Supervisor - DGA12528

Dumfries and Galloway Council; Annan; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council authority in Scotland is hiring an Unpaid Work Supervisor in Annan. This role involves supervising community work groups, ensuring health and safety compliance, and promoting positive engagement. Ideal candidates will have group supervision experience and a non-judgemental approach. The position offers a supporting benefits package and aims to help individuals reintegrate into the community.

Benefits

Access to Viviup platform with discounts

Local Government Pension Scheme (Scotland) membership

Cycle-to-Work scheme

My Money Matters support

Wellbeing guidance

Qualifications

• Experience with supervising groups is advantageous.
• Must understand the risks and needs of individuals in the Justice system.
• A current driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Unpaid Work groups and promote positive outcomes.
• Engage with the community for skill-sharing opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety regulations.

Skills

Experience working with groups

Understanding of Health and Safety principles

Engagement skills

Tools

Community engagement skills

Practical skills (e.g., woodwork, painting)

Job description

Overview

Unpaid Work Supervisor – Annan

Salary: £24,405.92 - £25,631.17

Location: Annan (primarily at the Annan unit) with some work in surrounding areas and/or from the Dumfries unit. Working days are from 8:30am until 3:45pm, 29 hours per week (4 days), including some weekends. The post is part of Scotland's Community Payback Scheme and involves supervising Unpaid Work groups in the East of the region.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Unpaid Work groups, promoting safer and constructive activities that support positive outcomes for individuals who have committed offences.
• Engage with the community and create opportunities for attendees to share their skills and experiences (e.g., woodwork, painting, horticulture, community engagement).
• Ensure Health and Safety compliance and operate within Health and Safety regulations.
• Foster a non-judgemental environment and use prosocial modelling to support participants.
• Utilise a variety of skills and interests to benefit groups and individuals, and actively identify opportunities for personal development within the programme.
• Travel between locations as required (Annan unit and Dumfries unit) who may be involved in surrounding areas.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Experience working with groups and some supervisory experience; experience with individuals who have committed offences is advantageous.
• Understanding of the risks, needs and life experiences of those who have entered the Justice system; ability to work in a non-judgemental manner.
• Good understanding of Health and Safety principles; ability to work within Health and Safety regulations.
• Trade or professional experience is not essential; practical skills (e.g., woodwork, painting), an interest in horticulture, and community engagement experience are beneficial.
• PVG requirements: posts are Regulated Work; preferred candidates will need to join the PVG Scheme or have a PVG scheme update before a formal offer is made.
• Disclosure: applicants resident outside the UK within the last 5 years will need to provide a police record check from the relevant country in addition to a Disclosure Scotland Check.
• A current driving licence is an essential requirement; alternatives may be considered if disability prevents driving and alternative transport can be arranged.

Benefits and Additional Information

Benefits package includes access to Viviup platform with discounts, Local Government Pension Scheme (Scotland) membership, Cycle-to-Work scheme, My Money Matters support, and wellbeing guidance. Dumfries and Galloway Council is committed to equality, diversity and equal opportunity, and welcomes applicants from underrepresented groups.

How to Apply

For further information please contact Gary Cochrane (07824708131) or George Moffat (07738029341).