At a Glance
- Tasks: Supervise a team completing community service projects and make a positive impact.
- Company: Join South Ayrshire Council, dedicated to enhancing local communities.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, excellent pension, generous leave, and wellbeing initiatives.
- Other info: Flexible working hours with a supportive environment for work-life balance.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in your community while developing leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in supervision or community work preferred.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
To supervise a small group of people to complete unpaid work whilst on Community Payback Orders.
Responsibilities:
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About Us:
South Ayrshire is at the heart of historic Ayrshire, with a wealth of local heritage and culture, first class leisure amenities, world-wide travel links, diverse landscapes and thriving communities. Making a difference for our communities is at the heart of what we do and working with us means you can use your skills, knowledge and experience to help us do just that. We currently employ around 6000 people to serve a population of more than 112,000 people located across a diverse area that includes the towns of Ayr, Girvan, Maybole, Prestwick and Troon as well as small rural villages, coastline and farmland. We are an ambitious Council, and we aim to place people at the centre of everything we do as we look to deliver the best possible outcomes. We are ambitious for our communities too and our new Council Plan is based on priorities and outcomes that we believe will have the greatest impact on the wellbeing of our communities, our local economy, and our environment.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Excellent pension scheme
- Generous annual leave entitlement and enhanced leave scheme (purchase of up to 2 weeks’ holidays)
- Wellbeing initiatives and Occupational Health services
- A healthy environment supportive of work-life balance and caring responsibilities
- Car leasing scheme
- Discounts on major supermarkets and retailers, cinemas and gym memberships (including Council leisure facilities)
- Purchase of white goods and more via salary sacrifice
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Scotwest Credit Union
Requirements:
This post is considered to be Regulated Work with children and/or protected adults as specified in the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) (PVG) Act 2007. Accordingly, the preferred candidate will be required to become a member of the PVG Scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme update if already a Scheme member, prior to any formal offer of employment being made. If you wish further information on the PVG Scheme you can visit the Disclosure Scotland website at www.disclosurescotland.co.uk. Please note you may be required to meet PVG costs.
Additional Information:
Interviews for this post are scheduled for 07/07/2026. The grade of this post is Level 6. The work style for this post is Frontline worker. The work pattern is: Every Sunday. 2 day week followed by a 3 day week. 8.45am to 3.45pm each day, working lunch.
Community Payback Supervisor - 62 Viewfield Road, Ayr - SOA12637 - SOA12637 employer: South Ayrshire Council
South Ayrshire Council is an exceptional employer dedicated to making a positive impact in our communities. With a competitive salary, excellent pension scheme, and generous annual leave, we prioritise employee wellbeing and work-life balance. Our supportive work culture fosters growth and development, allowing you to utilise your skills to contribute meaningfully to the diverse and thriving communities of Ayrshire.
