Unpaid Work Supervisor

RSR Justice is a market leading recruitment business dedicated to providing top quality candidates and services to the offender rehabilitation and supervision work sectors.

We are recruiting on behalf of our London based client for to an Unpaid Work Supervisor supervising work groups of offenders serving a community sentence.

The role includes site supervision, direct engagement with service users, and driving duties, including transporting equipment and participants using a service vehicle. The successful candidate will work on a variety of community-based projects, visibly contributing to public reparation and supporting service users in gaining work-based experience and training.

Location: North East London; covering Enfield and Haringey, Waltham Forest, Redbridge and Hackney

Contract: at least 6 months – weekend working required

Work hours: 37 hours a week

Salary: £17.19 PAYE or £22.63 Umbrella

Responsibilities

· Supervise work groups of service users serving community sentences across designated project sites.

· Conduct Pre-Placement Induction sessions and daily "tool box" talks to outline expectations, ensure safety protocols are understood, and motivate service users.

· Provide operational oversight of work tasks and participate hands-on where needed to demonstrate good practice.

· Maintain discipline and pro-social behaviour within the group, intervening appropriately and escalating as necessary.

· Carry out dynamic risk assessments daily; adhere to all Health & Safety procedures and contribute to placement risk assessment reviews.

· Monitor and record attendance, behaviour, and task completion; update all case management systems accurately and in a timely manner.

· Ensure all tools, equipment, and PPE are available, maintained, and used according to health and safety standards.

· Promote positive work ethics, support employability, and deliver or support vocational and skills-based training during placements.

· Work collaboratively with staff, volunteers, and partner agencies involved in placement projects.

· Contribute to the continuous improvement of Community Payback through regular service evaluations and feedback.

Person Specification

· Demonstrated commitment to teamwork and effective collaboration.

· Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to supervise individuals constructively while maintaining authority.

· Proven problem-solving skills in a practical or operational setting.

· Knowledge of workplace safety, public protection, and risk of harm principles.

· Ability to model and encourage pro-social behaviour and attitudes in others.

· Good written communication and record-keeping skills.

· Full manual UK driving licence (including Category D1 to drive a minibus).

· Willingness to drive service vehicles and transport people/equipment.

· Basic knowledge of First Aid (training can be provided).

· Willingness to achieve and maintain:

o IOSH Level 3 (or equivalent) Health & Safety certification.

o Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (CAVA) or equivalent.

· The role requires flexibility, including potential weekend work.

· An enhanced DBS check is required prior to appointment.

Due to the high volume of applications received, if you do not hear from us within 7 working days, I am afraid your application has been unsuccessful.

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