Unpaid Work Supervisor - ARB16381

Argyll and Bute Health and Social Care Partnership; Campbeltown; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading council in Argyll and Bute is seeking an Unpaid Work Coordinator to join their team. The role involves assessing, organising, and supervising those undertaking Community Payback Orders to enhance community safety. This position offers a dynamic working environment with substantial benefits, emphasizing employee wellness and career development. Applicants should be motivated and possess a driving license for larger vehicles.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Generous leave entitlement

Cycle to work scheme

Discounts on gym memberships

Wellbeing initiatives

Opportunities for learning and career growth

Qualifications

• Experience in assessing and supervising unpaid work.
• Motivated and able to work independently.
• Flexible attitude towards role.

Responsibilities

• Assess, organise and supervise Community Payback Unpaid Work.
• Contribute to reducing re-offending.
• Provide high quality service to individuals on Community Payback Orders.

Skills

Motivation

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

License to drive vehicles above 3500kg

Job description

Service: Health and Social Care Partnership

Closing Date: Monday 7th July 2025

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 , Flexible and Hybrid 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.

To apply for this vacancy, please click on the Apply Now button at the top of this page.

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:-

John Gilchrist, Unpaid Work Co-ordinator

Contact Telephone Number: 01369 708470

Email: [e-mail]

Please note that you cannot apply for this vacancy by contacting the recruiting manager, applications must be made by clicking on the Apply Now button at the top of this page.

Please also note that we do not accept CVs, only applications completed and submitted via the Apply Now button on this page.

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