At a Glance
- Tasks: Supervise community payback activities and support service users in their tasks.
- Company: Join the Probation Service, making a difference in your community.
- Benefits: Starting salary of £28,064 with annual pay progression and weekend pay boosts.
- Other info: Fixed hours with regular weekend shifts and opportunities for career growth.
- Why this job: Be a key player in helping others while gaining valuable supervisory experience.
- Qualifications: Full UK Manual Driving Licence and strong leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 28064 - 28064 £ per year.
Driving Requirement: Candidates must hold a full UK Manual Driving Licence. Applicants holding only an automatic Driving Licence will not be considered.
Role Overview: This operational role involves directly supervising work groups of offenders serving a community sentence. It may require driving service vehicles to transport people or equipment. The post holder will be responsible for all work site supervision tasks and will work with service users to ensure all tasks are carried out to the best of their ability.
Responsibilities:
- Supervise community payback placement activities for offenders.
- Ensure tasks are carried out effectively and safely.
- Demonstrate good practice and support service users as needed.
Working Pattern: Fixed start and end time each day: 08:00 – 17:00. Regular weekend shifts (Saturday and Sunday) with alternate weekdays agreed with the successful candidate. May also be required to cover evening shifts. Higher rate of 50% applies on weekend days worked.
Salary & Pay Progression: The starting salary will be £28,064. The Probation Service offers annual pay progression through a Competency Based Framework (CBF). New entrants are expected to join on the minimum band, and pay bands are increased annually in line with Civil Service pay guidance.
Right to Work in the UK: You must have the right to work in the UK and in the Civil Service. This role is not eligible for a new Skilled Worker visa after 22 July 2025. Applicants who held a Skilled Worker visa before that date may be considered; otherwise, you should secure the appropriate right to work before applying.
18898 - Community Payback Supervisor - Bicester and Oxford (South Central) employer: Ministry of Justice
As a Community Payback Supervisor with the Probation Service in Bicester and Oxford, you will be part of a dedicated team committed to making a positive impact on the community. Our supportive work culture fosters professional growth through structured pay progression and ongoing training opportunities, ensuring that you can develop your skills while contributing to meaningful rehabilitation efforts. With fixed working hours and enhanced pay for weekend shifts, we offer a balanced work-life environment that values your commitment and dedication.
