At a Glance
- Tasks: Supervise groups of individuals on community projects, ensuring effective engagement and support.
- Company: Join a rewarding justice service focused on community improvement.
- Benefits: Gain valuable experience in social work and community service.
- Other info: Full training provided; opportunity to work weekends.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Experience with the public, strong communication, and organisational skills required.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our professionally challenging and rewarding justice service. You will carry out a range of duties in relation to the supervision of groups of 5 people with convictions, who will be undertaking unpaid work within the community. This is a seven day a week service and your working days will be Saturday and Sunday.
It is essential that you have experience of working with the public, including the delivery of a front-line service, record keeping and dealing with people from diverse backgrounds. You must be an effective communicator, both verbally and in writing; have organisational and time management skills; and the ability to provide effective customer service, including dealing with difficult situations.
You will have the ability to work as part of a team and on your own initiative; have a positive view of the welfare of all individuals and social circumstances; and have a responsible approach to sensitive information.
Experience within a social work setting, gardening and environmental, DIY and a proven interest or ability in Arts & Crafts is desirable.
A driving licence and experience of driving a minibus (including Cat D, pick-up trucks and trailers) is also desirable.
Full training and support will be given to ensure that you are able to maintain the Children’s Services commitment to continuous improvement.
If successful, you will be required to undertake a Disclosure Scotland check, the level of check will be determined by the duties of the post. If you would like further information in relation to the Disclosure Scotland checks, please visit www.disclosurescotland.co.uk.
Unpaid Work Supervisor (Permanent) (Full Time) - REN14724 employer: Renfrewshire Council
Join our dedicated team as an Unpaid Work Supervisor in the Criminal Justice - Children’s Services sector, where you will play a vital role in supporting individuals with convictions to reintegrate into the community. Our organisation fosters a collaborative and inclusive work culture, offering comprehensive training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and career progression. Working weekends allows for a unique work-life balance, and your contributions will directly impact the lives of those we serve, making this a truly rewarding position.
