Ministry of Justice UK
22323 - Community Payback Supervisor - Mid Kent (Outcome in a Day) - Including weekends (KSS)
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Job Description
Job Overview
This role is based in Mid-Kent (Maidstone), with full and part-time options available. You will have a fixed base location with expectations to travel as operational delivery requires to other offices within the region. You will receive travel allowance at the relevant financial year rate and terms of contract.
Responsibilities
- Supervise work groups of offenders serving a community sentence.
- Ensure all tasks are carried out to the best of their ability.
- Work alongside service users to demonstrate good practice as necessary.
- Work flexible hours, including weekend shifts.
Requirements
- Full UK Manual Driving Licence.
- Excellent people and communication skills.
- Confidence to lead, motivate, and supervise groups.
- Practical skills or trade experience in areas such as painting, carpentry, gardening, grounds maintenance, construction, landscaping, or general maintenance.
Working Pattern
- Work frequent weekends and may be asked to cover some evenings.
- Paid a higher rate of 50% for weekend days worked.
- The pace of work means that rest breaks don’t always happen in the standard way.
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Benefits
- Annual leave starting at 25 days and increasing to 30 days after five years’ service.
- Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Extensive training and development opportunities.
- A range of ‘Family Friendly’ policies.
- Paid paternity, adoption, and maternity leave.
- Free annual sight tests for employees who use computer screens.
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The work is varied, challenging, and meaningful, with job security, great benefits, and career progression opportunities. The chance to make a real difference to people’s lives and communities.
Recruitment Process
To apply, complete a short application form. If a high volume of applications is received, candidates will be assessed and progressed in stages. Successful candidates will be placed on a reserve list and offered roles as they arise.
Working Arrangements
- Hybrid Working arrangements where business need allows.
- Standard full-time working hours are 37 hours per week excluding unpaid breaks.
- Part-time, flexible, and job-sharing working patterns are considered where they meet the demands of the role and business needs.
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Eligibility
All candidates are subject to security and identity checks prior to taking up post.
Contact Information
For any assistance, call 0345 241 5358 (Monday to Friday 8am - 6pm) or email moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk. Please quote the job reference.
Application Form Stage Assessments
- Experience assessed via experience questions with a word limit of 250.
Interview Stage Assessments
- Interview dates: Expected Wednesday 11th November 2026.
- Behaviors assessed: Communicating and Influencing, Leadership, Working Together.
- Strengths will be assessed.
General Information
- Salary: £28,064 - £33,549, Pro-Rata for Part-Time roles.
- Working Pattern: Full Time, Part Time.
- Vacancy Approach: External.
- Location: Maidstone.
- Region: Kent, Surrey & Sussex.
- Closing Date: 19-Oct-2026.
- Business Unit: Community Payback.
- Post Type: Permanent.
- Civil Service Grade: Other.
- Number of jobs available: 3.
- Reserve List: 12 Months.
- Job ID: 22323.
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