Community Payback Supervisor

Service Care Solutions Ltd; Reading; On-site; GBP 60,667,000 - 90,992,000; Full time

Job summary

Service Care Solutions Ltd in Reading is recruiting an experienced Unpaid Work Supervisor (Community Payback Supervisor) to join a busy probation team on a 6-month contract. You will supervise offenders on Unpaid Work, delivering structured programmes and maintaining accurate records.

The role requires outdoor supervision, risk management and safeguarding awareness, a full UK driving licence, and willingness to undergo an Enhanced DBS check.

Qualifications

• Essential experience supervising Unpaid Work/Community Payback.
• Confident in outdoor/practical settings.
• Full UK driving licence (vehicle often required).
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to undergo one).

Responsibilities

• Supervise groups of service users undertaking Unpaid Work placements safely and effectively.
• Deliver structured, purposeful work programmes in line with National Standards.
• Complete attendance, behaviour, and progress records.
• Enforce breach procedures where non-compliance occurs.
• Promote a safe, disciplined, and rehabilitative working environment.
• Liaise with Probation Practitioners on individual case management.

Skills

Unpaid Work

Group supervision

Risk management

Safeguarding

Driving licence

Job description

Unpaid Work Supervisor / Community Payback Supervisor – Reading

£22.89 & £34.33 | 6 Month Contract | 37 Hours/Week

Service Care Solutions is recruiting an experienced Unpaid Work Supervisor (Community Payback Supervisor) to join a busy probation team in Reading on an initial 6-month contract. This is a hands‑on operational role supervising offenders completing Unpaid Work requirements as part of their community sentence — helping deliver reparative work that benefits the local community while supporting rehabilitation.

The Role

• Supervise groups of service users undertaking Unpaid Work placements safely and effectively
• Deliver structured, purposeful work programmes in line with National Standards
• Complete accurate attendance, behaviour, and progress records
• Enforce breach procedures where non-compliance occurs
• Promote a safe, disciplined, and rehabilitative working environment
• Liaise with Probation Practitioners on individual case management

Details

• Location: Reading
• Contract Length: 6 months
• Hours: 37 hours/week across 4 days (9.25 hours/day)
• Working Pattern: Fully site-based — no flexible or remote working available

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience supervising Unpaid Work / Community Payback placements (essential)
• Confident managing groups in outdoor/practical work settings
• Strong understanding of risk management, safeguarding, and enforcement processes
• Full UK driving licence (own vehicle often required for tool/equipment transport)
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to undergo one)

Why Apply?

Work directly within the Probation Service on a nationally recognised contract, playing a key role in community rehabilitation and public protection.