7025 - PEP: Community Payback Supervisor (Leicestershire)

Ministry of Justice; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company within the Ministry of Justice seeks a Community Payback Supervisor to oversee work groups of offenders serving community sentences. This operational role involves site supervision, managing tools and equipment, and promoting community payback initiatives. The position offers flexible hours and a starting salary of £26,475, with opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Flexible hours

Pension

Qualifications

• Candidates must hold a full UK Manual Driving Licence.
• Experience required includes practical skills and teamwork.
• Technical requirements include First Aid and IOSH L3.

Responsibilities

• Supervise work groups of offenders serving community sentences.
• Conduct induction sessions and daily safety talks.
• Perform risk assessments and maintain attendance records.

Skills

Practical skills

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Safety knowledge

Education

Full UK Manual Driving Licence

First Aid

IOSH L3 or equivalent

Job description

Full Time, Part Time, Part Time/Job Share, Flexible Working

Vacancy Approach

External

Location

Region

East Midlands

Closing Date

15-Jul-2025

Business Unit

Community Payback

Post Type

Fixed Term

Other

Number of jobs available

1

Reserve List

12 Months

Job ID

7025

Descriptions & requirements

Probation Employment Pathway Eligibility

Probation Employment Pathway (PEP) is a recruitment scheme supporting individuals with criminal convictions who face employment barriers.

PEP is open to those who within the last 10 years have received:

• A custodial conviction and been released from prison
• A conviction resulting in a community sentence
• An out of court disposal

PEP is an exception to fair and open competition and is only open to eligible applicants. Successful candidates will be offered up to a 2-year fixed-term appointment under an accredited scheme within Civil Service Recruitment Principles.

Please note: These are fixed-term positions and only eligible for people with lived experience.

Additional role details:

• Flexible start times from 7:00 AM to 4:45 PM, including weekend shifts.
• One full-time position available, with a work pattern including at least one weekend day, with days to be agreed.
• Candidates must hold a full UK Manual Driving Licence; automatic licences only are not accepted.

A career in community payback allows you to positively impact People on Probation and your community. If interested, apply now. For a day in the life of a Community Payback Supervisor, click here.

Overview of the job

This operational role involves supervising work groups of offenders serving community sentences, including driving service vehicles. Responsibilities include site supervision, working with service users, and demonstrating good practice.

Summary

The post involves working on projects that provide credible community punishment, exercising authority to maintain discipline, and supporting service users to gain employment skills. Weekend work may be required, and work may involve volunteers or partner organization staff.

Responsibilities, Activities & Duties

• Conduct induction sessions and daily safety talks.
• Follow work directions and ensure health & safety procedures are followed.
• Manage tools, equipment, and supplies safely.
• Perform risk assessments and motivate service users.
• Monitor attendance and maintain records.
• Work towards accreditation as a workplace assessor or deliver training assessments.
• Promote Community Payback with colleagues and external agencies.

All staff must demonstrate commitment to equality and confidentiality. The role's duties are not exhaustive and may include additional tasks. Candidates must be fluent in English (or Welsh in Wales).

Civil Service Success Profile Criteria

Behaviours include Managing a Quality Service, Working Together, Communicating and Influencing, Leadership.

Experience required:

• Practical skills, teamwork, interpersonal skills, problem-solving, safety knowledge.

Technical requirements include First Aid, IOSH L3 or equivalent, and assessing vocational achievement.

Ability to model pro-social behaviour and communicate effectively in writing.

Additional Information

Application involves completing a form with behavioural and experience questions. Successful candidates will be appointed in merit order, with location preferences considered. The starting salary is £26,475, with potential annual pay progression.

The MoJ offers hybrid working, flexible hours, and a range of benefits including pension, training, networks, and family-friendly policies. Applications are open to UK nationals and certain other eligible groups, with a reserve list valid for 12 months.

Applicants must have a full UK Manual Driving Licence. Evidence of experience and answers to application questions are required. Interviews will assess competencies and strengths, with dates to be confirmed.

Note: Plagiarism and false information are prohibited, and reasonable adjustments can be requested for applicants with disabilities.