Learning and Skills Coach – Regional Training and Skills Development Department (London Probation) (Ref: 18675) Full Time NEW

This position is based at NPS MITRE HOUSE LONDON, SE1 1JDJob SummaryPlease refer to Job DescriptionJob DescriptionThe London Probation Regional Training and Skills Development Department is being set up to shape, lead, and deliver an ambitious programme of learning, coaching, and practice support for probation staff across the region. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in a high profile initiative, ensuring that learning is translated into safe, effective, and consistently high quality practice, and making a meaningful difference to both staff and the people we supervise.The Learning and Skills Coach role sits within the department and focuses on supporting staff to embed learning into day‑to‑day practice. Coaches will work directly with learners and line managers to build confidence, capability and consistency, in line with the agreed regional model.Vacancy OverviewLondon Probation is establishing an ambitious London Regional Training and Skills Development Department to transform how staff are supported, developed and empowered across the region. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a new and high‑profile initiative focused on building confidence, capability and consistency in probation practice, and making a tangible difference to probation staff, stakeholders, and people on probation.The Learning and Skills Coach role sits within the department and focuses on supporting staff to embed learning into day‑to‑day practice. Coaches will work directly with learners and line managers to build confidence, capability and consistency, in line with the agreed regional model.The role is externally advertised and assessed under the Civil Service Success Profiles framework.Role SummaryAs a Learning and Skills Coach, you will deliver high‑quality coaching, learning and practice‑support activities, including workshops and action-learning sets to probation practitioners across London. You will support learners to consolidate skills, apply learning to their caseloads and develop confidence in their professional role.You will work as part of a structured coaching and training team, contributing to classroom sessions, action learning sets and practice-based support, while maintaining clear records and contributing to quality assurance processes.Key ResponsibilitiesRegular travel across the London Region will be required.You Will:Deliver structured coaching, mentoring and learning activities in line with the agreed regional model.Deliver classroom training, workshops and action learning sets.Work closely with line managers and Band 5 managers to support learnerprogress and consolidation of skills.Maintain accurate records of learning activity and contribute to evaluation and feedback processes.Identify emerging learning needs, risks or concerns and escalate appropriately.Contribute to a positive, inclusive and professional learning environment.Person SpecificationEssential CriteriaYou Will Be Able To Demonstrate:Experience of supporting learning or development in an operational orprofessional environment.Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain concepts clearly and provide constructive feedback.An understanding of how learning is applied and sustained in practice andexperience of coaching or mentoring staff.The ability to work within clear structure, guidance and quality standards.Understanding and experience of reflective practice and action-learningapproachesStrong organisational skills and attention to detail.Willingness to complete the learning necessary to gain a formal coachingqualification, if not already achieved.Desirable CriteriaA formal coaching qualificationExperience working within probation, social care, mental health or related public services.Civil Service Success Profiles – BehavioursThe following Success Profile behaviours are expected to be assessed:Working TogetherCommunicating and InfluencingDeveloping Self and OthersManaging a Quality ServiceAdditional InformationLocation: London Region (regular travel required)Grade: Band 4Contract: 12 months with the potential to become permanentSecurity Clearance: As required for the roleThis role is ideal for people who are motivated by supporting others to learn, grow and translate learning into confident, effective practice.The London Probation Regional Training and Skills Development Department is being set up to shape, lead, and deliver an ambitious programme of learning, coaching, and practice support for probation staff across the region. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in a high profile initiative, ensuring that learning is translated into safe, effective, and consistently high quality practice, and making a meaningful difference to both staff and the people we supervise.The Learning and Skills Coach role sits within the department and focuses on supporting staff to embed learning into day‑to‑day practice. Coaches will work directly with learners and line managers to build confidence, capability and consistency, in line with the agreed regional model.Additional InformationLocation: London Region (regular travel required)Grade: Band 4Contract: 12 months with the potential to become permanentSecurity Clearance: As required for the roleThis role is ideal for people who are motivated by supporting others to learn, grow and translate learning into confident, effective practice.Person specificationPlease Refer To Job DescriptionBehavioursWe’ll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:Changing and ImprovingDelivering at PaceManaging a Quality ServiceWorking TogetherAccess to learning and developmentA working environment that supports a range of flexible working options to enhance your work life balanceA working culture which encourages inclusion and diversityA Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%Annual LeavePublic HolidaysSeason Ticket AdvanceFor more information about the recruitment process, benefits and allowances and answers to general queries, please click the below link which will direct you to our Candidate Information Page.Link: https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJArtificial intelligenceArtificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance (opens in a new window) for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.Selection process detailsThis vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths and Experience.https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJFeedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths and Experience.SecuritySuccessful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.Nationality requirementsThis Job Is Broadly Open To The Following Groups:UK nationalsnationals of the Republic of Irelandnationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UKnationals 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) (opens in a new window)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 (EUSS)individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil ServiceFurther information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)Working for the Civil ServiceThe Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission’s recruitment principles (opens in a new window).The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission’s recruitment principles (opens in a new window).The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.Diversity and InclusionThe Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.Contact point for applicantsJob Contact :Name : SSCL Recruitment Enquiries TeamEmail : moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.ukTelephone : 0345 241 5358Recruitment teamEmail : moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.ukFurther informationAppointment to the Civil Service is governed by the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles. If you feel a department has breached the requirement of the Recruitment Principles and would like to raise this, please contact SSCL (Moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@gov.sscl.com) in the first instance. If the role has been advertised externally (outside of the Civil Service) and you are not satisfied with the response, you may bring your complaint to the Commission. For further information on bringing a complaint to the Civil Service Commission please visit their web pages: http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/civil-service-recruitment/complaintshttps://jobs.justice.gov.uk/careers/JobDetail/18675?entityId=18675