HM Prison and Probation Service
Community Payback Supervisor - Winsford (Ref: 19167)
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Community Payback Supervisor - Winsford (Ref: 19167)
Community Payback Supervisor
Location NMS Business Park, CW7 2GN
About the Role
In this meaningful and impactful role, you’ll play a key part in the Probation Service by supporting people on probation to make amends through Community Payback. As a Community Payback Supervisor, you’ll lead unpaid work placements, services a wide range of manual tasks such as:
- Clearing overgrowth in public spaces
- Restoring community facilities (e.g., playgrounds, sports halls)
- Planting trees, laying flowerbeds, and litter picking
- Graffiti removal
You’ll supervise small teams, ensuring tasks are completed to the best of ability while demonstrating empathy, communication, and leadership.
Salary Starting at £28,064 (pro-rata)
Working Pattern
- Includes weekend working (50% pay premium).
- Some evening work may be required.
- Flexible to accommodate probationers with caring or work commitments.
Pay Progression The Probation Service competencies-based framework (CBF) allows progression as you develop skills, and annual band ranges will increase in line with government guidance.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise groups during up to 7-hour placements at off-site locations.
- Ensure completed tasks meet safety and quality standards.
- Demonstrate positive behaviour and guidance for offenders.
- Transport people/equipment using service vehicles (driving license required).*
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Person Specification
- Mandatory Requirement: Must hold a full UK manual driving licence (automatic licenses are not acceptable).
- Understanding of community justice principles.
- Basic manual skills for tasks (no formal trade/specialist qualifications required).
- Ability to communicate clearly, demonstrate patience, and lead teams.
Note: Doing this role will involve physically supervising offenders. Rest breaks are achieved through team-based methods that prioritize wellbeing.
Selection Process
Likely to include:
- Application: Responses to three competence-based questions.
- CBF Assessments (Competency-Based Framework).
- Security Checks (e.g., Criminal Record Check and baseline personnel vetting).
Assessment includes:
- Communicating & Influencing
- Managing a Quality Service
- Working Together & Leadership
Mandatory National Eligibility: See Civil Service nationality rules for details of approved groups (particularly relevant if applying as an EEA/Swiss/Commonwealth national).
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Working Environment & Benefits
- Job Security & Meaningful Work: Contribute directly to rebuilding communities.
- Variety: Trades people offering a broad range of projects.
- Wellbeing Pledge: Work performed in team-based shifts; priority on safety and morale.
- Inclusivity & Development: Open platform for care/working-longer-hour candidates.
- Employer Contribution: Civil Service pension (28.97%).
- Additional Perks:
- Annual Leave + Public Holidays
- Private/public transport allowances
- Civil Service diversity initiatives
Additional Notes
- Working Days: Frequent weekends and evening shifts.
- Git.ai & AI Rules: Truthful responses required (AI-generated examples will be redacted).
- Disability Confidence Scheme: All applications reviewed fairly.
Enquiries Contact:
Recruitment Team 📧 moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk 📞 0845 241 5358
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