HM Prison and Probation Service
Community Payback Supervisor - Bicester and Oxford (South Central) (Ref: 18898)
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Community Payback Supervisor - Bicester and Oxford (South Central) (Ref: 18898)
Community Payback Supervisor
Location: NPS MACMILLAN HOUSE, OXFORD OX1 1BN | NPS UNITS 9 AND 10, TALISMAN BUSINESS CENTRE, BICESTER OX26 6HR
Key Requirements (Mandatory)
Candidates must hold:
- A full UK Manual Driving Licence (Automatic licence applicants are not considered).
- The right to work in the UK (see Civil Service nationality rules).
Role Overview
This operational role involves supervising unpaid work groups of offenders serving community sentences. You will:
- Lead small teams in manual tasks (e.g., litter picking, graffiti removal, land景ore restoration).
- Transport service users/equipment using community assets.
- Drive vehicles for role-related activities.
Core Purpose: Help rebuild trust in communities by supporting offenders through constructive work.
About the Role
Daily Responsibilities
- Supervise up to 7 hours/day of group work at unpaid placements.
- Weekend shifts mandatory: Rotate Saturdays/Sundays (with pre-agreed day-offs).
- Mobile workforce: Short-notice cover for evening tasks possible.
- Active environment: Physically demanding, varied tasks (no identical "typical" day).
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Payment Details
- Starting salary: £28,064 per annum.
- 7-day week work: Higher pay rate (50% for weekends).
- Progression: Annual Competency-Based Framework (CBF) increases.
Why Join Us?
Impact & Opportunity
- Turn unpaid hours into community renewal.
- Help offenders redeem themselves while improving local assets.
- Skilled growth: Mentorship and external training support.
Work-Life Balance (£Ombré)
- Template rhythm (8:00 AM–5:00 PM), but prioritises wellbeing.
- Flexible match for parents/carers (2018 alterations).
- Family-friendly policies.
Selection & Security
Assessment
- Behaviours tested:
- Communicating/Influencing, Teamwork, Leadership.
- Questions:
- Four-part application (two Civil Service behaviours + one Experience).
- Used scoring model: Success Profiles.
Security
- DBS check required.
- Must pass Crown Employer baseline checks.
Benefits
✅ §££ ££ Civil Service pension (employer contributes 28.97%). ✅ 25+ days annual leave + standard/public holidays. ✅ Season Ticket Loan. ✅ Inclusion/illness support. ✅ Progression via CBF (staff-only increments).
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Citizen Commitment
This vacancy adheres to Civil Service Code and recruits candidates based on merit and fairness.
Process Summary
- Shortlisted via success profiles.
- Interviews/upload only for call.
- No feedback unless you reach the next stage.
Contact Us
For recruitment/vetting, email: moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk
Civil Service Support
Off работоспособ function offer:
- Disability Confident
- Great Place to Work (veterans)
Apply:
Justice Jobs Portal – SSC (tagged ID: 18898).
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