Community Payback Supervisor - Redhill, Surrey

HM Prison and Probation Service; Redhill; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A probation service organization in Redhill is seeking a Community Payback Supervisor to oversee and motivate teams of people on probation during various community service tasks. The role involves maintaining health and safety standards and collaborating with partner organizations. A full manual driving license is essential, along with strong communication and leadership skills. The position offers opportunities for career progression and comprehensive training, alongside benefits such as flexible working patterns and paid holidays.

Benefits

Occupational pension

Paid sick leave

25 days paid holiday plus Bank Holidays

Qualifications

• Ability to supervise and motivate teams.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations.
• Experience in community service or rehabilitation settings.

Responsibilities

• Supervise teams of people on probation during community service.
• Ensure health and safety standards are maintained.
• Collaborate with partner organizations on various projects.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Leadership

Tools

Driving licence

Job description

Community Payback Supervisor - Redhill, Surrey

Community Payback. Be part of it. A career in community payback gives you the power to make a positive impact on offenders' lives as well as your community.

Community Payback (CP) isn't just an alternative to custody. It's a way of helping to create better outcomes for people on probation and improve communities. As a Community Payback supervisor, you'll be at its heart, leading teams of people doing a wide variety of unpaid community service work.

The role

You'll supervise and motivate teams of people on probation as they work at sites in the community. Activities range from making public spaces safer to restoring community facilities such as sports halls and playgrounds.

You can expect to drive a van or minibus to transport people and equipment, and to brief people on probation ahead of each task. You'll demonstrate good practice and ensure tasks are completed to a high standard. Often collaborating with partner organisations, you'll need to be aware of the visible, public nature of the role.

You will also be responsible for health and safety and keeping accurate records. You'll be working with a diverse mix of individuals, so it's essential that you're empathetic, a good communicator and happy to take the lead.

It's all about supporting offenders on their journey and making your community a better place. Whether that's building benches or cleaning the streets, you're there because you genuinely want to help people.

Benefits and Career Progression

Every day brings new challenges in this varied and meaningful role, so you'll be someone who relishes solving problems in the workplace. As Community Payback groups run seven days a week, this role requires weekend working that is often outdoors. A full manual driving licence is essential.

We'll bring out the best in you with comprehensive training. Before you start the job, you'll learn about everything from first-aid, health and safety, and risk awareness to how to deal with challenging behaviour.

You'll also acquire a wide range of transferable skills, including coaching and mentoring. If you're looking for career progression, there are opportunities to move into Community Payback management and senior management roles.

The first-hand experience you'll gain working with people on probation is an excellent foundation if you're interested in working as a probation services officer or training to be a qualified probation officer. Plus, you'll have access to a wide range of other roles in the Probation Service, such as working in courts or with victims of crime.

We'll reward your commitment with secure and stable employment and benefits including a range of flexible working patterns, an attractive occupational pension (Local Government Pension Scheme), paid sick leave and 25 days paid holiday plus Bank Holidays.