in a responsive way to meet the needs of the participants. Notify the Treatment Managers and other team members when sessions are unable to run, and complete missed session catch ups. Identify and actively recruit future programme participants, completing assessments, screening tools and maintaining an accurate database of outcomes. Maintain accurate records of assessments and contact with prisoners. Conduct motivational interviews with prisoners to engage them in programmes. Continually motivate and engage future, current, and past participants. Complete post session de briefs and record accurately any key information from the sessions. Complete post programme tasks including writing a record of progress, setting objectives, contributing to post programme reviews and communicating progress with the sentence management team for each participant. Actively engage in sentence management by liaising with prison and community Offender Managers. Work towards delivery guidelines within the quality assurance framework, supported by the treatment manager. Actively engage in supervision provided by treatment and programme management teams. Engage in continual professional development opportunities supported by the line manager. Deliver awareness packages to other staff in the establishment. Behaviours Communicating and Influencing Developing Self and Others Managing a Quality Service Working Together Excellent interpersonal skills. Full training will be provided. Ability Successfully complete required assessment and training courses to deliver particular interventions and maintain this accreditation. Facilitate in an interactive and engaging way. Skills and Language An ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence through the medium of English or, where specified in Wales, Welsh. Benefits Bank, public and privilege holidays: 9 days (66 hours 36 minutes). Pension: Choice of two civil service pension schemes. Training and professional development opportunities covering Equality and Diversity, Dealing with Challenging Behaviour, Suicide Prevention and Anti Bullying programmes. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion This role is open to all candidates and we encourage applications from people with disabilities, veterans and members of the Armed Forces.

The Ministry of Justice is seeking individuals for a role in Retford that focuses on delivering programmes to help prisoners understand behaviours and build positive relationships. This role is non-operational, engaging in both group and one-to-one sessions, and targets skills improvement to support an offence-free future. Responsibilities include planning sessions, maintaining accurate records, and conducting motivational interviews. Candidates must possess excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively in English.

The Ministry of Justice in Newcastle-under-Lyme is seeking dedicated individuals for roles providing security and monitoring services at Approved Premises. The job involves working as part of a team to maintain the safety and well-being of residents. Successful candidates will engage with individuals on probation, ensuring adherence to court orders and supporting their rehabilitation. The role requires flexibility for various shifts and an understanding of risk management. Application deadline is 08-Jul-2026. This role offers opportunities for personal and professional growth within a supportive environment.

Newcastle-under-Lyme, Stafford, Stoke-on-Trent Region East Midlands Closing Date 08-Jul-2026 Business Unit Post Type Permanent Other Number of jobs available 3 Reserve List 12 Months Job ID 18965 Descriptions & requirements This vacancy is for various working patterns across the 3 APs mentioned Merit List may be utilised for other working patterns and sites mentioned in this advert/ or Midlands APs Working patters may include: Annualised hour working pattern. For either 625 or 1250 hours per year, the equivalent of one or two 12 hour shifts each week and are a mix of standard and unsocial hours. Fulltime Peripatetic Residential Worker- where successful candidates will be required to undertake reasonable travel in order to cover shifts at Approved Premises sites within the locality of their cluster. Fulltime/ Part time Residential Worker vacancies where successful candidates will be allocated to one Approved Premise to undertake their shift pattern. Please note: RW staff members cannot move across to another band 3 such as PSO as the job descriptions are different. Please only apply if you have flexibility to work at any AP mentioned and any working pattern mentioned. This will be discussed at interview stage. Overview of the job The job holder will work as part of a team providing 24 hour cover at an Approved Premises (AP) including security and monitoring services.The job holder will undertake a full range of work with the people on probation whilst resident at the Approved Premises. This will include; providing support in contributing to the risk management and sentence plan objectives and reporting any significant changes relating to risk and/or re-offending to any non-compliance within agreed enforcement procedures to ensure that people on probation resident at an AP and the fabric of it are kept safe and secure throughout their shift. Summary The job holder will assist in the well-being and supervision of residents, maintaining discipline, adherence to Approved Premises rules, licence conditions, sentence plan objectives specific to residency in the Approved Premises and court orders. In addition, will contribute to the management of residents' risk.This post will involve substantial out of hours work, both waking night duty and weekend work. The post holder may be required to cover duties at other Approved Premises at times of staff absence. In line with PS policies and procedures, 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 post holder must adhere to all policies in respect of the sensitive/confidential nature of the information handled whilst working in this position. Responsibilities, Activities & Duties The job holder will be required to carry out the following responsibilities, activities and duties: Contribute to effective team practice, communicate and collaborate effectively with colleagues to ensure consistency of work practices and positive working environment. Effectively communicate key risk issues to colleagues at handover and throughout the shift.It will also, at times, require communicating with Offender Managers, Stand-by Manager and partner agencies e.g. Police, Health professionals and drug/alcohol services. Undertake regular inspections of the building, including cellars and grounds throughout the period of duty, recording any occurrences/damage or defects, and monitor CCTV equipment. Maintain an active presence in the AP at all times. Regularly engage with residents in a pro-social manner. Contribute towards the protection of the residents through observation to ensure adherence to their risk management plans and general wellbeing. Actively engage with and monitor behaviour of high risk residents and motivate residents to ensure compliance.Challenge and manage appropriately abusive or aggressive behaviour. Contribute to the risk management plans of residents by observing and reporting any significant changes relating to risk and/or re-offending to any non-compliance within agreed enforcement procedures. Contribute to the sentence plan objectives of the residents through active engagement in purposeful activities as agreed by the AP Manager and Offender Manager. Ensure that the AP is locked and secure during curfew period.Confirm the presence and wellbeing of all residents overnight. Facilitate the function of the AP as a first/emergency point of contact out of hours. Through observation and/or engagement with residents, provide accurate information, analysis of situation and risk assessment to the Offender Manager and/or escalate to Out of Hours Manager, which may lead to enforcement and/or compliance with court orders, licences, AP rules. Support, create and maintain a safe working environment for staff, residents and visitors by adhering to Health and Safety legislation, ensuring Safe Systems of Work (SSOW) and Risk Assessments are followed reporting incidents to Manager. Undertake Health and Safety, fire alarm, curfews and room curfew checks in line with procedures. Undertake pre-arranged or initiate room searches based on concerns around risk. Pack up residents' possessions as directed. Set up and/or deliver purposeful activities linked to residents' sentence plan objectives as agreed by the Offender Manager and AP Manager. Undertake effective induction of residents. Follow prescribed medication procedures including the issuing of medication to residents and both weekly and nightly audit of medication sheets. To carry out drug and alcohol tests in line with risk management plan which may include times when job holder believes that the resident may be under the influence and therefore increase in risk. Undertake First Aid if a resident is injured or self-harms. Maintain Approved Premises records and files as required, including data entry as necessary and contribute to the completion of incident reports. Carry out safeguarding children duties in accordance with the PS statutory responsibilities and agency policies. Deal with visitors and telephone calls, and monitor the work of visiting contractors in accordance with health and safety. Demonstrate pro-social modelling skills by consistently reinforcing pro-social behaviour and attitudes and challenging anti-social behaviour and attitudes. To work within the aims and values of PS and HMPPS. 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. An ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence through the medium of English or (where specified in Wales) Welsh. Behaviours Working Together Communicating and Influencing Developing Self and Others Delivering at Pace Experience Experience of working with a diverse range of people who have experienced a range of social/personal difficulties. Technical Minimum 5 GCSEs at Grade C or above (including English and Maths), or equivalent qualification, or relevant work experience with the ability to evidence high level numeracy and literacy skills required to read, understand and interpret policies and the ability to write reports and correspondence for internal and external stakeholders. IT Skills: Microsoft: Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint. Hours of Work (Unsocial Hours)Allowances 37 Additional payments are made for working unsocial hours. Working Arrangements & Further Information The MoJ offers Hybrid Working arrangements where business need allows. This is an informal, non-contractual form of flexible working that blends working from your base location, different MoJ sites and / or from home (please be aware that this role can only be worked in the UK and not overseas). Some roles will not be suitable for Hybrid Working.Similarly, Hybrid Working will not suit everyone's circumstances. Arrangements will be discussed and agreed with the successful candidate(s) and subject to regular review. For nationally advertised roles, the successful candidate(s) will be appointed to a MoJ office location, which may include their nearest Justice Collaboration Centre or Justice Satellite Office. This will be discussed and agreed on the completion of pre-employment checks. Some of MoJ's terms and conditions of service are changing as part of Civil Service reform. The changes will apply to staff joining MoJ who are new to the Civil Service. Staff joining MoJ from other civil service employers will transfer onto the new MoJ terms if they are already on 'modernised' terms in their current post or onto 'unmodernised' MoJ terms if they are on 'unmodernised' terms at their current post. Details will be available if an offer is made. Standard full time working hours are 37 hours per week excluding breaks which are unpaid. HMPPS welcomes part-time, flexible and job-sharing working patterns, where they meet the demands of the role and business needs. All applications for part-time, flexible and job-sharing working patterns will be considered in accordance with the HMPPS' Flexible Working policy. . click apply for full job details

The Ministry of Justice in Wotton-under-Edge seeks an advisor focused on equality issues. This role requires strong leadership and compliance with equality legislation, ensuring a safe environment for all staff and individuals. The successful candidate will develop equality plans, manage audits, and liaise with external bodies, promoting inclusiveness. Hybrid working arrangements may be available, and the position requires a 37-hour work week.

Overview Allstaff have a responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of children. The post holder must undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation. This is an advisory job in an establishment. The job holder is responsible for leading on the provision of advice on equality issues within the establishment, ensuring compliance with legislation. The role is non rotational, non operational and involves line management responsibilities. Responsibilities, Activities and Duties Ensure Equality Impact Assessments are completed appropriately and that a programme of assessments is in place and being actioned. Disseminate equality monitoring data and any actions agreed to eliminate unlawful discrimination. Develop and manage the establishment's annual Equality Plan, setting out how the establishment will address opportunities and issues relating to equality. Ensure the establishment is aware of its legal obligations under relevant equality legislation. Create an Equality Action Plan, highlighting and resolving areas of non compliance. Contribute to the Equality Committee, encouraging employee engagement; take a lead in committee activities, writing and presenting reports and addressing issues raised. Carry out equality related audits and report findings to the Senior Management Team. Develop links between other areas of the establishment and local groups to improve knowledge and understanding of different equality strands. Work closely with Safer Custody to support the decency agenda and address bullying and harassment related to equality issues. Work closely with the litigation lead on equality related litigation. Ensure all staff, agency workers and volunteers receive equality training and all prisoners receive an equality induction and appropriate training in accordance with their sentence plan. Manage the Diversity Incident Reporting Form (DIRF) process. Act as the subject matter lead advisor, providing advice and recommendations to the Senior Management Team, managers and individuals. Manage all staff within the area, including performance, development, annual appraisal and sickness absence management. Keep up to date with changes in law and legislation in the field. Develop and maintain local policies and procedures in the subject area in line with national standards, guidance, legislation and best practice. Suggest ways to improve and achieve Service Delivery Indicators (SDI). Ensure relevant administration, data collection and analysis including SDIs are collated. Deliver and organise awareness sessions in the relevant area. Chair monthly meetings in the relevant work area. Liaise with external bodies where required. Essential Experience Ability to deal effectively and assertively with staff at all levels. Proficient user of MS Word and MS Excel. Experience in information collation and analysis. Behaviours Making Effective Decisions Leadership Communicating and Influencing Working Together Technical Requirements Complete specific training to hold the qualifications required for the area of specialism as outlined on the Job Description. Working Arrangements & Further Information Hybrid working arrangements may be available where business needs allow. Standard working hours are 37 hours per week, excluding unpaid breaks. Eligibility UK nationals nationals of the Republic of Ireland nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre settled status under the EUSS individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020 Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service