HM Prison and Probation Service
PEP - Community Payback Supervisor - Lancaster (Ref: 19238)
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Community Payback Supervisor – Operational Role
Location: NPS, 41 West Road, Lancaster, LA1 4NU
Job Summary
Note: For full details, please refer to the Job Description.
This operational role involves supervising unpaid work groups of offenders serving community sentences. Key responsibilities include:
- Supervising small teams across various manual tasks (e.g., litter picking, graffiti removal, forestry work, planting hedgerows, cleaning, building and decorating).
- Supporting offenders in community activities where they contribute unpaid hours as part of their rehabilitation.
- Ensuring all work is completed safely, effectively, and to a high standard.
- Assisting offenders in complying with legal orders whilst demonstrating teamwork and professionalism.
Probation Employment Pathway (PEP) Eligibility
This role is open to individuals who, within the last 10 years, have experienced barriers to employment due to a criminal conviction. Eligibility includes:
- Custodial conviction (recently released)
- Community sentence conviction
- Conditional discharge
- Out-of-court disposal
Eligible candidates passting assessments may receive a 2-year fixed-term appointment under an Exception 2 Civil Service scheme.
Note: The role includes frequent weekend working and requires manual tasking.
Mandatory Technical Requirement
- Must hold a full UK Manual Driving Licence (Automatic-only licences will not be accepted).
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About the Role & Benefits
Core Responsibilities
- Supervise community payback groups (~7 hours/day) across various manual tasks.
- Haul, load, and unload materials (e.g., poles, bricks, tiles, sand) to worksites.
- Work with offenders to ensure productive and safe task completion.
- Drive service vehicles to transport offenders or equipment along unmade or rough terrain.
Key Priorities
- Ensuring offenders adhere to working guidelines.
- Monitoring efforts to prevent conflicts and provide constructive feedback.
- Documenting absences/attendances.
- Reporting issues to management.
Pay: £28,064 (pro-rata start). Pay progression is possible via a Competency-Based Framework (CBF).
Working Pattern
- Flexible and varied: Projects run 7 days/week, with rest breaks not strictly timed.
- Weekend shifts paid at 50% higher rate.
- Open to flexible working arrangements.
Support & Wellbeing
- Structured training and mentorship.
- Focus on promoting inclusion, diversity, and mental health.
Behavioural Assessment Criteria
Applications will be evaluated based on the following Civil Service behaviours:
- Communicating & Influencing
- Managing Quality Service
- Working Together
- Leadership
Person Specification
Note: Full details in the Job Description.
Key Requirements
Must Have:
✔ Full UK Manual Driving Licence – Mandatory due to vehicle driveway tasks. ✔ Right to work in the UK – Immigration policies apply, including Skilled Worker Visa updates (effecting post-22 July 2025 recruitment). ✔ UK Nationality eligibility – See Civil Service Nationality Rules.
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Other Opportunities:
🔹 Civil Service Pension – 28.97% employer contribution. 🔹 Annual Leave + Public Holidays – Generous sick pay and carrera progression. 🔹 Development & Inclusion – CBF progression, Disability Confident scheme, and veteran support.
Selection Process
- Applicants complete short application form answering two behavioural and one experience-based questions.
- Fit against one lead behaviour if high application volume.
- Invitation to interview/assessment based on pre-defined criteria.
Security & Vetting
- Criminal record check required for all shortlisted candidates.
Working for the Civil Service
- Adheres to the Civil Service Code.
- Equal opportunities leadership – Inclusive recruitment and agreed benefits (e.g., flexible work).
- Transparent communication on shortlisting/rejection decisions.
Contact & Support
- Enquiries: moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk | 0845 241 5358
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