Community Payback - Supervisor (Derby)

Working hours & pattern

Working hours are 37 hours per week on a 4 day condensed pattern of 9.25 hours per day. The post holder must work at least one weekend day and three other days, to be confirmed on appointment. Weekend work may also be required as part of the normal pattern of working.

Driving licence requirement

Applicants must hold a full UK Manual Driving Licence. Candidates with only an automatic driving licence will not be considered.

Salary

Starting salary is £28,064 per annum, with opportunities for annual pay progression through the Competency Based Framework (CBF).

Responsibilities

• Supervise and motivate offenders, directing them to complete unpaid community work hours up to 7 hours per day.
• Plan and supervise manual tasks such as clearing overgrowth, restoring community facilities, planting trees or laying flowerbeds, litter picking and graffiti removal.
• Transport offenders and equipment in service vehicles where required.
• Demonstrate good practice and support offenders in achieving assignments and community engagement.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety, and manage rest breaks even if they differ from standard practice.

Qualifications

• Full UK Manual Driving Licence.
• Right to work in the UK under Civil Service rules.
• Empathy, good communication skills and willingness to lead small teams.
• Ability to work across a 7 day week, including weekends and occasionally evenings.
• Commitment to safeguarding, health & safety and to the values of the Probation Service.

Benefits

• Annual leave of 25 days (30 days after five years) plus public holidays.
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) via the Greater Manchester Pension Fund.
• Extensive training and development opportunities.
• Family Friendly policies, flexible benefits and support for childcare and parental leave.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

• UK nationals.
• Republic of Ireland nationals.
• Commonwealth nationals with right to work in the UK.
• EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein nationals and family members with settled or pre settled status.
• Turkish nationals and certain family members with accrued right to work in the Civil Service.
• Individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020.

All candidates are subject to security and identity checks prior to taking up post.