Unpaid Work Supervisor / Community Payback Supervisor – Reading
£22.89 & £34.33 | 6 Month Contract | 37 Hours/Week
Service Care Solutions is recruiting an experienced Unpaid Work Supervisor (Community Payback Supervisor) to join a busy probation team in Reading on an initial 6-month contract. This is a hands‑on operational role supervising offenders completing Unpaid Work requirements as part of their community sentence — helping deliver reparative work that benefits the local community while supporting rehabilitation.
The Role
- Supervise groups of service users undertaking Unpaid Work placements safely and effectively
- Deliver structured, purposeful work programmes in line with National Standards
- Complete accurate attendance, behaviour, and progress records
- Enforce breach procedures where non-compliance occurs
- Promote a safe, disciplined, and rehabilitative working environment
- Liaise with Probation Practitioners on individual case management
Details
- Location: Reading
- Contract Length: 6 months
- Hours: 37 hours/week across 4 days (9.25 hours/day)
- Working Pattern: Fully site-based — no flexible or remote working available
What We’re Looking For
- Previous experience supervising Unpaid Work / Community Payback placements (essential)
- Confident managing groups in outdoor/practical work settings
- Strong understanding of risk management, safeguarding, and enforcement processes
- Full UK driving licence (own vehicle often required for tool/equipment transport)
- Enhanced DBS (or willingness to undergo one)
Why Apply?
Work directly within the Probation Service on a nationally recognised contract, playing a key role in community rehabilitation and public protection.
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Community Payback Supervisor in Reading employer: Service Care Solutions Ltd
Service Care Solutions Ltd is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that values collaboration and professional growth. With the opportunity to engage in diverse legal matters within the public sector, employees benefit from hybrid working arrangements and weekly pay, making it an ideal environment for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment in Devon.
Contact Details:
Service Care Solutions Ltd Recruitment Team
