Community Payback Supervisor - Black North

Overview

Community Payback Supervisors supervise groups of offenders completing unpaid community work placements, ensuring tasks are carried out safely and effectively.

Full time or part time. Up to 7 hours of supervision per day. Duties may include weekend and evening work with higher rate for weekends.

• Supervise a group during community payback placement, up to 7 hours per day.
• Ensure all tasks are carried out to the best of the group’s ability and provide guidance and support.
• Drive service vehicles to transport offenders and equipment when required.
• Maintain accurate records of attendance, work hours and incidents.
• Act as a role model, encouraging motivation and compliance with probation conditions.
• Collaborate with probation officers and other stakeholders to support offender reintegration.

• Full UK Manual Driving Licence (automatic licence is not acceptable).
• Experience supervising workplace or community groups.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Right to work in the UK.

• UK nationals.
• Republic of Ireland nationals.
• Commonwealth citizens with right to work in the UK.
• EU, Swiss, Norwegian, Icelandic or Liechtenstein nationals with settled or pre‑settled status or family members.
• Other groups approved by civil service rules.

• Annual leave 25 days (30 days after 5 years).
• Profit‑sharing through Pay Progression via Competency Based Framework.
• Hybrid working arrangements where business needs allow.
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) coverage.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Flexible benefits and family‑friendly policies.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. The role is not eligible for new Skilled Worker visas; existing holders of a Skilled Worker visa prior to 22 July 2025 may be considered.