Unpaid Work Supervisor (Full Time)(Permanent)(2X Posts) - REN13110

Renfrewshire Council; Paisley; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Paisley is looking for a dedicated individual to supervise groups undertaking community service work. Ideal candidates will have experience in public service, effective communication skills, and a responsible approach towards sensitive information. This role requires working on weekends and may involve driving responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Experience working with the public, delivering front-line services.
• Ability to deal with diverse backgrounds and difficult situations.
• Experience in social work, gardening, and Arts & Crafts is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Supervise groups of people with convictions undertaking community work.
• Maintain records and communicate effectively with team members.
• Provide support while handling sensitive information responsibly.

Skills

Effective communication

Organisational skills

Time management

Customer service

Tools

Driving licence

Minibus operation

Job description

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This is an exciting opportunity to join our professionally challenging and rewarding justice service. You will carry out a range of duties in relation to the supervision of groups of 5 people with convictions, who will be undertaking unpaid work within the community. This is a seven day a week service and your working days will be Saturday and Sunday.

It is essential that you have experience of working with the public, including the delivery of a front-line service, record keeping and dealing with people from diverse backgrounds. You must be an effective communicator, both verbally and in writing; have organisational and time management skills; and the ability to provide effective customer service, including dealing with difficult situations.

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.

Experience within a social work setting, gardening and environmental, DIY and a proven interest or ability in Arts & Crafts is desirable.

A driving licence and experience of driving a minibus (including Cat D, pick-up trucks and trailers is also desirable.

Full training and support will be given to ensure that you are able to maintain the Children's Services commitment to continuous improvement.

For further information or informal discussion, please contact for further information or informal discussion, please contact Karen Keane or Shelagh Croucher, Unpaid Worker Co-ordinators on 0300 300 1199 (option3 and option 2). Or 0141 487 4410.

If successful, you will be required to undertake a Disclosure Scotland check, the level of check will be determined by the duties of the post. If you would like further information in relation to the Disclosure Scotland checks, please visit www.disclosurescotland.co.uk.