Community Payback Supervisor - ARB18559

Argyll and Bute Health and Social Care Partnership; Campbeltown; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Generous leave entitlement

Cycle to work scheme

Wellbeing initiatives

Flexible working

Job summary

Argyll and Bute Health and Social Care Partnership is seeking a dedicated coordinator to oversee Unpaid Work under Community Payback orders. You will assess, organise and supervise the unattended work, contributing to safer communities across Argyll and Bute.

The role requires flexibility, teamwork, and a proactive attitude, with PVG membership being a prerequisite. A full-time-equivalent salary is shown with pro rata payment for hours worked, and a comprehensive benefits package is offered.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating community payback/unpaid work programmes or similar supervisory roles.
• PVG membership (Protection of Vulnerable Groups) required or to be obtained.

Responsibilities

• Assess, organise and supervise Community Payback Unpaid Work as part of a Court-ordered programme.
• Contribute to reducing re-offending and support safer, stronger communities.

Job description

Service: Health and Social Care Partnership

Closing Date: Tuesday 8th September 2026

We would love to welcome the successful candidate to join our team at Argyll and Bute

To assist in providing a high quality service to individuals who have been ordered to undertake Unpaid Work as part of a Community Payback Order imposed by the Court, by assessing, organising and supervising Community Payback Unpaid Work, thereby contributing to reducing re-offending which allows people to live and work in safer, stronger communities.

Argyll and Bute is one of Scotland's most stunning areas. As its award-winning council, we play a vital part in the day-to-day life and long-term future of our beautiful and diverse communities. Our unwavering purpose is to make Argyll and Bute the place to be, the place where people want to live, to work and do business. And we are committed to making the council the place to have a great career, by providing excellent benefits and a friendly, dynamic working culture so that each of our 5000 colleagues can deliver services that help our corner of Scotland thrive. Join us to make a difference.

To assist in providing a high-quality service to individuals who have been ordered to undertake Unpaid Work as part of a Community Payback Order imposed by the Court by assessing, organising and supervising Community Payback Unpaid Work, thereby contributing to reducing re-offending which allows people to live and work in safer, stronger communities.

The ideal candidate should be motivated, able to work as part of a team but also under own initiative. They should also have a flexible attitude to the role and the post.

Licence to drive vehicles above 3500kg and tow trailers above 750kg.

Our employees make good things happen in the day-to-day life and for the longer-term future of Argyll and Bute. We want you to feel valued working for us. We offer various benefits to support you, such as a competitive salary, pension scheme, generous leave entitlement, cycle to work scheme, discounts on gym memberships and leisure centres, wellbeing initiatives, and opportunities for learning and career growth. We also embrace a modern approach to work, offering a flexible first approach where possible to requests from our employees to how they work.

We care about our people and the world around us and always aim to do the right thing. From employee recognition schemes to environmental policies we have many initiatives in place to help us look after the things we all care about.

Learn more here Argyll and Bute Employee Recognition Programme , Disability Confident , Armed Forces , Fair Work First Statement , Equality and Fairness , Climate Change , Hybrid and Flexible Working Policy

Argyll and Bute Council recognises the numerous benefits of a positive work-life balance to the wellbeing and productivity of our employees. We will take a flexible first approach to requests from our employees to change the way that they work. While we must balance such requests with the need to ensure the quality of the important services we deliver is not compromised, we will ensure that each request is given careful consideration with a view to achieving a positive outcome wherever possible.

Applicants should note that:-

• Happy to talk about flexible working arrangements.
• This post is not suitable for job share.
• The salary shown is the full time equivalent salary, the actual salary will be paid pro rata for the hours worked.
• The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exceptions) (Scotland) Order 2013, as amended, applies to this post.
• This post requires Protection of Vulnerable Group (PVG) Membership in relation to working with adults.

If you would like clarification on any information contained within the vacancy advert and/or the job description please contact the recruiting manager, who is:

Magda Krause, Unpaid Work Co-ordinator

Contact Telephone Number: 01546604505

Email: [e-mail]

We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the wider society that we serve. We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice. We champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and a sense of belonging. To find out more about our commitment to this please visit Equality & Diversity Policy