Community Payback Supervisor – The Probation Service

A career in community payback gives you the power to make a positive impact on the lives of people on probation as well as your local community. We are looking for empathetic, motivated leaders to join the Probation Service as Community Payback Supervisors. Whether it is restoring public spaces or teaching new skills, you will be at the heart of helping individuals pay back for the harm caused while gaining a sense of purpose. If you want a role that combines leadership with practical, hands-on work, this is your chance to make a real difference.

About the Role

This is an active, operational role where you will directly lead and supervise groups of people on probation as they complete their unpaid work hours. Your primary goal is to motivate your team to complete manual tasks—such as clearing overgrowth, restoring community facilities, or tree planting—to a high standard. You will act as a role model, demonstrating good practice and ensuring that work is carried out safely and effectively. This specific vacancy is for a Part-Time position (14.8 hours per week), primarily working Fridays and Saturdays, making it ideal for those seeking a weekend-focused schedule with enhanced pay.

Key Responsibilities

Direct Supervision: Leading small groups of people on probation for up to 7 hours a day at various community project sites.
Manual Task Leadership: Overseeing and participating in tasks like graffiti removal, litter picking, building benches, and landscape restoration.
Logistics & Safety: Driving service vehicles to transport people or equipment to work sites and ensuring all safety protocols are met.
Mentorship: Working alongside service users to demonstrate quality workmanship and helping them develop a positive work ethic.
Operational Reporting: Completing all necessary work site supervision tasks and ensuring attendance and performance are accurately recorded.

Requirements & Skills

Mandatory: Must hold a full UK Manual Driving Licence at the time of application (Automatic-only licenses cannot be accepted).
Communication: Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to lead, influence, and motivate a diverse mix of individuals.
Personal Qualities: Empathetic and patient, with a genuine desire to help people turn their lives around.
Flexibility: Willingness to work weekends as part of a normal working pattern (Friday and Saturday).
Physical Stamina: Ability to undertake manual tasks and work outdoors in various settings.
Eligibility: Must have the right to work in the UK. Note: This role is not eligible for new Skilled Worker visas (effective July 22, 2025).

Benefits & Career Progression

Salary: £26,475 (Pro-Rata).
Weekend Premium: You will be paid a higher rate of 50% extra for working weekend days.
Pay Progression: Opportunities for annual increases through the Competency Based Framework (CBF) as your professional skills grow.
Pension: Access to the competitive Civil Service pension scheme.
Career Growth: Varied and meaningful work with clear opportunities for progression within the wider Probation Service.

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