Community Payback Work Supervisor - Adult Social Work - EAL11374

East Lothian Council; Musselburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

East Lothian Council is looking for a dedicated individual to supervise unpaid work projects for people with convictions. The role involves planning, organizing, and ensuring compliance with legal standards while working collaboratively with individuals and groups. Applicants must have relevant qualifications, a driving licence, and be able to meet PVG requirements. This is a critical role within the community service framework aiming to rehabilitate individuals and provide meaningful activity opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in work or learning environment is preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge, skills, and competencies through relevant experience.
• Must hold a current driving licence and have access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organise, and supervise unpaid work projects.
• Ensure compliance with Court requirements and Community Payback Order legislation.
• Address needs of individuals or groups with convictions.

Skills

Knowledge in working with groups

Ability to organise and supervise

Driving Licence

PVG Membership

Education

Trade qualification or equivalent

Job description

Vacancy Information

Hourly rate of pay: £18.70 - £20.91

Days and Hours of Work:
Sunday - Thursday, working 08:00-16:15 for 4 days, and 08:00-12:00 on 1 day.
To start asap.

Job Details

To plan, organise and supervise unpaid work projects and other activity opportunities for individuals or groups of people with convictions in accordance with the requirements of the Court and in line with National Outcomes and Standards for Social Work Services in Scotland and Community Payback Order legislation.

Please download the Job Outline/Person Specification (available under 'Job Attachments') for the full range of tasks and duties associated with this job. You will need to refer to these in order to complete the application form. You must ensure you meet every 'essential' criteria stated on the Person Specification to be considered for interview.

The East Lothian Way' - values and behaviours we expect our employees to demonstrate in their everyday work. Should you be invited to interview, you may be asked questions based on these behaviours. Please refer to the document via the link to familiarise yourself with them.

Job Requirements

Relevant Qualifications
Knowledge and ability in working with groups in a work or learning environment and/or a trade qualification and/or able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge, skills and competencies gained through relevant experience.

Driving Licence
As the duties of this role require you to effectively travel to successfully undertake the full remit of the role, you must hold a current driving licence and have access to a vehicle.*
(*Where a disability precludes you from obtaining a driving licence, ELC will take into account its responsibility to make reasonable adjustments to allow for your disability.)

PVG Membership
This post is considered as a Regulated Role with vulnerable children and/or protected adults, as specified in the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020.

All preferred candidates for posts carrying out regulated work with these groups will be required to become a PVG Scheme member, or undergo a PVG Scheme update if they are already a member, prior to any formal offer of employment being made by East Lothian Council.

Please note: PVG member's records are constantly updated with any new vetting information that arises. Any information that is disclosed on a PVG membership or update check, if relevant to the post being applied for, will be discussed with the applicant and investigated prior to any formal offer being made.

Please note:
If you have spent more than 3 months working or living outwith the UK in the last 5 years then you will be required to present a copy of an overseas criminal record check. Details of how to apply and contact details can be found on the GOV.UK website.

Additional Information

For additional East Lothian Council employment information please click on the following link: www.eastlothian.gov.uk/nonteachinginfo

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