Community Payback Supervisor - ORK10732

Orkney Islands Council; Kirkwall; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Orkney Islands Council is inviting applications for a Community Payback Supervisor based at Council Offices, Kirkwall. The role is 21 hours per week, permanent, with a pro rata salary of £38,809–£41,840 and an hourly rate of £21.27–£22.93, including Distant Islands Allowance.

Flexible or hybrid working may be considered. You will supervise participants undertaking unpaid work, work with the Court and other partners, and ensure welfare and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• PVG Level 2 disclosure is required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise individuals undertaking unpaid work within the community.
• Coordinate projects, placements and activities for attendees.
• Work with the Court, Procurator Fiscal Service, Community Justice Partners and Third Sector Organisations.
• Handle sensitive information with a responsible, welfare-focused approach.

Skills

PVG Level 2 disclosure

Job description

Advert

Community Payback Supervisor, Council Offices, Kirkwall

21 hours per week

Permanent

£38,809 - £41,840 pro rata

£21.27 - £22.93 per hour

The above amounts include shift and Distant Islands Allowance.

You will be reporting to the Service Manager, Criminal Justice and Public Protection.

Your working pattern is Wednesday, Thursday, and Fridays. We are happy to talk flexible or hybrid working, where possible, depending on the needs of the service.

The purpose of this role is to supervise people who have been involved in offending behaviour and who will be undertaking unpaid work within the community. You will be working closely with the Court, Procurator Fiscal Service, Community Justice Partners and Third Sector Organisations.

You will have the ability to work as part of a team and on your own initiative, have a positive view of the welfare of all individuals and social circumstances, and have a responsible approach to sensitive information.

You will source and organise projects, placements and other activities that benefit both individuals and organisations in the community and which encourage attendees to develop their skills and reduce the likelihood of becoming involved in further offending behaviour.

The necessary qualification, experience and skills required for this role are detailed in the must have' section of the attached job profile. These criteria are used for decisions on shortlisting and appointment of applicants.

This post is a regulated role with adults and requires Level 2 disclosure with PVG Scheme membership.

Applications close at 23.59 on Sunday 20 September 2026, with shortlisting taking place Friday 25th September 2026 and interviews are anticipated to be scheduled for Monday 5th October 2026.

For a discussion about the role, contact Sharon-Ann Paget at [e-mail] or on 01856 873535 extension 2650

Orkney Islands Council is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, gender, race or ethnicity, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity status or gender reassignment status.