Community Payback Supervisor - Worcester

Position Overview

This role is based at NMS Elgar House, Worcester (WR4 9EE). As a Community Payback Supervisor, you will lead small groups of offenders serving unpaid work sentences to give back to the community by engaging in practical tasks such as building benches, clearing overgrowth, restoring community facilities, litter picking, and graffiti removal. Your supervision supports People on Probation in making positive changes and contributing to community welfare.

Key Responsibilities

• Directly oversee and motivate groups undertaking community payback activities for up to 7 hours daily.
• Ensure work is carried out efficiently and to expected standards while modeling good practices.
• Drive service vehicles to transport participants or equipment as necessary (requires full UK manual driving licence).
• Work a flexible schedule including frequent weekends and occasional evenings; weekend work compensated at a 50% higher rate.

Candidate Requirements

• Applicants must hold a full UK Manual Driving Licence; automatic licence holders are ineligible.
• Right to work in the UK is mandatory; the role is not eligible for new Skilled Worker visa sponsorship post 22 July 2025.
• Empathy, strong communication skills, and leadership ability are essential to manage a diverse team effectively.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with irregular rest breaks, ensuring personal wellbeing throughout.

Working Conditions and Benefits

• The role accommodates individuals with caring responsibilities or other commitments.
• Annual performance-related pay progression is available through a Competency Based Framework.
• Additional employment benefits include flexible working options, inclusive culture, civil service pension (employer contribution 28.97%), annual leave, public holidays, and travel season ticket advance.
• Security clearance and criminal record checks are required for appointment.

Additional Information

The selection involves evaluation against specific behaviours such as Communication and Influencing, Managing Quality Service, Working Together, and Leadership, alongside experience and strengths. The recruitment adheres strictly to Civil Service nationality rules and immigration regulations. Artificial intelligence may support your application but all content must be truthful and original to the applicant.

For further details, candidates are encouraged to consult the official recruitment guides and understand that feedback will only be offered to those attending interviews or assessments.