Ministry of Justice UK
22968 - Community Payback Supervisor - Greater Manchester - Outcome in a Day
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DESCRIPTIONS & REQUIREMENTS
Please note: Candidates must hold a full UK Manual Driving Licence when applying for this role, this is a mandatory technical requirement in order to carry out this role. We cannot accept candidates who hold an automatic Driving Licence only.
This Outcome in a day campaign is a fantastic way for you to visit one of our Unpaid Work sites and get a sense of what it’s like working in Community Payback Team and then to find out on the same day if you have been successful at interview. Please note any candidates that are successful will be alerted on the same day that they have passed the interview threshold, you will then be contacted the following week with more information about location/merit list details.
- Meet some of our team and see what they have to say about their work. Our aim is to bring the written job description to life to help you get a better understanding of the role.
- Meet our friendly assessors who will test to see if you have the abilities, behaviours, and strengths to be a Community Payback Supervisor.
Please note: All interviews will be held on 21st November 2026 at Redwood, Salford.
We anticipate that the assessment day will run from 09:00-16:00. The day will be split into two sections with a break in the middle. The morning has been designed to enable you to get a sense of the role with onsite experience and to meet some of the team to ask questions. Interviews will then take place in the afternoon.
We will meet at our Salford Probation Office where you will be split into small groups and driven to the site. Please dress accordingly for the weather and bring any refreshments you may need. There will be tea/coffee/water facilities available. There is a local shop should you wish to purchase any food/drink on the day.
Details of the exact day including start time and what to bring will be shared with you once you have completed your application and passed the initial online stage. During the day you will be asked to complete a face-to-face interview where we will test behaviours and strengths.
Your natural strengths are assessed to find out what motivates and energises you. We will also assess your spoken English abilities.
You will be advised whether you have been successful or not on the same day. If you are offered and accept a role we will then commence the vetting process. This can take upwards of 12 weeks.
About the Role
The Community Payback Supervisor role is a physical one. Staff are expected to work on varied projects that involve practical tasks that should be seen by the public to be a credible punishment providing reparation to the community. The post holder will exercise appropriate authority to maintain discipline and good behaviour within working groups, alerting the relevant staff to any infringement of discipline or behaviour. It may be required to undertake weekend working as part of a normal pattern of working. The work may involve working alongside volunteers or staff from partner organisations. This role will require a flexible approach with start times, working Monday to Friday with some duty calls on weekends. A permanent manual drivers licence is required for this role.
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Please note: Community Payback Supervisors will be expected to work weekends as part of their normal working pattern. You will be paid a higher rate for weekend days you do work.
Post holders will be required to undertake regular weekend working as part of their normal pattern of working to support operational needs. The work may involve working alongside volunteers or staff from partner organisations.
A career in community payback gives you the power to make a positive impact on the lives of People on Probation as well as your community. People come from all walks of life to form one team in the Probation Service.
It's all about supporting People on Probation on their journey and making your community a better place. Whether that's building benches or cleaning the streets, you're there because you genuinely want to help.
If this sounds like you, apply now.
About You
To thrive in this role, you'll need:
- Excellent people and communication skills
- The confidence to lead, motivate and supervise groups
- A full UK manual driving licence to drive Community Payback minibuses, transport equipment and travel to project sites
Got practical skills or a trade? Even better. We'd particularly welcome applicants with experience in areas such as painting and decorating, carpentry, gardening, grounds maintenance, construction, landscaping or general maintenance.
This is a hands-on role where you'll help people on probation make a positive contribution to their local communities while developing skills and work habits that support rehabilitation.
You may draw on experience from any setting, including employment, the Armed Forces, voluntary work, education, community projects, construction, maintenance, landscaping or other relevant activities.
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Working Arrangements & Further Information
The MoJ offers Hybrid Working arrangements where business need allows. This is an informal, non-contractual form of flexible working that blends working from your base location, different MoJ sites and / or from home (please be aware that this role can only be worked in the UK and not overseas). Some roles will not be suitable for Hybrid Working. Similarly, Hybrid Working will not suit everyone’s circumstances. Arrangements will be discussed and agreed with the successful candidate(s) and subject to regular review.
For nationally advertised roles, the successful candidate(s) will be appointed to a MoJ office location, which may include their nearest Justice Collaboration Centre or Justice Satellite Office. This will be discussed and agreed on the completion of pre-employment checks.
Some of MoJ’s terms and conditions of service are changing as part of Civil Service reform. The changes will apply to staff joining MoJ who are new to the Civil Service. Staff joining MoJ from other civil service employers will transfer onto the new MoJ terms if they are already on 'modernised' terms in their current post or onto 'unmodernised' MoJ terms if they are on 'unmodernised' terms at their current post. Details will be available if an offer is made.
Standard full time working hours are 37 hours per week excluding breaks which are unpaid. HMPPS welcomes part-time, flexible and job-sharing working patterns, where they meet the demands of the role and business needs. All applications for part-time, flexible and job-sharing working patterns will be considered in accordance with the HMPPS’ Flexible Working policy.
Benefits
The MoJ offers a range of benefits:
- Annual Leave
- Pension
- Training
- Networks
- Eligibility
- Support
Eligibility
All candidates are subject to security and identity checks prior to taking up post.
Diversity & Inclusion
The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy.
Contact Information
If you require any assistance please call 0345 241 5358 (Monday to Friday 8am - 6pm) or email moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk
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