Community Payback placement coordinator

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

Job summary

A government department in England is seeking a Community Payback Support Officer to assist in managing community projects and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. You will be responsible for assessing placements, coordinating resources, and promoting positive stakeholder relationships. The ideal candidate has a UK driving license, experience in health and safety, and skills in managing community networks.

Benefits

25 days annual leave increasing to 30

Pension scheme

Flexible benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining positive stakeholder relationships.
• Ability to drive a Minibus D1 and trailer.
• Experience in conducting workplace reviews for health and safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Support CP Manager in community-based projects and placements.
• Conduct assessments of new Community Payback placements.
• Manage health and safety compliance across all placements.

Skills

Teamwork

Stakeholder management

Health and safety compliance

Education

UK Manual Driving Licence

IOSH Level 3 qualification

Assessor qualification for NVQ awards

Job description

Overview

Support the CP Manager to ensure that all Community Payback placements meet the policy objectives of the organisation and comply with relevant legislation. Assist in establishing and maintaining community-based work projects in line with the Community Payback Guidance Manual and ensure health and safety compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Find and assess a wide range of suitable Community Payback placements, including those providing an opportunity for service user training and future employment and placements appropriate for people with protective characteristics.
• Assess the viability of income generation opportunities within new placements, discuss with beneficiaries and manage the process to maximise this potential.
• Complete a schedule of safe working practice for work and create a project file in accordance with health and safety standards.
• Promote positive relationships with beneficiaries/stakeholders, including meetings and site visits to manage customer/stakeholder relationships and promote a positive perception of PS with community networks.
• Ensure a safe working environment for staff, service users and beneficiaries is maintained on all Community Payback work sites in compliance with health and safety legislation and PS policy.
• Ensure placements remain compliant with quality requirements and take action as required to improve or discontinue placements where quality standards cannot be met.
• Coordinate tools, equipment, appropriate clothing and PPE and other resources used on Community Payback placements and ensure that all equipment complies with health and safety requirements and that users know how to safely use the equipment.
• Provide relevant health and safety training to staff as required by the service delivery plan.
• Support investigations into health and safety incidents and ensure that serious incidents including near misses are reported and lessons learnt are shared within the team.
• Use electronic and social media methods to receive nominations for new placements from the public and promote Community Payback within PS guidelines.
• Liaise with probation practitioners as necessary to exchange information and maintain appropriate working arrangements.
• Participate in rota planning, delivery and review of the service user induction.
• Recruit, support and coordinate mentors who will encourage service user compliance, engagement and access to local support networks.
• Cover the CP supervisor role where required to avoid cancellation of work placements for operational reasons.
• Contribute to training of CP supervisors and beneficiaries.
• Establish and maintain working relationships with local authorities, charities and other stakeholders to secure sufficient numbers of Community Payback work placements and explore opportunities for on‑the‑job training and education.

Required Skills & Experience

• UK Manual Driving Licence (automatic licence not accepted).
• Evidence of working as part of a team, sharing good practice and knowledge of community networks.
• Experience maintaining positive working relationships with a range of stakeholders and representing the organisation at meetings and forums.
• Experience conducting workplace reviews to assess compliance with quality standards, health and safety, e.g. IOSH Level 3 or Managing Safely qualification.
• Ability to drive a Minibus D1 and trailer.
• Qualified as an assessor for NVQ awards for service users (e.g. OCN, Communicating and Influencing).

Key Competencies

• Managing a Quality Service
• Working Together
• Communicating and Influencing
• Delivering at Pace
• Making Effective Decisions

Salary & Working Arrangements

Starting salary: £26,475 per annum. Standard full‑time working hours are 37 hours per week excluding unpaid breaks. The role may require weekend working as part of the normal pattern of working. Hybrid working arrangements may be possible where business need allows.

Benefits

Annual leave: 25 days on appointment (increasing to 30 after five years) plus public holidays. Pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme, run by the Greater Manchester Pension Fund. Various flexible benefits, paid parenthood leave, and free annual vision tests for computer screen users.

Employment Information

All applicants are subject to security and identity checks. The Probation Service is an equal opportunities employer. If you are a disabled candidate, we can provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.