tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578343158425987632.post8940308239573332831..comments2024-03-28T16:04:49.918+00:00Comments on On Probation Blog: Guest Blog 9Jim Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00258147767051200157noreply@blogger.comBlogger63125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578343158425987632.post-33642701831831367272014-11-07T08:59:45.682+00:002014-11-07T08:59:45.682+00:00Thank you Joanna, I did sleep well last night and ...Thank you Joanna, I did sleep well last night and now I am going to run into work and relieve the stress on my comrades.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578343158425987632.post-49709092604792636432014-11-06T23:18:50.904+00:002014-11-06T23:18:50.904+00:00Is it very very very good news Joanna?Is it very very very good news Joanna?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578343158425987632.post-16383494768349827992014-11-06T23:05:15.604+00:002014-11-06T23:05:15.604+00:00I don't blame our ACO/CEO whatever for the spl...I don't blame our ACO/CEO whatever for the split but this particular chief has fiddled whilst our Rome burns and you gotta take the rough with the smooth.Any attempt to stop staff sickness levels rising and expecting the penny with the bun from her workforce by threatening middle managers with their jobs does not command respect. Luckily in our area we are taking a collective stance and have passed a vote of no confidence on our chief in the hope she will pass this up mainly and get something done. Chiefs could have been a lot cleverer about reducing stress levels in the first place. They are paying a fortune out to staff on long term sickness and had they acted with compassion and understanding those staff would be still at their desks. The idiocy and inadequacy of our seniors has been frankly staggering so let's not dress it up and pretend it's acceptable eh? I urge all frontline staff to collectively apply the pressure upwards as they have been applying downwards. They can't sack us as they need us!! Viva la revolution. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578343158425987632.post-68451623095940454612014-11-06T22:53:47.892+00:002014-11-06T22:53:47.892+00:00Yes I know he is thanks for the correction!Yes I know he is thanks for the correction!Andrew_S_Hattonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09115192522317353139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578343158425987632.post-23791640303321396492014-11-06T22:45:36.880+00:002014-11-06T22:45:36.880+00:00Having visited before and after the split I would ...Having visited before and after the split I would agree. That is if the poor staff don't crack before the inmates. Not the only one either. Just heard a prison officer saying the staff all got letters asking them if they would take a five grand pay cut. Said no thanks but knows jobs are at risk. This was not in a privately run jail either. HMP Leeds. Police absent on the streets, no rehab coming soon. The whole chuffing thing is gonna explode soon never mind just the prisons!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578343158425987632.post-55879715015243200602014-11-06T22:25:28.776+00:002014-11-06T22:25:28.776+00:00I truly hope its good news, I can't take anymo...I truly hope its good news, I can't take anymore of this bollocks, I am already bruised and battered from last years shafting any more and I will be off the edge. Please let it be good news.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578343158425987632.post-52078568542355788522014-11-06T22:12:44.848+00:002014-11-06T22:12:44.848+00:00Anyone know if the Blackwood incident referred to ...Anyone know if the Blackwood incident referred to above is related in any way to probation? Was he on licence do we know? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578343158425987632.post-25426857545621708832014-11-06T21:45:18.496+00:002014-11-06T21:45:18.496+00:00Glad to see Seetec have a really good understandin...Glad to see Seetec have a really good understanding of Diversity and reasonable adjustments. The case at the end of this article says it all!<br /><br />http://www.theguardian.com/society/2014/nov/05/work-programme-adviser-box-ticking-sanctioning-sick-peopleAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578343158425987632.post-80945654577774005662014-11-06T21:44:10.414+00:002014-11-06T21:44:10.414+00:00Wow glad to see your diversity training workedWow glad to see your diversity training workedAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578343158425987632.post-10379112723247991292014-11-06T21:34:51.345+00:002014-11-06T21:34:51.345+00:00https://twitter.com/IlawrenceL/status/530443233441...https://twitter.com/IlawrenceL/status/530443233441357824<br /><br />"Napo members mail out to follow tomorrow with news of JR situation."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578343158425987632.post-4098983224814841522014-11-06T21:30:21.031+00:002014-11-06T21:30:21.031+00:00if it was a mutual bid then no surprise as they we...if it was a mutual bid then no surprise as they were a non starter and a diversion. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578343158425987632.post-7411404140017036922014-11-06T21:28:25.953+00:002014-11-06T21:28:25.953+00:00Those MoJ bods must be squirming. They know it'...Those MoJ bods must be squirming. They know it's an almighty f*** up but have front it out. Excruciating!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578343158425987632.post-83700575429431285992014-11-06T21:23:09.000+00:002014-11-06T21:23:09.000+00:00What utter bollocks, the government cannot even ge...What utter bollocks, the government cannot even get this right, looks like names are again being picked out of a hat. The staff there must be thinking oh "f..." what's going on. THIS IS NOT A GAME GRAYLING. We are already demoralised and bewildered with the changes don't add to our worries and make a mockery of it. The shafting just does not stop. All those allocated to the CRC should be compensated we have been treated unfairly and its a disgrace that the unions have allowed this to go on.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578343158425987632.post-28936672501893944322014-11-06T21:11:54.996+00:002014-11-06T21:11:54.996+00:00Am in WWM area & as i understand it from email...Am in WWM area & as i understand it from emails the staff mutual & willowdene are out completely. Only one preferred bidder nowAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578343158425987632.post-86772691271510065142014-11-06T20:13:22.614+00:002014-11-06T20:13:22.614+00:00http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2014/feb/...http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2014/feb/19/chris-grayling-criminal-justice-system-justice-prisons-probation?CMP=share_btn_twAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578343158425987632.post-11255582598401918412014-11-06T20:09:18.906+00:002014-11-06T20:09:18.906+00:00It's bullshit. They know it. We know it and th...It's bullshit. They know it. We know it and they know we know it. EOS cannot deliver on the 2 dimensional Work Programme contract. Probation is infinitely more complex. They are being set up to fail by a failing Ministry.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578343158425987632.post-81622833622043904122014-11-06T19:40:04.006+00:002014-11-06T19:40:04.006+00:00Hey there ACO! You cannot, must not, follow order...Hey there ACO! You cannot, must not, follow orders. It is in the end that simple, for all of us. You are a highly skilled manager and leader. Go for it. Sleep at night. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578343158425987632.post-85342101977698800722014-11-06T19:08:07.735+00:002014-11-06T19:08:07.735+00:00Clients moved after "major disturbance" ...Clients moved after "major disturbance" at HMP Haverigg-on-Sea this weekend. Not a word in the media, but my man says "at least 20 were shipped out."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578343158425987632.post-85294977980761651252014-11-06T19:02:57.137+00:002014-11-06T19:02:57.137+00:00Transforming Rehabilitation programme - preferred ...Transforming Rehabilitation programme - preferred bidders update<br />Geo Mercia Willowdene (GMW) was selected as the preferred bidder to run offender rehabilitation in Warwickshire and West Mercia as part of the Government’s reforms to probation. This consortium includes Geo Group UK, Willowdene Rehabilitation (a social enterprise) and Mercia Community Action (probation staff mutual). We have not been able to reach an acceptable agreement with Geo Group UK. <br />The Ministry of Justice is determined to secure the highest quality outcomes in reducing reoffending. <br />There was strong competition in this contract area and we have now begun discussions with EOS, who also submitted a highly credible bid, and they have now been designated as the preferred bidder for this region. EOS is currently in discussion with both Willowdene Rehabilitation and Mercia Community Action about the opportunity of working in partnership with them. <br />Discussions are now taking place with EOS in preparation for contract award. The overall programme for awarding contracts in 2014 remains firmly on track and we expect providers to be in place and delivering services by early 2015.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578343158425987632.post-19688069403374030882014-11-06T18:59:37.529+00:002014-11-06T18:59:37.529+00:00I think you'll find Mr Quinn is in the NE, And...I think you'll find Mr Quinn is in the NE, Andrew.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578343158425987632.post-65787629930405186142014-11-06T18:47:44.788+00:002014-11-06T18:47:44.788+00:00I know the 'bright and breezy' SPOs. In my...I know the 'bright and breezy' SPOs. In my experience they are breezy but not bright in the commonly understood sense of the word. But then the probation service dumbed down in what it sought from middle managers - and managers in general. Some clever ones made it through, but on the whole those who would do anything for a bit of status were the trusted ones. At one time managers were a diverse bunch - independent and quirky - just like real people. And then we ended up with Red Guards, amongst the management and the rank and file. A sad cultural shift. And then clients got the corporate response mostly. And real probation work had to go underground. I don't like TR but I did not like the lean and mean probation trusts either, because they put targets before people and did not give a damn about individuals. Some probation officers are courageous, but the probation service is so often spineless and so damn defensive. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578343158425987632.post-34292775383522144852014-11-06T18:46:51.705+00:002014-11-06T18:46:51.705+00:00http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/ca...http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/cannibal-killer-found-chewing-womans-4582221<br /><br />More gruesome details of the Blackwood incident. Man was released from prison two weeks ago. Hotel operated as a bail hostel. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578343158425987632.post-28096721231316096312014-11-06T18:09:21.343+00:002014-11-06T18:09:21.343+00:00our SPO has put a bright and breezy spin on TR and...our SPO has put a bright and breezy spin on TR and lulled many of the team into a false sense of security. We don't think she's been as open about things as she could have been. There have been lots of meetings but we never get to hear about any of what has/is going on. Many of us feel left in the dark. Much of our information is gained from reading Twitter and this blog.<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578343158425987632.post-32650176506292969392014-11-06T17:45:33.139+00:002014-11-06T17:45:33.139+00:00Afraid Ruth is right you can blame your management...Afraid Ruth is right you can blame your management colleagues if you like, seems displaced to meAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578343158425987632.post-17134961724646591752014-11-06T17:43:07.045+00:002014-11-06T17:43:07.045+00:00I was not thinking of anyone in particular and cer...I was not thinking of anyone in particular and certainly not the person named by ML.<br /><br />Of course we all have unique situations but it seems that some think because they started working for probation they have some sort of right to remain for ever. <br /><br />I also walked out of Barclays Bank as a 19 yo in 1968, so I had done it before but my domestic situation was not as significant as it was in 1988.<br /><br />As a 13yo, I was withdrawn from an after school delivery job by my father because of how I was treated by the store owner - maybe I had good teaching in childhood that inculcated a sense of independence & self reliance <br /><br />I have been very fortunate - I know some have far more challenging financial situations than me including some who work in probation as I was very clear about when I was an Edridge Rep for 3 or 4 years in 1980s.Andrew_S_Hattonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09115192522317353139noreply@blogger.com